Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 9.6% of flights from Johannesburg to Cairo have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, the median number of stopovers when connecting has been 2. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes typically involve at least one connection. Travelers should consider this when planning their journey.

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Cairo typically takes around 8 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of 6265 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 14 hours and 55 minutes. This difference highlights the significant time savings associated with direct routes. Travelers should account for these varying durations based on their chosen flight type.

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Cairo flights?

Historically, deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo have been frequent across the trailing 30 days. This suggests that prices on this route tend to fluctuate, making it beneficial to monitor them. Setting a price alert could help you identify when prices drop to a more favorable rate. Given the historical frequency of deals, an alert can be a useful tool for securing a good fare.

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2026-10-09 – 2026-10-24
JNB - Cairo
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$691
$489
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$770
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Johannesburg to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

When looking for cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, the data indicates that December and January are typically the most affordable months to fly, both with a median fare of $507. Following closely, May also presents a good option with a median fare of $528. These months offer the lowest prices compared to other times of the year.

Fares for this route typically range from $737 to $1807, with a median price of $1232. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 19% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that competitive deals are available if you monitor prices.

Most itineraries for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo involve connections. Only 9.6% of recent fares were for direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo. For the majority of itineraries that are not non-stop, the typical number of connections is 2, meaning you should expect at least two stops on your journey.

A typical journey from Johannesburg to Cairo takes approximately 25h 33m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, as direct flights are not common on this route. Travelers should factor in this extended travel time when planning their trip.

The route from Johannesburg to Cairo covers a distance of 6265 kilometers, classifying it as a long-haul journey. This significant distance contributes to the longer flight durations and the prevalence of connecting itineraries.

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cairo

Regular price: $609 - $725

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo is between $609 and $725. The current lowest deal is $489 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 24.

now $489

Low $609

High $725

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from JNB to CAI is January, with a median price of $507. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $2105. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $507

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,105

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cairo

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Etihad Airways

$799

$587

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$848

$631

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$679

$631

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$704

$635

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$812

$595

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$665

$595

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

4 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 9

$777 → $494

36%

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$770 → $492

36%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$761 → $496

35%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$761 → $497

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Cairo are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, January, or May for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo are December, January, and May.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 25h 33m

Flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are long-haul, with a median duration of 25 hours 33 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 9.6% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights on this route

Egyptair is an airline that has offered direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo appear frequently, with 19% good price share.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary option for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$403

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$402

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and Giza.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$948

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

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Jan 22

Cairo, Egypt

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$6,134

$2,833

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South African Airways

Business Class

From JNB

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Dec 30

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$2,886

$1,819

Save $1,067

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Jan 06

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$4,656

$1,872

Save $2,784

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

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Jan 06

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$4,649

$1,872

Save $2,777

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 06

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$4,655

$1,879

Save $2,776

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 27

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$4,887

$1,879

Save $3,008

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 05

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$4,639

$1,912

Save $2,727

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 22

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$4,857

$1,967

Save $2,890

Ethiopian Airlines

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 22

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$5,726

$2,833

Save $2,893

South African Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 22

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$5,819

$2,833

Save $2,986

South African Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 22

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$5,656

$2,833

Save $2,823

South African Airways

Business Class

From JNB

Elite

Jan 22

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$5,854

$2,833

Save $3,021

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the optimal time to book flights from Johannesburg to Cairo is typically 14-27 days before departure. During this window, the average price for flights has been observed at approximately $563. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees an average price of $795, while waiting until 60+ days out can result in prices around $1481. These trends are based on a 90-day analysis of flight prices.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is considered to be around $737 or less. The median price for this route has been observed at $1232. Prices can vary, with 75% of flights historically costing $1807 or less. Travelers aiming for a more economical fare should target prices at or below the $737 threshold.

Historically, December and January have been among the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo, both with a median price of $507. May also shows a competitive median price of $528. These prices are significantly lower than the annual median price of $1232 for this route. Travelers looking for more budget-friendly options should consider these months based on a 270-day analysis.

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Johannesburg to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cairo

Regular price: $609 - $725

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo is between $609 and $725. The current lowest deal is $489 with Ethiopian Airlines for travel from Oct 9-Oct 24.

now $489

Low $609

High $725

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

January

Cheapest

Flights from $507

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $2,105

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cairo

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Etihad Airways

$799

$587

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$848

$631

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$679

$631

One-way

Wed, Sep 16

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$704

$635

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$812

$595

One-way

Sun, Sep 20

⌛ Last-Minute

JNB - Cairo

Johannesburg (JNB) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$665

$595

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

4 nights

Oct 5 - Oct 9

$777 → $494

36%

4 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 11

$770 → $492

36%

3 nights

Oct 15 - Oct 18

$761 → $496

35%

3 nights

Oct 14 - Oct 17

$761 → $497

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares for Johannesburg to Cairo are near the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in December, January, or May for the best prices

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo are December, January, and May.

⏱️ Flight duration

Expect a long-haul flight of 25h 33m

Flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are long-haul, with a median duration of 25 hours 33 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Only 9.6% of recent flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights on this route

Egyptair is an airline that has offered direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently for this route

Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo appear frequently, with 19% good price share.

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

O. R. Tambo International (JNB)

Cheapest

O. R. Tambo International is a primary option for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.

📍 ~21 km from Johannesburg city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$403

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival airport for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$402

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and Giza.

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$5,854

$2,833

Save $3,021

South African Airways

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cairo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in December, January, or May for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight of 25h 33m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Egyptair offers direct flights on this route

Deals appear frequently for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Jan 22

Dec 30

Jan 06

Jan 06

Jan 06

Jan 27

Jan 05

Jan 22

Jan 22

Jan 22

Jan 22

Jan 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo cost?

What's the best month to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Should I set a price alert for Johannesburg to Cairo flights?

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More routes from Johannesburg

Flights to Cairo from other cities

Johannesburg to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Cairo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo

Johannesburg - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Fly in December, January, or May for the best prices

Expect a long-haul flight of 25h 33m

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Egyptair offers direct flights on this route

Deals appear frequently for this route

Johannesburg main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Jan 22

Dec 30

Jan 06

Jan 06

Jan 06

Jan 27

Jan 05

Jan 22

Jan 22

Jan 22

Jan 22

Jan 22

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When is the best time to book flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

How much should a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo cost?

What's the best month to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?