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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Cairo Airport to Johannesburg? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £347. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Johannesburg.£203 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul.One-way flight with Air Algerie.Outbound indirect flight with Air Algerie, departs from Cairo on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £203, select.

Johannesburg.£204 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cairo on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £204, select.

Johannesburg.£210 per passenger.Departing Sat, 9 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cairo on Sat, 9 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £210, select.

Johannesburg.£216 per passenger.Departing Mon, 26 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cairo on Mon, 26 Oct, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £216, select.

Johannesburg.£216 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cairo on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £216, select.

Johannesburg.£217 per passenger.Departing Mon, 28 Sep.One-way flight with Air Algerie.Outbound indirect flight with Air Algerie, departs from Cairo on Mon, 28 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £217, select.

Johannesburg.£218 per passenger.Departing Fri, 7 Aug.One-way flight with Air Algerie.Outbound indirect flight with Air Algerie, departs from Cairo on Fri, 7 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £218, select.

Johannesburg.£221 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cairo on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £221, select.

Johannesburg.£221 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Dec.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cairo on Sat, 19 Dec, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £221, select.

Johannesburg.£230 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Feb.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Cairo on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £230, select.

Johannesburg.£259 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Apr.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Thu, 30 Apr, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £259, select.

Johannesburg.£266 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 May.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Cairo on Thu, 7 May, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £266, select.

Johannesburg.£268 per passenger.Departing Sat, 20 Jun.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Cairo on Sat, 20 Jun, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £268, select.

Johannesburg.£268 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Cairo on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £268, select.

Johannesburg.£269 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Cairo on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £269, select.

Johannesburg.£269 per passenger.Departing Thu, 3 Sep.One-way flight with South African Airways.Outbound direct flight with South African Airways departs from Cairo on Thu, 3 Sep, arriving in Johannesburg O.R. Tambo.Price includes taxes and charges.From £269, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Cairo to Johannesburg flights are currently cheapest in July.

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Direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg

Alternative Cairo to Johannesburg routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from Cairo to Johannesburg? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo

13 miles from central Johannesburg

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from £203

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Lanseria

20 miles from central Johannesburg

from £510

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Cairo to Johannesburg: Flight information

The things to know before you go.

Cheapest flight found	£203
Cheapest month to fly	July
Average flight time	8 hrs, 20 mins
Most popular airline	EgyptAir
Average flights per week	18

Finding cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg: Frequently asked questions

How many airports are there in Johannesburg?

There are 2 airports in Johannesburg: Johannesburg O.R. Tambo and Lanseria.

How much are return flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

The best price we found for a return flight from Cairo to Johannesburg is £336. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.

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

8 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Cairo to Johannesburg.

Which airlines fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

EgyptAir, Aegean Airlines and South African Airways fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg.

How many flights are there a week from Cairo to Johannesburg?

As of April 2026, there are 18 flights per week flying from Cairo to Johannesburg.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg is usually September.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Johannesburg?

If you're flying from Cairo Airport, the cheapest airport near Johannesburg is Johannesburg O.R. Tambo – which is 13.5 miles away from the centre of Johannesburg. We've found flights into this airport from £336.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Johannesburg on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo Airport to Johannesburg on Tuesday, 1 September 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Johannesburg?

Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 20 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Cairo Airport to Johannesburg?

We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Johannesburg but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

When is the best time to book flights to Johannesburg?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Johannesburg is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Johannesburg?

In April, the average temperature is usually around 17°C. January is typically the warmest month in Johannesburg, when it usually averages around 28°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is June, with temperatures averaging 3°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo Airport to Johannesburg with?

Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Johannesburg.

Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Johannesburg: what you need to know

Expect to be in the air for 8 hours 25 minutes. That's the average journey time for a direct flight from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg.
Johannesburg's timezone is UTC+2, which is the same as Cairo (the location of Cairo International Airport).
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the most traveled route, with four weekly flights to choose from. You can fly from CAI to JNB at 22:40 with EgyptAir.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This leaves you with plenty of time to board your CAI to Johannesburg flight.
During popular months like February, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of international flights when you travel during a peak period in general.
Start your journey at CAI and fly straight to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB). That will be your arrival point when searching for Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg tickets.
EgyptAir is a leading airline that operates direct flights from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg.
Consider adding a stopover to potentially land a cheaper plane ticket from CAI to Johannesburg. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' during your search. Break up your trip (and maybe save some cash) by stopping at one of these airports:
- Istanbul Airport (IST)
- Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
- Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)
Travelling from central Cairo to CAI takes about 1 hour by public transport. If you ride-share, drive or take a taxi, you'll cover the 18 kms (11 miles) in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic.
Planning to catch an early flight from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near CAI:
When it comes to Cairo International Airport's on-time performance, 65% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.

How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Johannesburg

£203 is currently the best price for a one-way Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg flight. Return plane tickets start from £336. These fares may change depending on demand.
To snag cheap flights from CAI to Johannesburg, reserve your journey three months ahead of your departure.
August is the best month for picking up an amazing deal on Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg tickets. If you need to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
Cut down on the time spent looking for cheap flights from CAI to Johannesburg by creating a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or push notification on the app when fares go down.
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Airports in Johannesburg

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg takes about 30 minutes to reach by car. The centre is roughly 26 kms (16 miles) away.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 35 minutes.
If you have a late flight from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing not long after at one of these accommodation options near JNB:
Get the best deal by booking your ride from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport around three weeks in advance of your flight from CAI to Johannesburg.

Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

After your flight from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg has arrived, you can make your way to the city centre in about 45 minutes by car. Central Johannesburg is roughly 40 kms (25 miles) from Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
If you travel by public transport, the ride to the centre takes 1 hour 15 minutes or so.
After stepping off your CAI to Johannesburg flight, rest your head at a hotel near HLA. These are some great accommodation options that'll help you sink into relaxation mode:
Don't pay more than you need to. Reserving your ride four weeks ahead of your arrival at HLA can help you lock in a better rate.

Best time to go to Johannesburg

April is the busiest month for flights from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg. To skip the crowds, plan your trip to Johannesburg in December.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to Johannesburg in July when temperatures average between 3ºC and 20ºC.

More about Johannesburg

After booking your flight from Cairo International Airport to Johannesburg, choose a hotel that puts you right where the action is. Make one of these options your base for exploring Johannesburg:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Nelson Mandela Statue, Apartheid Museum and Top of Africa are must-do's during your Johannesburg adventure.

Explore more of South Africa

You've visited Johannesburg, now it's time to discover other corners of South Africa. Travel around 451 kms (280 miles) southeast to Pietermaritzburg to check off its must-visit sights. From Sri Siva Soobramoiniar And Marriamen Temples to KwaZulu-Natal National Botanical Garden and Butterflies for Africa, your itinerary will be busy.
Bloemfontein is another standout destination in South Africa and is around 370 kms (230 miles) southwest of Johannesburg. No journey is complete without experiencing Naval Hill Planetarium, Naval Hill Nature Reserve and Kings Park Rose Garden.