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$295+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cairo (CAI)

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JNB — CAI
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo are usually found in November or February, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Cairo (CAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$399
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$295
(SmartFares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$534

Good round-trip deal

$594 or less

Good one-way deal

$362 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/159:50 amJNB - CAI
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Thu 6/198:20 amCAI - JNB
1 stop25h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12$399
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/152:30 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/203:20 amCAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$400
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2812:45 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop22h 20mQatar Airways
Fri 11/78:20 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop19h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$531
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/259:45 pmJNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Thu 6/2611:45 pmCAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 6/11$552
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Mon 6/169:45 pmJNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/182:40 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$669

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/21

9:50 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 40m

Cairo

Sun 10/5

2:25 am-8:20 am

1 stop30h 55m

$400

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/21

2:30 pm-2:05 am

1 stop10h 35m

Cairo

Wed 7/30

3:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 45m

$486

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

12:45 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop22h 20m

Cairo

Fri 11/7

8:20 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$531

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/25

9:45 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop8h 20m

Cairo

Thu 6/26

11:45 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop8h 25m

$552

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/1

9:45 pm-6:10 am

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Sat 12/6

9:55 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$600

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 7/25

10:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 30m

Cairo

Fri 8/1

1:10 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$804

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/5

9:50 am-12:05 am

1 stop13h 15m

$295

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/14

8:20 am-2:05 am

1 stop16h 45m

$318

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/14

9:45 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$363

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/20

8:25 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop14h 45m

$364

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo trip
Airports
JNB

Arrive at JNB 3 hours ahead to avoid long security lines, especially during peak times.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
CAI

For a visa on arrival at CAI, buy a sticker at a bank counter and proceed to passport control.

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Paul Rubio

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Expert on JNB

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Travel journalist and photographer Paul Rubio is a Miami native (and current resident), who has lived in nine countries and traveled to 137. He is an expert in luxury travel, eco-travel, loyalty programs, hotels, airports and airlines. He is a contributing editor at AFAR, Condé Nast Traveler, LUXURY Magazine, and Palm Beach Illustrated.

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Cairo. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 27% on airfare.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways from Johannesburg to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,584 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,211 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,848 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Hoss,Mar 2025

TPE - DXB

One of Emirate claim to fame use to be excellent crew. But I think that has faded just a bit. While the first leg of my journey was impeccable, the second was good but not amazing. A few of the crew could have use a bit of smiley face, plus the sandwich served after take off was not good at all. I would have not served it at all.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    Located just 11.5 mi from the city center, Cairo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairo from Johannesburg OR Tambo. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo (CAI) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily inbound flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo from 5 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $399, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $400 and $531, respectively. Ethiopian Air is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $295 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from $318 and Egyptair from $363 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo are Aegean Airlines (86%), South African (86%) and Etihad Airways (86%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

    While on average a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo is generally $608, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $322. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo), you can expect to pay $600 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cairo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,218). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Cairo

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Cairo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
EgyptairCheapest$332Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Ethiopian AirCheapest$360Average$491FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$381Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$495Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
South AfricanCheapest$562Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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