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$337+ Cheap flights from Cairo (CAI) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
May 4 — May 111
Sun 5/4
Sun 5/11
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$508
(Expedia)

One-way from

$337
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$508

Good round-trip deal

$511 or less

Good one-way deal

$373 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/63:20 amCAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Mon 5/128:20 amJNB - CAI
1 stop16h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/29$414
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/22:15 amCAI - JNB
1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/119:50 amJNB - CAI
1 stop18h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/29$517
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/811:45 pmCAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Sun 5/119:45 pmJNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 4/29$545
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/192:40 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/231:55 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$638
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/66:00 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop16h 20mSWISS
Thu 6/57:35 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop20h 35mSWISS
Deal found 4/29$704
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/73:30 amCAI - JNB
2 stops18h 50mAir France
Mon 5/126:50 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop29h 40mAir France
Deal found 4/29$813
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/154:45 pmCAI - JNB
2 stops40h 50mAustrian Airlines
Wed 5/287:00 pmJNB - CAI
2 stops43h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$829
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/78:05 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop21h 10mEmirates
Sat 5/1010:20 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop15h 30mEmirates
Deal found 4/29$846
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Oman Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/61:45 amCAI - JNB
2 stops33h 15mOman Air
Mon 5/121:55 pmJNB - CAI
2 stops27h 05mOman Air
Deal found 4/29$936
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/64:25 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop17h 10mLufthansa
Wed 6/47:00 pmJNB - CAI
2 stops54h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/29$978
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/1911:55 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop16h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 6/221:15 amJNB - CAI
1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,154
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/52:05 amCAI - JNB
1 stop32h 55mQatar Airways
Sat 5/3111:30 amJNB - CAI
2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,214

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairo to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Cairo

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OR Tambo

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Depart

Return

Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 5/28

3:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/5

2:30 pm-2:05 am

1 stop10h 35m

$508

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 10/2

2:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/11

9:50 am-5:35 am

1 stop18h 45m

$517

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 5/10

11:45 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/12

9:45 pm-7:05 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$545

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 6/19

2:40 pm-8:20 am

1 stop18h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/23

1:55 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$638

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 5/29

6:00 pm-9:20 am

1 stop16h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/5

7:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$734

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 5/15

4:45 pm-8:35 am

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/28

7:00 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops43h 45m

$829

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 7/31

8:05 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/17

10:05 am-12:50 am

1 stop13h 45m

$871

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 5/9

6:50 pm-10:00 am

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/12

1:55 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops27h 05m

$936

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 5/9

3:45 am-8:35 am

2 stops29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:00 pm-3:10 am

1 stop31h 10m

$1,145

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 6/19

11:55 pm-3:50 pm

1 stop16h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/22

1:15 am-8:00 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,154

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cairo to OR Tambo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Cairo-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Cairo-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairo-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairo-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust Mytrip the most. Mytrip has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Cairo-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

The best insider tips for Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights

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

Arrive at CAI 3 hours early for international flights to avoid delays, especially during peak afternoon hours.

Read more about CAIby Yulia Denisyuk
JNB

Ensure your passport has two blank pages for entry into South Africa at JNB to avoid denied entry.

Read more about JNBby Paul Rubio
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Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on CAI

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia Denisyuk

Yulia is a freelance journalist who’s dispatched from 90+ countries. Her work focuses on cultures, adventure trips and air travel, appearing in NatGeo, NYT, CNTraveler, and more. For past assignments, she’s stayed with nomads in Mongolia and learned the art of Imigongo in Rwanda. She’s based in Chicago; in winter she often questions that decision.

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Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

Expert on JNB

Paul Rubio

Paul Rubio

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 Cairo to OR Tambo

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cairo to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 CAI to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairo to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 29, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 5% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. 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 OR Tambo. Reviews last updated April 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Austrian Airlines and SWISS. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
780 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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
3,563 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,213 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

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 Cairo to OR Tambo. 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 from for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

    If you book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo from Cairo, you will be flying from Cairo, which is the city’s only airport. Cairo (CAI) is located 11.5 mi from the center of Cairo. There is 1 flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 2 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from $508. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Etihad Airways, from $517, and Egyptair, from $545. These flights start at 4% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Before booking your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Cairo, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Etihad Airways (85%), South African (78%), Egyptair( 72%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $310. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $756 on average our data indicates $702 when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to OR Tambo 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 Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 2 airlines flying from Cairo to OR Tambo

Discover the top 2 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to OR Tambo. 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 April 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$360Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EgyptairCheapest$451Average$567FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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