Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo
JNB — CAI
31 Aug — 7 Sep1
Return
1 adult
Economy
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo are usually found in February or March, booked 85 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Monday
Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Cairo
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 26 August 2025.
Popular in
December
Cheapest in
February
Average price
£413
Good round-trip deal
£533 or less
Good one-way deal
£345 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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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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 return flight from OR Tambo to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 22 August 2025.
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, you should look to book at least 85 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?
Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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 26 August 2025.
A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo at midday. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 43% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.
What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?
Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.
Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo on Cheapflights.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 22m.
What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?
Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 12h 22m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?
Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 00m.
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 26 August 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, andEgyptair
from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo. 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.
The AC is poor ,inspite of letting the flight attendents know they did not increase the AC.Food is very bad.
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What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Johannesburg OR Tambo?
Cairo (CAI), located 11.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo. 3 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £264 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Egyptair, starting at £273 and £295 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 30% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?
Consider Aegean Airlines (83%), Egyptair (83%) or Etihad Airways (82%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo.
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 holiday 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo (average of £435). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo in July is currently the most expensive (average of £667). 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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