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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo

JNB — CAI
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo are usually found in February or November, booked 41 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Friday and return on a Wednesday

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 11 July 2025.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£395

Good round-trip deal

£519 or less

Good one-way deal

£207 or less
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£15 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo.

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 return flight from OR Tambo to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 27 June 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 41 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 11 July 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 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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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. 5 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 1 inbound flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

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

    Consider Aegean Airlines (100%), Etihad Airways (100%) or South African (100%) 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Ain Sokhna
Port Said
New Cairo
6th of October City

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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 11 July 2025.
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Ethiopian AirCheapest£262Average£355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest£271Average£286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapest£293Average£347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest£362Average£481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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South AfricanCheapest£475Average£572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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