Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £236

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 18/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Cairo to OR Tambo
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 27 April 2026.

Thu 7/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 13/521:10
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop9h 00m
Egyptair
Deal found 27/4£429
Wed 21/1019:45
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 35m
Etihad Airways
Sat 24/1009:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop19h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4£435
Mon 21/1218:55
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop13h 25m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/109:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop13h 55m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 26/4£436
Thu 7/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Fri 15/521:45
JNB
-
CAI
Nonstop8h 25m
Egyptair
Deal found 27/4£443
Thu 7/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 13/512:40
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop33h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£446
Thu 7/514:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 13/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4£448
Thu 7/523:45
CAI
-
JNB
Nonstop8h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 14/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 27/4£449
Thu 7/519:50
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop15h 40m
Qatar Airways
Fri 15/512:40
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4£452
Wed 27/514:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/619:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4£454
Sun 17/514:05
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop14h 55m
Qatar Airways
Sun 31/519:50
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop15h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 26/4£467
Thu 18/603:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop31h 00m
Air Algerie
Sat 27/620:40
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop28h 35m
Air Algerie
Deal found 25/4£471
Fri 16/1015:15
CAI
-
JNB
1 stop19h 00m
Air Algerie
Wed 21/1020:45
JNB
-
CAI
1 stop16h 30m
Air Algerie
Deal found 22/4£474

Find flight deals from Cairo to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to OR Tambo (JNB). 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 27 April 2026.

Round-trip from

£429

One-way from

£236

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£474

Good one-way deal

£281 or less
Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 7/5-13/5
  • Nonstop
  • 17h 25m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 18/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 05m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 0% potential increase in price (£1 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo.

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Fly to

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 20/10

08:15-08:20

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/10

09:50-06:10

1 stop19h 20m

£435
Fastest return journey

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 19/5

14:05-04:00

1 stop14h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

19:50-12:00

1 stop15h 10m

£488

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 16/5

14:05-10:30

1 stop21h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

12:40-12:00

1 stop22h 20m

£502

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 17/10

21:20-14:20

2 stops18h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/10

16:50-11:05

2 stops17h 15m

£581

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sun 7/6

03:20-13:25

1 stop11h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

05:30-02:05

3 stops19h 35m

£709

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 16/5

03:20-00:05

3 stops21h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

14:30-02:05

1 stop10h 35m

£777

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 7/5

19:50-15:15

3 stops20h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

10:25-12:00

2 stops24h 35m

£828

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 16/10

15:35-04:00

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

20:55-00:55

2 stops27h 00m

£888

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 9/6

03:20-00:05

3 stops21h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/6

05:30-02:05

3 stops19h 35m

£1,001

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 6/5

03:20-00:05

3 stops21h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

05:30-02:05

3 stops19h 35m

£1,003

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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?

Booking 43 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £298). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £474). 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 27 April 2026.

When flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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 27 April 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

Overall

7.2

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

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

    Cairo (CAI), located 11.5 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo. 1 airline have flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis. Booking flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Etihad Airways, Qatar Airways, and RwandAir fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 14h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 10m. There are 3890 mi between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as £222 on this airline. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 43% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Egyptair (54%), Aegean Airlines (53%) and South African (53%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport? While on average our users pay £513, our data indicates the cheapest price to be £264. The most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo), is priced around £607.

  • 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 holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £298). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of £474). 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 airline flying from Cairo to OR Tambo

Discover the top airline 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 27 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£222Average£312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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