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Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from £322

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Sunday

Cheap 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 28 March 2025.

Round-trip from

£322

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£361
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/4-26/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 20m total
  • Cairo to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (£32 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£9 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 28 March 2025.

Fri 11/402:20CAI - JNB
1 stop10h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 26/414:30JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 27/3£322
Sat 12/422:45CAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/414:30JNB - CAI
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3£610
Wed 16/412:10CAI - JNB
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Mon 21/422:20JNB - CAI
1 stop35h 45mEmirates
Deal found 27/3£655
Sat 12/419:55CAI - JNB
3 stops36h 05mKenya Airways
Fri 25/401:15JNB - CAI
1 stop29h 45mKenya Airways
Deal found 27/3£941
Mon 22/904:55CAI - JNB
1 stop28h 40mLufthansa
Wed 1/1019:00JNB - CAI
2 stops24h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 27/3£2,067
Wed 24/916:45CAI - JNB
2 stops40h 50mAustrian Airlines
Mon 29/919:00JNB - CAI
2 stops23h 50mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 27/3£2,085

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

Fly from

Cairo

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 11/4

02:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

14:30-02:05

1 stop10h 35m

£322

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 12/4

22:45-07:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

14:30-02:05

1 stop10h 35m

£610

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 16/4

12:10-16:15

1 stop28h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/4

22:20-10:05

1 stop35h 45m

£655

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 12/4

19:55-08:00

3 stops36h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/4

01:15-08:00

1 stop29h 45m

£941

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 22/9

04:55-08:35

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

19:00-20:40

2 stops24h 40m

£2,067

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Wed 24/9

16:45-08:35

2 stops40h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/9

19:00-19:50

2 stops23h 50m

£2,085

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 4/4

09:50-10:35

1 stop24h 45m

£528

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 12/9

03:20-20:10

1 stop17h 50m

£1,144

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Best time to book a flight from Cairo to OR Tambo

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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 return flight from Cairo to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 21 March 2025.

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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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 28 March 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

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 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 28 March 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
769 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,744 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
764 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.
Kenya Airways
6.8
Okay
263 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very Good
3,190 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2025

DXB - BCN

One person Mr Chopra was great. Constantly trying to manage a lot with a smile. Others not so great. The forgot meals on some tables. Service delayed. Experience is going down a bit.

Related info for your journey

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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. 2 airlines 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 1 outbound flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying 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 £322 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Emirates and Kenya Airways, starting at £655 and £941 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 20% 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 (62%), Etihad Airways (62%) and Aegean Airlines (61%).

  • 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?

    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of £703). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,090). 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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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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 28 March 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest£271Average£355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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EgyptairCheapest£344Average£420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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