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$294+ 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 2/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — JNB
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 44 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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 February 21, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$387
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$294
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$451

Good round-trip deal

$455 or less

Good one-way deal

$365 or less
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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 February 21, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Fri 3/212:20 amCAI - JNB
1 stop10h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/298:20 amJNB - CAI
1 stop17h 00mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$387
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 11/2510:50 pmCAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mEgyptair
Fri 11/289:45 pmJNB - CAI
Nonstop8h 25mEgyptair
Deal found 2/20$457
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/241:30 amCAI - JNB
1 stop31h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 3/39:55 amJNB - CAI
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/20$517
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 2/2412:55 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop15h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 3/31:20 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop21h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/20$559
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Tue 11/2510:50 pmCAI - JNB
Nonstop8h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/2812:45 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$614
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2410:15 amCAI - JNB
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
Thu 3/277:05 pmJNB - CAI
1 stop14h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$818
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/312:30 amCAI - JNB
2 stops18h 50mAir France
Sun 4/611:15 pmJNB - CAI
2 stops25h 15mAir France
Deal found 2/20$900
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/208:05 pmCAI - JNB
2 stops18h 15mRwandAir
Mon 3/314:50 pmJNB - CAI
2 stops18h 20mRwandAir
Deal found 2/20$921
This Oman Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Mon 4/75:50 pmCAI - JNB
2 stops40h 00mOman Air
Thu 4/101:35 pmJNB - CAI
2 stops34h 10mOman Air
Deal found 2/20$1,017
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 3/229:40 pmCAI - JNB
1 stop26h 35mKenya Airways
Fri 3/281:15 amJNB - CAI
1 stop31h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,160
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
Sat 4/53:45 pmCAI - JNB
2 stops40h 50mAustrian Airlines
Sat 4/127:00 pmJNB - CAI
2 stops43h 45mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,335

Find flights from Cairo to OR Tambo within your budget

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 February 21, 2025.

Fly from

Cairo

Fly to

OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 3/21

2:20 am-1:10 pm

1 stop10h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

8:20 am-1:20 am

1 stop17h 00m

$387

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 3/22

12:55 pm-3:55 am

1 stop15h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/29

1:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$561

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 4/5

10:45 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/11

9:45 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$693

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Fri 4/4

2:20 am-1:05 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/11

9:45 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$737

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 3/24

10:15 am-10:55 am

1 stop24h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/27

7:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop14h 15m

$818

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Tue 4/1

10:45 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop8h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/6

9:45 pm-6:05 am

Nonstop8h 20m

$821

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 3/31

2:30 am-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/6

11:15 pm-12:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

$900

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Thu 3/20

8:05 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/31

4:50 pm-11:10 am

2 stops18h 20m

$921

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Mon 4/7

5:50 pm-9:50 am

2 stops40h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/10

1:35 pm-11:45 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,017

CairoJohannesburg

CAI - JNB

CAIJNB

Cairo

Sat 3/22

9:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop26h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/28

1:15 am-8:20 am

1 stop31h 05m

$1,160

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Compare providers for flights from Cairo to OR Tambo

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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
business-class.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cairo-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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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Travel insights for flights from Cairo to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Cairo to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 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 February 21, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% 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 February 21, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Austrian Airlines and Qatar Airways. 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
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
773 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,449 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 are 0 flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo per day from 3 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 $387. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from $561, and Egyptair, from $693. These flights start at 26% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Etihad Airways ($294), Qatar Airways ($308), and South African ($309).

  • 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: Egyptair (41%), Aegean Airlines (39%), Etihad Airways( 37%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $364. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for $507 on average our data indicates $433 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 3 airlines flying from Cairo to OR Tambo

Discover the top 3 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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$359Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
EgyptairCheapest$451Average$568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
South AfricanCheapest$597Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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