Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo from $363 HLA, JNB → CAI, SPX
Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI), Giza Sphinx (SPX)
The cheapest return found recently is $467 with Ethiopian Airlines, 18 Nov – 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $363 with Qatar Airways, 13 May 2027, found 5 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $363, Qatar Airways, found 5 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $467, 18 Nov to 25 Nov
- Usual return price
- $475 to $570
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $467 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Egyptair
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $475 to $570.
Cheapest return found recently
$467
18 Nov – 25 Nov · Ethiopian Airlines
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 2:30 p.m. · Return leaves 2:30 a.m. · 21 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$531
14 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 · Egyptair
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 9:45 p.m. · Return leaves 11:00 p.m. · 16 h 35 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$467 18 Nov – 25 Novfound 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $467 to $1,165.
At $467, the cheapest return found recently is at the low end of that range.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates from 15 Nov to 14 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 7-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 18 Nov to compare.
Every date we hold
40 fares on 4 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov – 16 Nov | $694 | Egyptair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out nonstop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 16 Nov – 17 Nov | $528 | Egyptair | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Nov – 25 Nov | $467 | Ethiopian Airlines | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 | $477 | Ethiopian Airlines | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $467.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Egyptair, Ethiopian Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$363
13 May 2027 · Qatar Airways
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 2:55 p.m. · 18 h 55 min trip
1 stop · via Hamad International Airport (DOH) · overnight connection · 7 h connection
found 5 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
None seen yet.
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$363 13 May 2027found 5 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 35 days, 27 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $320 to $365.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 13 May 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
17 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 May 2027 | $363 | Qatar Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
| 14 May 2027 | $363 | Qatar Airways | O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | 1 stop | found 5 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Qatar Airways.
Premium cabin fares from Johannesburg to Cairo
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 18 Nov – 25 Nov in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 13 May 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Johannesburg to Cairo?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $574 | $513 | +12% | 29 |
| 7–13 days | $599 | $467 | +17% | 28 |
| 14–29 days | $564 | $496 | +10% | 30 |
| 30–59 days | $513 | $496 | Cheapest seen | 18 |
| 60–89 days | $883 | $511 | +72% | 18 |
| 90–179 days | $590 | $477 | +15% | 12 |
| 180+ days | $650 | $650 | +27% | 8 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 35 days of one-way prices, 27 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 18 Nov – 25 Nov. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
The cheapest return found recently is $467 with Ethiopian Airlines, 18 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 4 departure dates is usually $475 to $570.
How much is a one-way flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $363 with Qatar Airways, 13 May 2027, found 5 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $467, 18 Nov to 25 Nov, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 11% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $531 with Egyptair, 14 Mar 2027 to 21 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
The cheapest one-way found recently, with Qatar Airways on 13 May 2027, takes 18 h 55 min with 1 stop, including a 7 h connection.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?
Between 15 Nov and 14 Mar 2027, Egyptair has the cheapest return on 2 of the 4 departure dates we hold, and Ethiopian Airlines on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work