Cheap flights from Cairo to Johannesburg from $403 CAI, SPX → HLA, JNB
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Giza Sphinx (SPX) → Lanseria International Airport (HLA), O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
The cheapest return found recently is $403 with Ethiopian Airlines, 22 Nov – 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $403, 22 Nov to 1 Dec
- Usual return price
- $419 to $659
- Cheapest month to fly
- November 2026, return fares from $403 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Egyptair
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $419 to $659.
Cheapest return found recently
$403
22 Nov – 1 Dec · Ethiopian Airlines
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 2:30 a.m. · Return leaves 8:20 a.m. · 27 h 55 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) · 8 h connection
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$545
13 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 · Egyptair
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Leaves 11:00 p.m. · Return leaves 9:45 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
$403 22 Nov – 1 Decfound 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 $402 to $633.
At $403, 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 10 departure dates from 20 Nov to 4 Apr 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?
No. We hold 9-night return fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 22 Nov, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
122 fares on 10 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Nov – 28 Nov | $453 | Ethiopian Airlines | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 22 Nov – 1 Dec | $403 | Ethiopian Airlines | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 6 Jan 2027 | $688 | Ethiopian Airlines | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 8 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 20 Feb 2027 | $407 | Ethiopian Airlines | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 13 Mar 2027 – 21 Mar 2027 | $408 | Ethiopian Airlines | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 23 Mar 2027 – 3 Apr 2027 | $546 | Egyptair | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 | $643 | Qatar Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 25 Mar 2027 – 2 Apr 2027 | $544 | Egyptair | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Mar 2027 – 5 Apr 2027 | $664 | Qatar Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Apr 2027 – 10 Apr 2027 | $666 | Qatar Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
November 2026 is the cheapest month — from $403.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Ethiopian Airlines, Qatar Airways, Egyptair.
Premium cabin fares from Cairo to Johannesburg
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 22 Nov – 1 Dec in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cairo to Johannesburg?
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Fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 7 to 13 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7–13 days | $509 | $403 | +10% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $463 | $402 | Cheapest seen | 36 |
| 30–59 days | $601 | $406 | +30% | 46 |
| 60–89 days | $682 | $613 | +47% | 33 |
| 90–179 days | $550 | $407 | +19% | 48 |
| 180+ days | $612 | $514 | +32% | 28 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 22 Nov – 1 Dec. 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 Cairo to Johannesburg?
The cheapest return found recently is $403 with Ethiopian Airlines, 22 Nov to 1 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $419 to $659.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?
November 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $403, 22 Nov to 1 Dec, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares 14 to 29 days before departure were typically 9% lower than 7 to 13 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $545 with Egyptair, 13 Mar 2027 to 21 Mar 2027, found 2 days ago.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?
Between 20 Nov and 4 Apr 2027, Ethiopian Airlines has the cheapest return on 5 of the 10 departure dates we hold, Qatar Airways on 3 and Egyptair 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