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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight to Cairo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.R 4,679 per passenger.Departing Tue, 9 Sep.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,679, select.
Cairo.R 4,679 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,679, select.
Cairo.R 4,679 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Jul.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 24 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,679, select.
Cairo.R 4,679 per passenger.Departing Wed, 25 Feb.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 25 Feb, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,679, select.
Cairo.R 4,729 per passenger.Departing Wed, 26 Nov.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 26 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,729, select.
Cairo.R 4,789 per passenger.Departing Thu, 30 Oct.One-way flight with Qatar Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Qatar Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Thu, 30 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 4,789, select.
Cairo.R 5,207 per passenger.Departing Mon, 16 Jun.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Mon, 16 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,207, select.
Cairo.R 5,274 per passenger.Departing Wed, 18 Jun.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Johannesburg O.R. Tambo on Wed, 18 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 5,274, select.

Find the cheapest time to fly to Cairo

Flexible on travel dates? Find the cheapest month – or even day – to fly to Cairo.
Jun
from R 5,207
Jul
from R 4,679
Aug
from R 5,340
Sep
from R 4,679
Oct
from R 4,789
Nov
from R 4,729
Dec
from R 5,957
Jan
from R 6,206
Feb
from R 4,679
Mar
from R 4,679
Apr
from R 7,681
May
from R 5,628

Airports near Cairo

Compare routes to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier.

Direct flights to Cairo

Frequently asked questions

EgyptAir, Aegean Airlines, South African Airways and Etihad Airways all fly direct to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly to Cairo is usually October.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
Yes – the average flight time is 8 hours and 23 minutes.
The best price we found for a return flight to Cairo is R 6,308. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that the cheapest date to fly to Cairo Airport is Wednesday, 1 October 2025.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Ethiopian Airlines and EgyptAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Flying to Cairo

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundR 4,679
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time8 hrs, 23 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week17

Discover Cairo

How to find cheap flights to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Currently, R 4,679 is the lowest price for a one-way flight to Cairo International Airport. Or you can reserve a round-trip plane ticket to CAI for R 6,308.

  • Skip the endless refreshing and get updates on fares by setting up a Price Alert. The moment prices on tickets to CAI drop, we'll keep you posted.

  • We recommend booking roughly six months before you plan to depart. That's when you're most likely to get the best prices for tickets to Cairo, where Cairo International Airport is located.

  • Choose 'Add nearby airports' during your search for a better chance of landing cheap flights to Cairo. Doing this will give you more choices for where to start and end your trip, as well as different prices.

  • If you aren't in a hurry to travel to Cairo, consider taking an indirect route. You might find cheaper plane tickets to Cairo International Airport by booking a flight with a stop.

Best time to go to Cairo

  • The cheapest month to board a flight to Cairo is usually May.

  • If you have flexible travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' tool. You'll be able to find the cheapest month, and even day of the year, for flights to CAI.

  • Travel to Cairo in August if you'd like to be there when it's busy. This is the most popular month for flights to CAI, but also when tickets are likely to be more expensive.

  • April is the least busy time of year to travel if you want a more relaxed vibe. There's also a good chance you'll find cheaper prices on plane tickets to Cairo then.

  • With averages of between 22ºC and 40ºC, July is when Cairo is at its warmest. Organise your visit around your weather preferences to get the most out of your time here.

  • Temperatures are at their lowest in January, when they range from 8ºC to 22ºC.

Travelling to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

Getting to central Cairo from Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The distance from CAI to central Cairo is about 21 kilometres.

  • You'll get to the centre in around 30 minutes if you're taking a cab or driving a car hire after your flight to CAI.

  • Roughly 1 hour 25 minutes is how long it'll take to make it there on public transport.

  • When in Cairo, stay somewhere that adds to your experience. Here's a lineup of comfortable hotels to explore:

Cairo highlights

Giza pyramids

  • Make giza pyramids the first place you visit after your flight to Cairo International Airport. You'll find it in As Sabtiyah around 2 kilometres north of the city centre.

Egyptian Museum

  • Cross off one of the main attractions in Cairo with a visit to Egyptian Museum. It's in Downtown roughly 0.32 kilometres north-west of the centre.

Khan El-Khalili

  • Khan El-Khalili is sure to be a highlight on your visit. From the heart of the city, it's located in Al Azbakiyah around 3 kilometres to the east.

Complete your trip with a Cairo car hire

  • Browse our car rentals in Cairo once you've found your hotel and cheap flight to Cairo International Airport. All the best deals are in one place, making it simple to compare prices and take off in your dream ride.

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