How long is the flight from South Africa to Egypt?

Flight times vary depending on what airport in South Africa you fly out of and what airport in Egypt you fly into. For example, flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo takes 8h 20m on average. On the other hand, flying from Cape Town Intl to Cairo takes 11h 15m on average. Keep in mind that it’s always quicker to opt for a non-stop flight, so be sure to check momondo to see if there are any available for your route.

What are the most popular cities to visit in Egypt?

Some of the world’s most well-travelled cities are in Egypt. The most popular city to travel to in Egypt is Cairo, which momondo users choose as their landing destination 76% more often than other cities. The next most popular cities in Egypt are Hurghada and Sharm el-Sheikh.

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Flights to Cairo

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 15

JNB

10h 50m

1 stop

CAI

Mar 8

CAI

10h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R6 964

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 10

JNB

17h 00m

1 stop

CAI

Feb 12

CAI

10h 45m

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JNB

R7 155

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 17

JNB

16h 45m

1 stop

CAI

Oct 25

CAI

10h 45m

1 stop

JNB

R7 433

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Egyptair

Nov 9

JNB

8h 25m

CAI

Nov 15

CAI

8h 20m

JNB

R7 832

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Egyptair

Nov 9

JNB

8h 25m

CAI

Nov 15

CAI

8h 20m

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 10

JNB

16h 45m

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CAI

Oct 16

CAI

10h 45m

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JNB

R8 249

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 11

JNB

17h 00m

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CAI

Feb 15

CAI

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 9

JNB

17h 00m

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CAI

Nov 14

CAI

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 10

JNB

10h 35m

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Oct 16

CAI

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Egyptair

Feb 15

JNB

8h 25m

CAI

Mar 15

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8h 20m

JNB

R8 700

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 10

JNB

17h 00m

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CAI

Feb 13

CAI

25h 35m

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JNB

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Ethiopian Air

Dec 1

JNB

17h 00m

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CAI

Dec 6

CAI

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Flights to Hurghada

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Egyptair

Mar 11

JNB

23h 05m

1 stop

HRG

Mar 15

HRG

25h 35m

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JNB

R10 958

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Egyptair

Mar 11

JNB

33h 30m

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HRG

Mar 15

HRG

25h 35m

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Egyptair

Oct 27

JNB

25h 50m

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HRG

Nov 3

HRG

33h 40m

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JNB

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

33h 30m

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HRG

Nov 3

HRG

22h 55m

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

25h 50m

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HRG

Nov 2

HRG

26h 05m

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

34h 45m

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HRG

Nov 2

HRG

24h 10m

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Oct 27

JNB

27h 45m

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HRG

Nov 3

HRG

18h 05m

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 27

JNB

34h 45m

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HRG

Nov 2

HRG

30h 30m

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Oct 27

JNB

34h 45m

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HRG

Nov 3

HRG

34h 50m

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R15 682

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Lufthansa

Mar 11

JNB

42h 15m

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HRG

Mar 15

HRG

42h 00m

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R132 242

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Lufthansa

Mar 11

JNB

42h 15m

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HRG

Mar 15

HRG

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JNB

R132 399

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Lufthansa

Mar 11

JNB

42h 15m

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HRG

Mar 15

HRG

36h 05m

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JNB

R132 416

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Flights to Sharm el-Sheikh

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 24

JNB

16h 55m

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SSH

Oct 31

SSH

14h 30m

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R11 340

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Egyptair

Mar 9

JNB

10h 30m

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SSH

Mar 12

SSH

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 24

JNB

18h 30m

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SSH

Oct 31

SSH

31h 40m

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Oct 24

JNB

33h 25m

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SSH

Oct 31

SSH

32h 35m

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Etihad Airways

Mar 9

JNB

37h 45m

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SSH

Mar 12

SSH

34h 45m

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JNB

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Etihad Airways

Mar 9

JNB

37h 45m

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SSH

Mar 12

SSH

34h 45m

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Multiple Airlines

Oct 24

JNB

23h 05m

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SSH

Oct 30

SSH

36h 30m

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JNB

R29 557

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Oct 24

JNB

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SSH

Oct 30

SSH

36h 30m

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Recent return flight deals from South Africa to Egypt

14:30 - 1:20JNB-CAI

10h 50m1 stop

2:20 - 13:05CAI-JNB

10h 45m1 stop

R6 964Ethiopian Air

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Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Mar 8

8:20 - 1:20JNB-CAI

17h 00m1 stop

2:20 - 13:05CAI-JNB

10h 45m1 stop

R7 155Ethiopian Air

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Sat, Jan 10 - Thu, Feb 12

21:45 - 6:10JNB-CAI

8h 25mdirect

22:50 - 7:10CAI-JNB

8h 20mdirect

R7 832Egyptair

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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 15

21:45 - 6:10JNB-CAI

8h 25mdirect

22:50 - 7:10CAI-JNB

8h 20mdirect

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Sun, Nov 9 - Sat, Nov 15

13:45 - 23:05JNB-CAI

33h 20m1 stop

19:35 - 8:40CAI-JNB

13h 05m1 stop

R9 013Qatar Airways

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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17

13:45 - 18:35JNB-CAI

27h 50m1 stop

1:20 - 15:35CAI-JNB

14h 15m1 stop

R9 152Qatar Airways

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 2

6:15 - 2:20CPT-CAI

19h 05m2 stops

2:20 - 8:15CAI-CPT

29h 55m2 stops

R9 256

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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3

9:50 - 13:15JNB-CAI

26h 25m1 stop

2:25 - 8:20CAI-JNB

30h 55m1 stop

R9 326Etihad Airways

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Fri, Sep 26 - Fri, Oct 3

6:15 - 2:20CPT-CAI

19h 05m2 stops

2:20 - 22:20CAI-CPT

20h 00m2 stops

R9 447

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Tue, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 3

9:50 - 23:35JNB-SSH

37h 45m2 stops

21:35 - 8:20SSH-JNB

34h 45m2 stops

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JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/2

14:30-1:20

1 stop10h 50m

Cairo

Sun 8/3

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R6 964

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

8:20-1:20

1 stop17h 00m

Cairo

Thu 12/2

2:20-13:05

1 stop10h 45m

R7 155

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Sat 15/11

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R7 832

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/11

21:45-6:10

Nonstop8h 25m

Cairo

Sat 15/11

22:50-7:10

Nonstop8h 20m

R8 093

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/11

13:45-23:05

1 stop33h 20m

Cairo

Mon 17/11

19:35-8:40

1 stop13h 05m

R9 013

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/10

13:45-18:35

1 stop27h 50m

Cairo

Sun 2/11

1:20-15:35

1 stop14h 15m

R9 152

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

6:15-2:20

2 stops19h 05m

Cairo

Mon 3/11

2:20-8:15

2 stops29h 55m

R9 256

JohannesburgCairo

JNB - CAI

JNBCAI

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/9

9:50-13:15

1 stop26h 25m

Cairo

Fri 3/10

2:25-8:20

1 stop30h 55m

R9 326

Cape TownCairo

CPT - CAI

CPTCAI

Cape Town Intl

Tue 28/10

6:15-2:20

2 stops19h 05m

Cairo

Mon 3/11

2:20-22:20

2 stops20h 00m

R9 447

JohannesburgSharm el-Sheikh

JNB - SSH

JNBSSH

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

9:50-23:35

2 stops37h 45m

Sharm el-Sheikh Ophira

Thu 12/3

21:35-8:20

2 stops34h 45m

R24 538

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Egypt flights insights and trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Egypt?

The cheapest flights to Egypt recently found by momondo users are R887 with AlMasria Airlines, R1 414 with Air Cairo, and R1 455 with Egyptair.

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Summary info about Egypt flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R4 758
Best Round-Trip Price	R6 964
Fastest flight time	8h 20m

The best one-way flight price to Egypt from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R4 758 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Egypt from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R6 964 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Egypt from South Africa takes 8h 20m (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Egypt

What is the best airport to land at to visit Tahrir Square?

The closest airport to Tahrir Square is Cairo Airport, which is located in Cairo. If you plan on visiting or staying in this area, landing at Cairo Airport will be your best bet.

Which airlines fly to Egypt?

There are a total of 8 airlines that operate flight routes to Egypt, with Ethiopian Air being the most popular option. An estimated 63% of those flying into Egypt choose to fly with Ethiopian Air. If you’re unable to find tickets with Ethiopian Air, then Qatar Airways and Egyptair are also popular airlines to fly with.

What is the most popular airport in Egypt to fly to?

Cairo is the most popular airport in Egypt to fly to, with 59% of all users travelling to Egypt opting to take a flight into this airport. If you’re interested in staying in Cairo, which is the city in Egypt that is closest to Cairo, then be sure to check momondo for cheap flight deals.

How much are flights to Egypt?

The cheapest flight to Egypt recently found on momondo was R6 133. If you’re unable to find a flight deal this cheap, keep in mind that anything less than R16 604 is considered a good price for flights to Egypt. R19 273 is the average cost to fly to Egypt, while R44 793 is the most expensive.

What is the best day of the week to fly to Egypt?

Flying to Egypt on a Thursday or Tuesday is your best option since this is when flight prices tend to be at their lowest for the week. The most expensive day of the week to fly to Egypt is on a Saturday.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Egypt?

Prices for flights to Egypt were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Egypt?

As of September 2025, there are 14 operators available to choose from for flights to Egypt.

How old do you have to be to fly to Egypt?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel to Egypt.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Egypt?

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Egypt may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Egypt. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal to Egypt?

momondo collates all your flight options in one place and lets you filter them to find the perfect flight to Egypt. momondo saves you time and could save you money on your trip.

Can I find flights to Egypt with flexible booking policies on momondo?

All flight searches to Egypt on momondo can be filtered to show those which offer flexible booking policies.

How can momondo help me find flights to Egypt?

momondo provides multiple filters to help you find the best flight to Egypt. Filter by price, airline, airport, cabin, aircraft, payment method, number of stops and more.

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If you are not ready to book a flight to Egypt now, use our insights above to find helpful tips or alternatively set up a price alert; this is where momondo will track prices on flights to Egypt and let you know when they change.