Star Alliance member Ethiopian Airlines currently offers a great deal for business class flights to South Africa. Departing from Cairo, you can reach Cape Town or Johannesburg, starting at EGP 53,279 (~€946). Departures are scattered between April 2025 and February 2026.
Our availability calendar highlights all possible flight dates at the lowest price for trips up to 28 days with short layovers. It will forward you to Ethiopian with your selected flight dates.
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Boeing 787, Boeing 777, or Airbus A350 aircraft are used for these flights. You will have lie-flat seats on all segments. The pure flight time is roughly 10 hours each way. More information about Ethiopian’s wide variety of business class products can be found here.
If you want to depart from Europe instead of Egypt, you can also check out this offer:
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According to the fare rules, the fare doesn’t have an expiration date. The minimum stay is 7 days, and the maximum stay is 12 months. Departures are scattered between April 2025 to February 2026.
You can easily find suitable dates using Google Flights (guide). You can book the flights directly on Ethiopian Airlines’ website. Our calendar above is also useful for this.
Miles & Points
The booking class is P. To give you an example, this is what you’d get for a round trip to Johannesburg:
- 8,130 Award Miles + 1,358 PQP on United MileagePlus
- 8,130 Miles on Asiana Club
- 8,130 Award Miles + 12,196 Tier Miles on Ethiopian ShebaMiles
- 8,130 Miles on Thai Royal Orchid Plus
- 8,130 Miles on Air Canada Aeroplan
- 8,130 Miles on GOL Aéreos Smiles
- 8,130 Points + 1,626 SQC on Air Canada Aeroplan 2026
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Destination
Information & Tips for South Africa
South Africa offers a diverse range of attractions, from the iconic Table Mountain and Robben Island in Cape Town to the wildlife-rich Kruger National Park and the scenic Garden Route. The local currency is the South African rand (ZAR), and while credit cards are widely accepted, cash is still commonly used, especially in smaller towns. The cost of travel is generally affordable, with budget-friendly options available for accommodation, food, and activities. The weather varies by region: the coastal areas have mild, Mediterranean-like climates, while the inland areas can be hot and dry in summer and cooler in winter.
South Africa’s transport infrastructure is mixed in quality and convenience. Within cities, public transport is limited, with minibus taxis being common but often confusing for visitors; private cars or ride-hailing apps like Uber are more reliable. Between cities, domestic flights are the fastest option due to long distances, while intercity buses offer affordable travel, though journeys can be long. Trains exist, but are generally slow and not widely used for tourism.
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