Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Cairo flights typically cost between R8 053 and R11 402 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 016 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 3-Nov 27).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Cairo flights typically cost between R8 053 and R11 402 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R7 016 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 3-Nov 27).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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For as low as R7 016, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cairo from Johannesburg in 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 6260 km.

Question 3

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo round-trip?

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Ethiopian Air, at R6 293, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg to Cairo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Egyptair. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 30% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 4

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Booking 85 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo (average of R447). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of R628). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

Question 6

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Cairo flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Question 9

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is generally R18 691, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R6 253. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo), you can expect to pay R8 281 for that flight.

Question 10

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Before booking your flight to Cairo from Johannesburg, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Aegean Airlines (83%), Egyptair (83%), Etihad Airways( 82%).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Air France, Emirates and Ethiopian Air are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Cairo.

Question 12

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Johannesburg to Cairo flights have a stopover in Addis Ababa most often. Doha sees the next most stopovers on Johannesburg to Cairo flights.

Question 13

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Cairo flights?

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Johannesburg to Cairo flights have a stopover in Dubai the least frequently. Dubai is followed by Abu Dhabi in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.

Question 14

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Travellers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 14% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

Question 15

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Users have found that booking a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo at least 42 days early can save you up to 24% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 42 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Johannesburg to Cairo for as little as R9 424 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as R11 183 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Our data shows that February tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Cairo from Johannesburg. Users have commonly found prices around R9 045 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R6 242. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in December.

Question 17

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CAI?

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Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 46% on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 18

What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Johannesburg?

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Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairo from Johannesburg; the airport handles an average of 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights to the Cairo airport from Johannesburg. It is only a 18,6 km journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cairo’s city centre.

Question 19

Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 20

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.

Question 21

Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Cairo from Johannesburg today with Cheapflights!

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Cairo?

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Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Cairo with no change fees?

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Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Round-trip from	R7 016
One-way from	R4 782
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R9 794

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 293	AverageR8 739	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 498	AverageR7 313	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR7 223	AverageR9 034	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 562	AverageR10 014	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR10 237	AverageR11 088	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR11 108	AverageR12 963	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 924	AverageR13 556	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
Air France	CheapestR15 828	AverageR26 086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights
Kenya Airways	CheapestR24 904	AverageR33 142	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%	Search Kenya Airways flights

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