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 R7 250 and R10 854 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 940 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 31-Apr 5).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, Egyptair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cairo flights?

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Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cairo delayed?

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About 14% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 145 minutes.

Question 4

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Monday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Cairo flights typically cost between R7 250 and R10 854 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 940 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 31-Apr 5).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

For as low as R7 192, Ethiopian Air can have you in Cairo from Johannesburg in 17h. Airlines will cover a distance of 6260 km.

Question 7

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

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Ethiopian Air, at R6 033, 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 28% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 8

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo one-way?

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To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R4 192. Egyptair flights start at R4 199 while deals on Etihad Airways start at R4 904 one-way.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 53 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 10

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo (average of R5 934). Flying from Johannesburg to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 672). 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 11

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 Friday 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.

Question 12

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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.

Question 13

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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 14

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is generally R8 326, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is R4 800. When looking at the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo), you can expect to pay R8 449 for that flight.

Question 15

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 (82%), Etihad Airways (82%), Egyptair( 82%).

Question 16

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

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Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Egyptair are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg to Cairo.

Question 17

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 18

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

Accepted Answer

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 19

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

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 65% on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo by exploring options for tickets at midday.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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 21

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 22

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 23

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.

Question 24

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!

Question 25

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.

Question 26

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.

Question 27

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

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Round-trip from	R6 940
One-way from	R5 029
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R9 438

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 033	AverageR7 845	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 308	AverageR7 158	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR7 033	AverageR8 782	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR8 157	AverageR9 349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 760	AverageR10 543	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR10 619	AverageR12 063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 358	AverageR12 583	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	CheapestR11 751	AverageR14 193	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Air France	CheapestR14 990	AverageR25 169	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Cairo are usually found in February or March, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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