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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo flights typically cost between R6 393 and R9 066 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 180 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 4-Mar 20).

Question 1

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 06m.

Question 2

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 3

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 69% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo on Cheapflights.

Question 4

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 5

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

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo flights typically cost between R6 393 and R9 066 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 180 on Ethiopian Air (Mar 4-Mar 20).

Question 6

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cairo delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 14% of weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 164 minutes.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R7 906.

Question 8

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Nairobi (NBO) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 10h 59m.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 10

How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo in just under 17h. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 20m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cairo is about 6260 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R5 897), Etihad Airways (R6 182), and Egyptair (R6 683) offers the cheapest pricing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo. You may be able to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo for 27% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 12

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

Accepted Answer

R4 109 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Egyptair and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from R4 170 and R4 796, respectively.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, you should look to book at least 61 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo (average of R5 705). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo in August is currently the most expensive (average of R6 525). 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.

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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 17

What are the cheapest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

On average you can expect to pay R16 655 for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo. The cheapest flight overall is R5 683 while the most popular route, (Johannesburg OR Tambo - Cairo) is currently priced at R7 820.

Question 18

What are the most reliable airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight to Cairo from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Egyptair (62%), Aegean Airlines (61%), Etihad Airways( 61%).

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways or Egyptair.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Cairo stopover in Addis Ababa most frequently. Doha sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo flights have a stopover in Dubai least often. Abu Dhabi sees the next fewest stopovers on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo flights.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo as you normally would.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Cairo, you will be flying into Cairo. Cairo (CAI) is just 18,6 km from the centre vof the city. Cairo is the only Cairo airport and it handles 2 inbound flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo per day. 9 airlines have flights to Cairo from Johannesburg OR Tambo on a regular basis.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 25

How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo to Cairo.

Question 26

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

Accepted Answer

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 27

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo today with Cheapflights!

Question 28

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

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Cairo from OR Tambo.

Question 29

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Users can book flights with no change fees policies with our dedicated filters. Book flights from OR Tambo to Cairo flexibly with Cheapflights today.

Question 30

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Round-trip from	R6 180
One-way from	R4 656
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R7 836
Good round-trip deal	R7 470 or less
Good one-way deal	R6 117 or less

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR5 897	AverageR7 627	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR6 182	AverageR6 997	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Egyptair	CheapestR6 683	AverageR8 507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR7 990	AverageR9 209	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR9 544	AverageR10 310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
South African	CheapestR10 346	AverageR11 882	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%	Search South African flights
Emirates	CheapestR11 117	AverageR12 284	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights
RwandAir	CheapestR12 421	AverageR13 879	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search RwandAir flights
Air France	CheapestR14 659	AverageR24 321	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Air France flights

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