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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Cairo to Johannesburg flights typically cost between R7 399 and R9 778 in May. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 530 on Egyptair (May 21-Jun 17).

Question 1

How often are flights from Cairo to Johannesburg delayed?

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About 40% of weekly flights between Cairo and Johannesburg have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.

Question 2

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

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

Question 3

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

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Over the past year, Egyptair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 40% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

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

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Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday 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 Cairo to Johannesburg?

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Cairo to Johannesburg flights typically cost between R7 399 and R9 778 in May.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R6 530 on Egyptair (May 21-Jun 17).

Question 6

How long is the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

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Egyptair and Ethiopian Air can get you from Cairo to Johannesburg in just under 8h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 25m. Airlines will cover a distance of 6260 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Cairo to Johannesburg is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R6 574 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Egyptair, starting at R7 123. You may be able to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg for 24% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

Question 8

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

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The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R4 493. However, be on the lookout for offers from Egyptair and Qatar Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Cairo to Johannesburg for a low price.

Question 9

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

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To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg, you should look to book at least 78 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 10

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

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Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg (average of R6 349). Flying from Cairo to Johannesburg in January is currently the most expensive (average of R7 793). 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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Question 13

What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

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Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for R5 452. While the most popular route (Cairo - Johannesburg OR Tambo) can be booked for R9 171 on average, our data indicates R7 879 when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg.

Question 14

What are the most reliable airlines from Cairo to Johannesburg?

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Consider Aegean Airlines (27%), Etihad Airways (27%) or South African (27%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg.

Question 15

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

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When flying from Cairo to Johannesburg, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Question 16

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

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If you book a flight to Johannesburg from Cairo, you will be flying from Cairo, which is the city’s only airport. Cairo (CAI) is located 18,6 km from the centre of Cairo. There is 1 flight from Cairo to Johannesburg per day from 2 different airlines.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

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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 Cairo to Johannesburg.

Question 19

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

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg 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 Cairo to Johannesburg?

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Deals for Cairo to Johannesburg flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 21

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

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Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from Cairo to Johannesburg for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 22

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

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Round-trip from	R6 267
One-way from	R4 840
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	November
Average price	R9 893

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR6 574	AverageR8 175	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Egyptair	CheapestR7 123	AverageR8 330	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Egyptair flights

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