Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg, Ethiopian Air or Egyptair?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg are Ethiopian Air and Egyptair. With an average price for the route of $482 and an overall rating of 7.2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Egyptair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $557 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights take on average 8h 15m to travel the 3,890 miles between Cairo and Johannesburg.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 nonstop flight a day that takes off from Cairo and lands in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with an average flight time of 8h 25m. The most common departure time is 11:00 pm and most flights take off at night. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $328 for a one-way ticket and $412 for a round-trip.

Question 5

Do I need a passport to fly between Cairo and Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Johannesburg from Cairo.

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

For Cairo to Johannesburg, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Cairo, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

Question 7

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

For Cairo to Johannesburg, Friday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Tuesday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Cairo, the best deals are generally found on Monday, with Thursday being the most expensive.

Question 8

Which airports will I be using when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

When flying out of Cairo you will be using Cairo. You will be landing at Johannesburg, also known as Johannesburg OR Tambo.

Question 9

What’s the earliest departure time from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Cairo at 11:45 pm and will be landing in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 7:10 am.

Question 10

What’s the latest departure time from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport jets off at 11:55 pm and lands at 7:15 am.

Question 11

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is Egyptair. The best round-trip deal found from Egyptair for the route is $396.

Question 12

Which airlines fly non-stop between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport direct and that is Egyptair. The best round-trip deal found from Egyptair for the route is $396.

Question 13

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Cairo to Johannesburg flight route.

Question 14

Which airline alliances offer flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Cairo and Johannesburg.

Question 15

On which days can I fly direct from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a nonstop flight from Cairo to Johannesburg on Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

Question 16

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $458 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $734 and $689 respectively.

Question 17

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $458 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $734 and $689 respectively.

Question 18

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Cairo to Johannesburg.

Question 19

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Cairo is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 20

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Cairo with another airline. Booking your flights between Cairo and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

Question 21

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Cairo up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 22

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $486.

Question 23

What is the most popular layover airport when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the top choice – 65% of KAYAK users who clicked on 1-stop flights from Cairo to Johannesburg picked an itinerary connecting there.

Question 24

Which layover airport has the quickest connection when flying from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer a quick connection, Doha (DOH) often has the shortest layovers from Cairo to Johannesburg, with an average of 2h 11m.

Question 25

Which layover airport offers the shortest total travel time from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

Consider flying via Addis Ababa (ADD) for the shortest journey. The average one-way travel time for flights connecting there is 10h 51m.

Question 26

How often are flights from Cairo to Johannesburg delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Cairo and Johannesburg historically see delays in approximately 44% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 211 minutes.

Question 27

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

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Egyptair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 44% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 28

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

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Monday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 29

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

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 30

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 31

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Cairo and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Business and Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 32

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Cairo to Johannesburg were found on Ethiopian Air ($412) and Egyptair ($487).

Question 33

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairo to Johannesburg?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Cairo to Johannesburg were found on Ethiopian Air ($412) and Egyptair ($487).

Question 34

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Question 35

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

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 13% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 16 weeks before departure.

Question 36

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $464, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 37

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of $464, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 38

How much is a round-trip flight from Cairo to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Cairo usually cost between $552 and $791 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $412 on Ethiopian Air (Sep 5-Sep 13).

Question 39

What are the most popular airlines flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is Egyptair, followed by Ethiopian Air.

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