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Among airlines operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Egyptair operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cairo.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $485 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to $523 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $41–$41 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Airbus A330-300 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair and South African. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) - 65% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) - 6% of one-stop connections

Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 11% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $495 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $553, a difference of $58. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 22 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Tahrir Square and City Stars. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 6:10 am
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 6:10 am.

The flight takes about 8h 25m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 5% above the route average of $514. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo takes 8h 25m, covering 3,890 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $406 to $3,706. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $401, which is 18% above the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo flights. 88% of its flights are on time.

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 02m, compared with 14h 39m via Istanbul (IST) and 14h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Eastern European Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $11 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Alamo
· Autounion Car Rental
· Hertz
· Sixt
· Avis

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo range from $431 to $620, with an average of $514 over the past 12 months. Anything below $431 counts as a good deal.