R7 435 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Algiers – Compare and Save

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

• Earliest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 5:22
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 6:07.

The flight takes about 9h 22m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers takes 9h 22m, covering 12 001 km.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers range from R10 537 to R14 703, with an average of R12 421 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 537 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of R12 421. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R10 316 return, compared with R11 040 via a stopover through Istanbul (IST).

Air Algerie is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers flights. 62% of its flights are on time.

The Airbus A330-900neo family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Air Algerie. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R11 618 to R37 813. That means the highest observed fare was about 3x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R11 927, which is 39% above the typical average for this route.

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Algiers Houari Boumediene (ALG).

Evening 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.

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 Algiers route, 38% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

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

• Istanbul (IST) – 49% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 17% of one-stop connections
• Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 13% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 13% of one-stop connections

Istanbul (IST) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at R11 275 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R13 890, a difference of R2 615. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Air Algerie operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Algiers.

Flying via Luanda Dr Antonio Agostinho Neto Intl (NBJ) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 42m, compared to 16h 09m via Cairo (CAI) and 18h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA).

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

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

• Air Algerie: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

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