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

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

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.

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

On this route, direct flights are cheaper than stopover options on average. Direct fares average R10 245 return, compared with R10 964 via a stopover through Istanbul (IST).

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.

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 198 return on average, while Tuesday is the most expensive at R13 794, a difference of R2 597. 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 Algiers route, 40% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 43 minutes.

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

• Earliest: departs at 20:00 and lands at 5:21
• Latest: departs at 20:45 and lands at 6:06.

The flight takes about 9h 21m.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of R12 336. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers takes 9h 21m, 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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R10 711 to R30 047. 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 lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R7 636, which is 11% below the typical average for this route.

Air Algerie is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers flights. 60% of its flights are on time.

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.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Algiers range from R10 464 to R14 602, with an average of R12 336 over the past 12 months. Anything below R10 464 counts as a good deal.