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Among airlines operating Johannesburg 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 and Cairo.

Flights from Johannesburg to Cairo may depart from several airports in Johannesburg area, including Johannesburg Lanseria (HLA) and Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB). Flights usually 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 travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R7 897 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R8 513 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R662–R1 629 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-stop flights from Johannesburg 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 to Cairo route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R8 063 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R9 008, a difference of R945. 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 to Cairo route, 12% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 28 minutes.

Night is the busiest departure period on Johannesburg to Cairo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Afternoon flights for 0%, and Evening flights for 0%.

Tahrir Square is one of the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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

• Earliest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 6:10
• Latest: departs at 21:45 and lands at 6:10.

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 R8 366. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A direct flight from Johannesburg to Cairo takes 8h 25m, covering 10 088 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 R7 753 to R75 461. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Cairo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R5 286.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Johannesburg 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 of 12h 01m, compared to 14h 39m via Istanbul (IST) and 14h 49m via Dubai Intl (DXB).

Cairo is 1 hour ahead of Johannesburg (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 hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R176 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Return flights from Johannesburg to Cairo range from R7 018 to R10 112, with an average of R8 366 over the past 12 months. Anything below R7 018 counts as a good deal.