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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.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

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.

Return flights from Johannesburg to Cairo range from R7 152 to R10 378, with an average of R8 673 over the past 12 months. Anything below R7 152 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the R8 673 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average R8 060 return via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared with R8 808 for direct.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Johannesburg to Cairo flights. 89% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge R1 666–R1 666 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

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%.

One-way fares from Johannesburg to Cairo are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about R5 977.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R544 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

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).

Night flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 51m.

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

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) – 61% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 20% of one-stop connections
• Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 7% on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R8 498 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R9 114, a difference of R616.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Egyptair operates flights between Johannesburg and Cairo.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 11h 59m, compared to 14h 52m via Dubai Intl (DXB) and 15h 55m via Doha Hamad Intl (DOH).

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

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.

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

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