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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.

A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo takes 8h 25m, covering 10,074 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.

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo range from C$ 609 to C$ 877, with an average of C$ 726 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 609 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 5% above the route average of C$ 726. Book 3 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 686 round-trip via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD), compared to C$ 739 for direct.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 C$ 57–C$ 141 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.

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

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about C$ 699 to C$ 4,124. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 C$ 656, which is 37% above the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

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

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.

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, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 51 minutes.

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 C$ 700 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 782, a difference of C$ 82. 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 Egyptair operates flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cairo.

Flying via Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 12h 01m, 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.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square and Heliopolis Palace. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

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.

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

• Egyptair: a carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• South African: a carry-on 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.