Question 1

Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo, Ethiopian Air or Egyptair?

Accepted Answer

The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Cairo are Ethiopian Air and Egyptair. With an average price for the route of £293 and an overall rating of 7.2, Ethiopian Air is the most popular choice. Egyptair is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of £384 and an overall rating of 6.5.

Question 2

How long does a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Johannesburg generally make it to Cairo in 8h 25m. The flying distance between the two cities is 3,890 miles.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cairo per day?

Accepted Answer

There is a maximum of 1 direct flight a day that takes off from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and lands in Cairo, with an average flight time of 8h 25m. The most common departure time is 21:00 and most flights take off in the evening. Each week, there are 4 flights.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo was £208 for a one-way ticket and £373 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at 21:45 and will be landing in Cairo at 07:10.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo jets off at 21:45 and lands at 07:10.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo direct and that is Egyptair. The best return deal found from Egyptair for the route is £329.

Question 8

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Only Lufthansa offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Johannesburg to Cairo flight route.

Question 9

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

The Airbus A330-300 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Johannesburg to Cairo flight route.

Question 10

Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Cairo.

Question 11

On which days can I fly direct from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

You can catch a direct flight from Johannesburg to Cairo on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday.

Question 12

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo is February, where tickets cost £324 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are August and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £454 and £427 respectively.

Question 13

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo.

Question 14

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 15

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

Question 16

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairo from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 17

How often are flights from Johannesburg to Cairo delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Johannesburg and Cairo historically see delays in approximately 11% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 171 minutes.

Question 18

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Johannesburg to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, Egyptair have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 11% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 19

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Monday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 20

What is the most punctual flight time for Johannesburg to Cairo flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving at night tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights at night have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 21

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Cairo?

Accepted Answer

There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 22

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Johannesburg to Cairo were found on Ethiopian Air (£373) and Egyptair (£381).

Question 23

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 12% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

Question 24

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

No, with an average price for the route of £469, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

Question 25

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are typical for this route right now.Flights to Cairo from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between £327 and £425 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £373 on Ethiopian Air (9 Nov–24 Nov).

Question 26

What are the most popular airlines flying to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

The most popular airline among KAYAK users flying to Cairo is Ethiopian Air, followed by Egyptair.

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