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Air distance is about 6,265 km. 16 airlines operate this route.
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| Fastest flight duration | 8h 25m · Egyptair |
|---|---|
| First departure of the day | 01:35 · Kenya Airways |
| Last departure of the day | 23:59 · Air France |
| Flight options found | 76 |
| Direct / non-stop options | 2 |
| Airport codes | Johannesburg–JNB, Cairo–CAI |
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The search for Fri, 30 Oct found 76 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first flight leaves around 01:35 and the last around 23:59. The fastest flight takes about 8h 25m.
Lowest fare by departure window: Morning from ₹30,422, Evening from ₹37,225, Afternoon from ₹40,529, Night from ₹113,417. These observations do not predict the cheapest departure window on other dates.
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Johannesburg needs a plan built around districts rather than a single walking centre. Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum tell different parts of South Africa’s twentieth-century story. Rosebank and Sandton provide hotels, restaurants and rail stops, while Soweto requires a dedicated outing. Travellers from India often connect through OR Tambo to other African destinations, but even a brief stay can include one museum and a neighbourhood visit. Road distances and traffic make a booked transfer useful outside the Gautrain corridor.
Sandton is convenient for a Gautrain arrival and business in that district, while Rosebank provides another rail-linked hotel base. A stay elsewhere may need a car after the station, so compare the complete airport-to-hotel route. OR Tambo’s Gautrain connection does not put every Johannesburg attraction within walking distance; Soweto and the Apartheid Museum still need their own transport arrangements.
Constitution Hill and the Apartheid Museum explain different parts of the country’s past and should be given separate visits. Pairing either with a nearby district is more practical than adding a succession of distant stops. Soweto deserves a dedicated outing with a clear pickup and return point rather than a brief detour between the airport and a Sandton meeting. The airport’s Terminal A is associated with international departures, while Terminal B handles domestic services within the connected complex. Follow the domestic-flight signs if continuing within South Africa after completing arrival formalities. A hotel near the airport can suit an early onward flight, but it is a different choice from a base for central museums. For a short city visit, select one museum and one neighbourhood around the available road time. Rosebank or Sandton rail access can simplify arrival while still leaving the sightseeing transfers to be planned individually.
April to May or September to October, about 10–25°C, for mild days.
By Air: OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) is about 23 km east of central Johannesburg; Gautrain reaches Sandton in about 15 minutes. Taxis and booked cars serve wider districts.
By Rail: Gautrain connects the airport with Sandton, Rosebank and Park Station via interchange.
By Road: Airport taxis and hired cars use the R24 and regional motorways; intercity coaches leave from city terminals.
Tour the former prison complex at Constitution Hill.
Spend time at the Apartheid Museum.
Visit Nelson Mandela Square in Sandton.
Arrange a guided outing to Soweto.
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB). OR Tambo’s Terminal A handles international departures, while Terminal B serves domestic operations. The terminals form a connected complex, but an international-to-domestic connection still involves the relevant arrival and departure procedures.
Cairo takes more than a single monument stop. The Egyptian Museum stands near Tahrir Square, while Coptic Cairo has churches and a museum within a compact historic area. Islamic Cairo brings bazaars and mosques into another part of the city. The Giza pyramids lie across the metropolitan area and need their own travel window. Indian visitors should plan around traffic rather than distance alone. Cairo International Airport is northeast of the centre, and a licensed transfer can simplify the first arrival.
Tahrir is useful for the Egyptian Museum and central Cairo, while a Giza stay favours the pyramids and Grand Egyptian Museum. These are different sightseeing bases across the metropolitan area. Zamalek provides another island neighbourhood option, but still requires road transfers to the major archaeological sites. Choose the museum by its full name when arranging a car: the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir and the Grand Egyptian Museum near Giza are separate institutions.
The Grand Egyptian Museum’s inauguration took place in November 2025, adding a major collection destination near the pyramids. A Giza day can focus on that area rather than crossing back to Tahrir between visits. Coptic Cairo forms another compact heritage cluster, while Khan el-Khalili and nearby Islamic monuments belong to a different district. Cairo Airport is northeast of these sightseeing areas, so the first transfer may be much longer to Giza than to an eastern hotel. Its terminal allocation follows the operating airline rather than whether a ticket was bought through a partner. The airport publishes an airline directory for checking the actual departure building. A brief stay works better with one Giza day and one central or old-city day than with repeated river crossings. Each museum has its own admission arrangements, even when an excursion combines several archaeological stops.
November to March, roughly 10–23°C, for outdoor archaeological visits.
By Air: Cairo International Airport (CAI) is about 22 km northeast of central Cairo; road transfers often take 35–70 minutes. Taxis, booked cars and city buses serve the terminals.
By Rail: Ramses station has intercity trains; Cairo Metro serves Tahrir Square and several historic districts.
By Road: Airport buses and taxis connect with city districts; intercity coaches use several terminals.
Explore the Egyptian Museum at Tahrir Square.
Visit the Coptic Museum in Old Cairo.
Browse lanes around Khan el-Khalili.
Plan a separate outing to the Giza pyramids.
Cairo International Airport (CAI).
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There is no guaranteed cheapest booking window. Compare your planned dates early, check nearby dates and consider baggage, connection time and change conditions as well as price. On the Johannesburg to Cairo dates shown on this page, the lowest fare is on a Friday at ₹30,422. This can change from week to week.
The direct air distance between Johannesburg (JNB) and Cairo (CAI) is about 6,265 km. Actual flight time varies with the routing the airline files and with winds on the day.
Yes. 2 non-stop flights are listed on this page for Johannesburg to Cairo. Use the Stops filter to see only those.
Emirates Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air France, South African Airways and 1 other are listed on this route for the dates shown here. Fares, baggage allowance and refund rules differ by airline and by fare type, so compare the fare conditions and not only the headline price.
The quickest non-stop Johannesburg to Cairo flight on this page takes about 8h 25m. Journeys with a stop take longer, since the total includes the layover.
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The lowest Johannesburg to Cairo fare on this page is ₹30,422. Fares on the same dates run up to ₹221,496, depending on airline, timing and fare type. Airline prices change often, so search your dates for the current fare.
On the dates shown here, the first departure is around 01:35 and the last around 23:59, local time at Johannesburg. Use the departure-time filter on the results above to narrow to a morning, afternoon or evening slot.
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Approx route distance: 6,264.99 km.
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| Cheapest Fare | Fare | Date | Airline | Departure |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lowest Airfare | ₹30,422 | 30/10/2026 | Etihad Airways | 09:50 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 30 Days | ₹29,814 | 10/11/2026 | Etihad Airways | 09:50 |
| Cheapest Airfare Within 90 Days | ₹28,901 | 09/01/2027 | Etihad Airways | 09:50 |
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The aerial distance between Johannesburg and Cairo is about 6,265 KM. In these results, journey times range from 8h 25m to 49h 26m. Flights with a layover take longer because the total includes the connection time.
The search for these dates returned 76 flight options, 2 of them non-stop. The first departure from Johannesburg is at 01:35 and the last is at 23:59. Flights leave from Johannesburg International and land at Cairo International.
| Flight Details | Information |
|---|---|
| Route | Johannesburg to Cairo |
| Aerial Distance | 6,265 KM |
| Flight Duration | 8h 25m - 49h 26m |
| Airport Codes | Johannesburg - JNB, Cairo - CAI |
| Total Flights Available | 76 flights2 direct74 with layovers |
| First Flight Departure | Departs at 01:35 |
| Last Flight Departure | Departs at 23:59 |
| Early Morning Flights (12 AM - 8 AM) | 1 flight0 direct1 with layover |
| Morning Flights (8 AM - 12 PM) | 11 flights0 direct11 with layovers |
| Afternoon Flights (12 PM - 4 PM) | 22 flights0 direct22 with layovers |
| Evening Flights (4 PM - 8 PM) | 22 flights0 direct22 with layovers |
| Night Flights (8 PM - 12 AM) | 20 flights2 direct18 with layovers |
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