Direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

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Cairo International Airport

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Distance
3,891 miles  ·  (6,262 km)
Flight time
8 hours and 25 minutes
Airlines
  • Egyptair
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A330-300
  • Boeing 787-9

Johannesburg to Cairo Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Johannesburg to Cairo. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from JNB to CAI, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Cairo

What is the best time to visit Cairo?

🏜️  Desert

Desert destinations like Cairo are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.

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Cairo is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.

Airlines flying from Johannesburg to Cairo

Airline-specific flight schedules from Johannesburg to Cairo

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Johannesburg JNB to Cairo CAI, which is Egyptair. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Egyptair flight schedulefrom Johannesburg to Cairo

Egyptair is a member of Star Alliance
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Johannesburg to Cairo Flights

Flights from JNB to CAI are operated 4 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 21:10 - 21:45. The earliest flight departs at 21:10, the last flight departs at 21:45. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Johannesburg to Cairo takes 8 hours and 25 minutes. The flight distance between Johannesburg and Cairo is 3,891 miles (or 6,262 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Cairo?

There is 1 airport in Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI).

How many flights per week are there from JNB to CAI?

There are 4 flights per week flying from Johannesburg to Cairo (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

8 hours and 25 minutes is the average flight time from Johannesburg to Cairo.

How far is Cairo from Johannesburg?

The distance from Johannesburg to Cairo is 3,891 miles (6,262 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from JNB airport to CAI airport?

Egyptair is the only airline flying nonstop from Johannesburg to Cairo.

What alliances have direct flights from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Johannesburg to Cairo.

What classes are available from Johannesburg to Cairo?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Johannesburg to Cairo?

Aircraft types that fly from Johannesburg to Cairo:

  • Airbus A330-300
  • Boeing 787-9

What is the earliest flight departing from Johannesburg to Cairo?

The earliest flight departs at 21:10 from Johannesburg and arrives at 07:10 at Cairo.

What is the latest flight available from Johannesburg to Cairo?

The latest flight departs at 21:45 from Johannesburg and arrives at 06:10 at Cairo.

Popular flights from Johannesburg via Cairo

Non-stop flights from JNB to CAI

3,891 miles (6,262 km)  ·  8h 25m

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