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Currency and price comparison

TrainLocal, one-way ticket
83%Trains in Cairo are 83% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$2.60
Cairo$0.44
MealMid-priced restaurant
64%A meal in Cairo is 64% cheaper than a meal in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$17.37
Cairo$6.24
TaxiStandard daytime start rate
71%A taxi fare in Cairo is 71% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$1.74
Cairo$0.51
CoffeeRegular cappuccino
30%Coffee in Cairo is 30% cheaper than in Johannesburg.
Johannesburg$3.35
Cairo$2.36
Exchange rate
1 AUD = 32.12 EGP
1 EGP = 0.04 AUD
Last checked on Sun, 23/03
Distance: 6263 kms
Johannesburg airports
OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city centre: 1 kms
Cairo airports
Cairo International Airport (CAI)How far from city centre: 2 kms

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Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Cairo

How long does the flight take to go from Johannesburg to Cairo?
The total flight time between Johannesburg and Cairo is of around 08:03 hours on average, considering an average distance of 6,310 km, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).
How can I find cheap flights from Johannesburg to Cairo at Opodo?
The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Cairo is $541. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.
Is Cairo expensive to visit compared to Johannesburg?

If you compare transportation prices, the taxi ride in Cairo costs an average of 0.51 AUD, 71% cheaper than Johannesburg, with a fare of 1.74 AUD,

while train tickets costs 83% less in Cairo: 0.44 AUD against 2.60 AUD in Johannesburg.

If you compare the price of a lunch meal, however, you can find it from 6.24 AUD in Cairo, 64% less than the 17.37 AUD in Johannesburg.

The price of the coffee is around 30% cheaper in Cairo, with an average of 2.36 AUD, while in Johannesburg the coffee costs 3.35 AUD.

Is it possible to purchase a flexible ticket for my flight from Johannesburg to Cairo?
At Opodo we want to make sure that your travel plans are not affected by any cancelation as well as any possible restrictions Egypt may apply when travelling from Johannesburg. Is your flight cancelled? We've got your back! With our flexible ticket guarantee you can decide if you want to book another flight - free of rebooking fee - or get a full refund!
How is the weather in Cairo compared to Johannesburg?
While in Johannesburg the temperatures can reach an average of 31.84 ºC in summer, with precipitation levels up to 6 mm ,Cairo's temperatures can go up to 40.41 ºC during the hot season, with 0.5 mm average of rain rate . In winter, however, weather indicators show around 5.68 ºC in Cairo, compared to the -0.43 ºC average degrees reported in Johannesburg. During the winter period, Johannesburg can register 0.9 mm precipitation, while Cairo have an average of 0.9 mm rain level.

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