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Explore current cheapest deals departing from Cairo to Shanghai

October 19 - October 29

Cheapest
Best

CAI - Shanghai

$911

$576

Round trip

October 20 - October 27

Best

CAI - Shanghai

$916

$577

Round trip

July 12 - July 23

Earliest

CAI - Shanghai

$833

$592

Round trip

July 14 - July 27

CAI - Shanghai

$817

$592

Round trip

July 20 - July 26

CAI - Shanghai

$830

$593

Round trip

July 19 - July 26

CAI - Shanghai

$832

$593

Round trip

July 19 - July 23

CAI - Shanghai

$860

$593

Round trip

July 15 - July 23

CAI - Shanghai

$828

$593

Round trip

September 10 - September 15

CAI - Shanghai

$867

$593

Round trip

July 12 - July 26

Earliest

CAI - Shanghai

$825

$595

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Insights for flights from Cairo to Shanghai

For travelers looking for cheap flights from Cairo to Shanghai, the data indicates that February is typically the most affordable month to fly, with a median fare of $464. Other cost-effective options include March, with a median fare of $529, and July, where the median price is $533. Planning your trip during these months could lead to more favorable pricing.
Fares for flights from Cairo to Shanghai typically range from $478 to $769, with a median of $607. Right now, fares are below the typical level, and 44% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive prices for this route.
When flying from Cairo to Shanghai, most itineraries connect at least once, as only 17.1% of recent fares were for non-stop flights. For itineraries that do include connections, the typical number of stopovers is one. This means you should generally expect a layover on your journey.
A typical journey from Cairo to Shanghai takes approximately 18h 10m, including connections. This duration accounts for the fact that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, making it important to factor in the total travel time when planning your trip.
The distance between Cairo and Shanghai is approximately 8369 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul flight, indicating a significant journey that typically involves extended time in the air and often includes international travel considerations.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Shanghai

Regular price: $784 - $962

Prices for flights from Cairo to Shanghai are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from Cairo to Shanghai typically range from $784 to $962. The current lowest deal is $576 with Etihad Airways, for travel from Oct 19 to Oct 29.

now $576

Low $784

High $962

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Shanghai

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Shanghai is February, with a median price of $464. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1215. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $464

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,215

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Direct flights from Cairo to Shanghai

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Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Shanghai

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Shanghai

Qatar Airways

Cairo (CAI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$821

$607

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Shanghai

Qatar Airways

Cairo (CAI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$834

$607

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Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Shanghai

Qatar Airways

Cairo (CAI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$818

$609

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Wed, Jul 8

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Shanghai

Qatar Airways

Cairo (CAI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$834

$607

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Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Shanghai

Qatar Airways

Cairo (CAI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$843

$604

One-way

Thu, Jul 9

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Shanghai

Qatar Airways

Cairo (CAI) - Shanghai (PVG)

Qatar Airways

$834

$608

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Shanghai

9 nights

Dec 18 - Dec 27

$1,156  →  $664

43%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$1,021  →  $663

35%

7 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 27

$953  →  $596

37%

3 nights

Aug 2 - Aug 5

$1,012  →  $655

35%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Shanghai

Cairo - Shanghai route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Shanghai are below the typical level, with a median price of $607.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Shanghai, with a median price of $464.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 18h 10m

The typical flight duration from Cairo to Shanghai is 18 hours and 10 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with 17.1% of deals being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Etihad Airways offers a recent deal

A recent deal for $576 from Cairo to Shanghai was found with Etihad Airways.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Historically, deals for flights from Cairo to Shanghai are frequent, with 1.03 deals per day.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a good option for flights from Cairo to Shanghai.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$576

Shanghai main airports to arrive at

Shanghai Pudong International (PVG)

Cheapest

Shanghai Pudong International Airport is a good choice for flights from Cairo to Shanghai.

📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$576

Shanghai Hongqiao International (SHA)

Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport is a convenient option for your trip from Cairo to Shanghai.

📍 ~15 km from city center (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$610

Airports nearby Shanghai used as alternative

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International (HGH)

Cheapest

Hangzhou Xiaoshan International is a major international hub with excellent high-speed rail connectivity to Shanghai.

📍 ~150 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$538

Sunan Shuofang International (WUX)

Sunan Shuofang International is the closest alternative, conveniently serving the Suzhou-Wuxi-Shanghai industrial corridor.

📍 ~100 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$1028

Nanjing Lukou International (NKG)

Nanjing Lukou International is a primary regional hub with very frequent high-speed rail service to Shanghai.

📍 ~260 km from Shanghai (reachable by high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$663

Ningbo Lishe International (NGB)

Ningbo Lishe International offers a solid domestic network and good accessibility via the Hangzhou Bay Bridge.

📍 ~140 km from Shanghai (reachable by car or high-speed rail)

💸 Flights from ~$947

Nantong Xingdong (NTG)

Nantong Xingdong is geographically close to northern Shanghai and useful for domestic routes.

📍 ~110 km from Shanghai (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1031

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Shanghai

Historically, booking a flight from Cairo to Shanghai 14-27 days in advance typically offers the best average prices. During this period, the average price was $620. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days out averaging $762. Similarly, booking more than 60 days in advance also shows a higher average price of $823.

Based on historical data across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Cairo to Shanghai is considered to be $478 or less. The median price for this route was $607. Prices can go up to $769 or more for the higher end of the market, reflecting a range of options available to travelers.

Historically, February has been the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Shanghai, with a median price of $464. March also offered competitive prices, with a median of $529. The annual median price for this route was $607, indicating that certain months can offer significant savings compared to the overall average.