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Explore current cheapest deals departing from San Francisco to Cairo

August 12 - September 9

Cheapest

SFO - Cairo

$1,085

$982

Round trip

August 10 - August 26

SFO - Cairo

$1,092

$1,001

Round trip

August 20 - August 26

Best

SFO - Cairo

$1,131

$1,001

Round trip

August 13 - August 27

SFO - Cairo

$1,106

$1,020

Round trip

August 10 - August 24

SFO - Cairo

$1,089

$1,043

Round trip

November 24 - December 2

SFO - Cairo

$1,092

$1,232

Round trip

August 22 - September 17

SFO - Cairo

$1,094

$1,254

Round trip

July 4 - July 11

Earliest

SFO - Cairo

$1,124

$1,292

Round trip

September 14 - October 12

SFO - Cairo

$1,098

$1,320

Round trip

September 13 - October 8

SFO - Cairo

$1,098

$1,338

Round trip

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cairo

For those planning cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairo, the most affordable month to fly is typically March, with a median fare of $604. Other economical options include January, where the median fare is $711, and November, with a median of $756. Considering these trends can help you find more favorable prices for your trip.
Fares for flights from San Francisco to Cairo typically range from $845–$1373, with a median of $1068. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Approximately 29% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that deals are available if you monitor prices. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When considering how long is the flight from San Francisco to Cairo, a typical journey, including connections, takes about 40h 37m. This reflects the reality that most itineraries connect at least once. There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo; most itineraries involve 2 stopovers when connecting, making the overall travel time considerably longer.
The route from San Francisco to Cairo covers a significant distance of 12,005 kilometers. This classifies it as a long-haul journey, meaning you should anticipate extended travel times and plan accordingly for the duration of the flight.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cairo

Regular price: $963 - $1,822

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Cairo are currently within the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $963 and $1822. The current lowest deal is $982 with Turkish Airlines, for travel from August 12 to September 9.

now $982

Low $963

High $1,822

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to CAI is March, with a median price of $604. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $1413. Prices are generally lower from January to November.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $604

October

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,413

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Direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo

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Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cairo

Sun, Jun 21

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

Turkish Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Turkish Airlines

$1,382

$2,809

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

Turkish Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Turkish Airlines

$1,341

$1,984

One-way

Mon, Jun 22

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

Turkish Airlines

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Turkish Airlines

$1,326

$2,749

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

Alitalia

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Alitalia

$1,162

$2,086

One-way

Sun, Jun 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

Alitalia

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Alitalia

$1,181

$2,534

One-way

Sat, Jul 4

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

Alaska Airlines, Inc.Alaska Airlines, Inc.

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Alaska Airlines, Inc., Egyptair

$1,124

$1,292

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Cairo

6 nights

Aug 20 - Aug 26

$1,131  →  $1,001

12%

28 nights

Aug 12 - Sep 9

$1,085  →  $982

10%

16 nights

Aug 10 - Aug 26

$1,092  →  $1,001

8%

14 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 27

$1,106  →  $1,020

8%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

San Francisco - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares for San Francisco to Cairo are above the typical level, with 29% of deals considered good.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Cairo, with a median price of $604.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically long-haul with 2 stopovers

Flights from San Francisco to Cairo are typically long-haul, with a median duration of 40h 37m and 2 stopovers.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant for this route

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with no direct flights available from San Francisco to Cairo.

🏆 Airline highlight

Turkish Airlines offers connecting flights

Turkish Airlines has historically offered connecting flights for San Francisco to Cairo, with 38 deals found.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent, appearing daily

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairo are frequent, with over 1 deal appearing per day.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Cairo.

📍 ~19 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$689

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from San Francisco to Cairo.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$689

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport is a practical alternative due to its location within the Greater Cairo area.

📍 ~40 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1050

Borg El Arab (HBE)

Borg El Arab serves as a secondary major gateway within reasonable driving distance of Cairo.

📍 ~185 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$960

Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH)

Sharm el-Sheikh International offers high international capacity, but requires significant additional travel from Cairo.

📍 ~385 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1026

Hurghada International (HRG)

Hurghada International is a large international airport, but requires significant travel from Cairo.

📍 ~400 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$1231

Queen Alia International (AMM)

Cheapest

Queen Alia International is a major regional hub, but requires international travel and border crossing.

📍 ~280 km from destination city (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$888

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Oct 22

Cairo, Egypt

94% AI deal score

$7,012

$3,797

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Cairo, Egypt

94% AI deal score

$6,889

$3,827

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Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$5,555

$3,126

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93% AI deal score

$5,870

$3,400

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93% AI deal score

$6,795

$3,834

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Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$6,992

$3,946

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Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$7,029

$3,946

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Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$6,992

$4,000

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,502

$3,400

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,833

$3,946

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,739

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,787

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,748

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,742

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,745

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,803

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,730

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,752

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,746

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$2,746

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$5,921

$3,084

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$5,877

$3,084

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,553

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,561

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,559

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,562

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,566

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,565

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,565

$1,825

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Sep 24

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,563

$1,825

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Sep 30

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,570

$1,825

Save $745

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Sep 29

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,565

$1,825

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Sep 30

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,572

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$2,554

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

90% AI deal score

$6,193

$4,725

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Cairo, Egypt

89% AI deal score

$5,509

$3,995

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89% AI deal score

$5,561

$3,995

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89% AI deal score

$5,924

$4,723

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Cairo, Egypt

89% AI deal score

$5,841

$4,725

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Cairo, Egypt

89% AI deal score

$5,912

$4,725

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Cairo, Egypt

89% AI deal score

$5,934

$4,725

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Cairo, Egypt

89% AI deal score

$5,774

$4,728

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Cairo, Egypt

89% AI deal score

$5,774

$4,728

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Cairo, Egypt

89% AI deal score

$5,890

$4,728

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Cairo, Egypt

88% AI deal score

$21,729

$17,102

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Cairo, Egypt

88% AI deal score

$2,130

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

88% AI deal score

$2,132

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

88% AI deal score

$2,135

$1,825

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Cairo, Egypt

88% AI deal score

$2,130

$1,825

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88% AI deal score

$2,128

$1,825

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88% AI deal score

$2,126

$1,825

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88% AI deal score

$2,128

$1,825

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88% AI deal score

$2,130

$1,825

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$2,129

$1,825

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$2,129

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$2,129

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$2,131

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$2,128

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$2,135

$1,825

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85% AI deal score

$5,736

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83% AI deal score

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$19,658

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$6,526

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78% AI deal score

$24,342

$22,946

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$3,299

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74% AI deal score

$19,925

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

To find more affordable flights, consider being flexible with your travel dates and times. Comparing prices across different airlines and booking platforms can often reveal better deals. Setting up price alerts may also help you catch drops in fares.

Booking in advance is often recommended, especially for international routes. However, prices can fluctuate, so monitoring fares over a period may help you identify a good booking window. Weekday bookings sometimes offer different pricing compared to weekends.

Comparing nearby airports at both your origin and destination can sometimes lead to more economical flight options. While it may add to your ground travel time, the savings on airfare can sometimes be significant. Always factor in the total cost and convenience.