Are direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo always the best option?

Direct flights often provide convenience and save travel time, but they are not always the most economical choice. Flights with layovers can sometimes be significantly cheaper, depending on the route and airline. Consider your priorities for cost versus travel duration when making your decision.

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Cairo flights?

Yes, being flexible with your travel dates can often lead to finding more affordable flights. Prices can vary significantly between different days of the week or even specific weeks within a month. Using a flexible date search tool may highlight cheaper travel periods.

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Cairo flights?

Before booking, always check for potential extra costs such as baggage fees, seat selection charges, and in-flight meal costs. Some airlines may also charge for printing boarding passes at the airport. Being aware of these additional fees can help you budget accurately for your trip.

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San Francisco to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cairo

For travelers seeking cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairo, the data indicates that August is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $190. Other cost-effective options include February, where the median fare is $335, and July, with a median fare of $683. Planning your trip around these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from San Francisco to Cairo typically range from $761–$1488, with a median price of $1299. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Currently, 0% of recent fares are classified as a good price, suggesting that finding a bargain may require flexibility.

Most itineraries from San Francisco to Cairo involve connections, with only 20.3% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that do connect, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should anticipate at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Cairo, including connections, takes approximately 24h 15m. This duration accounts for the median flight time across all itineraries, including those with one or more layovers. Given the long-haul nature of this route, planning for a full day of travel is advisable.

The distance between San Francisco and Cairo is approximately 12,005 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, indicating a significant travel distance that typically involves extended flight times and often requires connecting flights.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cairo

Regular price: $806 - $1,795

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cairo is $806 to $1795. The current lowest deal is $717 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 14-Jan 21.

now $717

Low $806

High $1,795

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to CAI is August, with a median price of $190. The most expensive month is January, with a median price of $1490. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

August

Cheapest

Flights from $190

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,490

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo

Egyptair

Turkish Airlines

TAP Portugal

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cairo

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,075

$1,112

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

TAP Portugal

$1,066

$899

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Frontier Airlines

$957

$1,053

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Flair Airlines

$947

$1,526

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Frontier Airlines

$933

$712

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,075

$1,138

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$1,195 → $973

19%

15 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 17

$1,091 → $884

19%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,146 → $973

15%

7 nights

Nov 26 - Dec 3

$971 → $803

17%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

San Francisco - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Cairo are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $190

Historically, August has the cheapest median price at $190, followed by February at $335.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 15m

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Cairo typically average 24h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant (20.3% direct)

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 20.3% of flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $717

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $717 from San Francisco to Cairo via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairo are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$785

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Fly into Cairo International for direct access to Cairo, a convenient option for your trip.

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

💸 Flights from ~$837

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Cheapest

Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and Giza.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$880

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

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From SFO

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Jan 02

Cairo, Egypt

95% AI deal score

$5,713

$3,293

Save $2,420

KLM

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Jan 02

Cairo, Egypt

95% AI deal score

$5,677

$3,293

Save $2,384

KLM

Business Class

From SFO

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Jan 02

Cairo, Egypt

95% AI deal score

$5,663

$3,293

Save $2,370

KLM

Business Class

From SFO

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Jan 02

Cairo, Egypt

95% AI deal score

$5,694

$3,293

Save $2,401

KLM

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 06

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$6,140

$3,804

Save $2,336

Air France, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Dec 06

Cairo, Egypt

93% AI deal score

$6,116

$3,816

Save $2,300

Air France, +1

Business Class

From SFO

Elite

Nov 27

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,677

$3,263

Save $2,414

From SFO

Elite

Nov 17

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,768

$3,274

Save $2,494

From SFO

Elite

Jan 11

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,701

$3,283

Save $2,418

From SFO

Elite

Jan 08

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,727

$3,283

Save $2,444

From SFO

Elite

Jan 23

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,819

$3,284

Save $2,535

From SFO

Elite

Jan 08

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,700

$3,284

Save $2,416

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 sites can also help uncover better deals. Look out for sales or promotions that may be offered periodically.

Booking flights in advance, often several months before your intended departure, may lead to better prices. However, last-minute deals can sometimes appear, so it's wise to monitor prices. Mid-week bookings are sometimes associated with lower fares.

Comparing nearby airports can sometimes offer alternative flight options or potentially lower fares. While not always the case, expanding your search beyond the primary airports may reveal different routes. Be sure to factor in the additional travel time and cost to reach a different airport.

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San Francisco to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cairo

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cairo

Regular price: $806 - $1,795

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

The regular price range for flights from San Francisco to Cairo is $806 to $1795. The current lowest deal is $717 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jan 14-Jan 21.

now $717

Low $806

High $1,795

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

August

Cheapest

Flights from $190

January

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,490

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo

Egyptair

Turkish Airlines

TAP Portugal

Frontier Airlines

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cairo

Fri, Nov 6

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,075

$1,112

One-way

Mon, Nov 9

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

TAP Portugal

$1,066

$899

One-way

Tue, Nov 10

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Frontier Airlines

$957

$1,053

One-way

Fri, Nov 20

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Flair Airlines

$947

$1,526

One-way

Mon, Nov 23

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Frontier Airlines

$933

$712

One-way

Tue, Dec 1

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Cairo

San Francisco (SFO) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,075

$1,138

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 4

$1,195 → $973

19%

15 nights

Dec 2 - Dec 17

$1,091 → $884

19%

6 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 7

$1,146 → $973

15%

7 nights

Nov 26 - Dec 3

$971 → $803

17%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

San Francisco - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from San Francisco to Cairo are below the typical level for this route.

📅 Best time to fly

August is historically cheapest at $190

Historically, August has the cheapest median price at $190, followed by February at $335.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights average 24h 15m

Connecting flights from San Francisco to Cairo typically average 24h 15m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant (20.3% direct)

Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with only 20.3% of flights being direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $717

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $717 from San Francisco to Cairo via skyscanner.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairo are frequent, appearing often in the last 30 days.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~18 km from San Francisco (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$785

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Fly into Cairo International for direct access to Cairo, a convenient option for your trip.

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

💸 Flights from ~$837

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Cheapest

Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo and Giza.

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,677

$3,263

Save $2,414

From SFO

Elite

Nov 17

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,768

$3,274

Save $2,494

From SFO

Elite

Jan 11

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,701

$3,283

Save $2,418

From SFO

Elite

Jan 08

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,727

$3,283

Save $2,444

From SFO

Elite

Jan 23

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,819

$3,284

Save $2,535

From SFO

Elite

Jan 08

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$5,700

$3,284

Save $2,416

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from San Francisco to Cairo

San Francisco to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cairo

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

San Francisco - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $190

Connecting flights average 24h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant (20.3% direct)

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $717

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Jan 02

Jan 02

Jan 02

Jan 02

Dec 06

Dec 06

Nov 27

Nov 17

Jan 11

Jan 08

Jan 23

Jan 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

Are direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo always the best option?

Can flexible travel dates help on San Francisco to Cairo flights?

What extra costs should I check before booking San Francisco to Cairo flights?

Related routes

More routes from San Francisco

Flights to Cairo from other cities

San Francisco to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from San Francisco to Cairo

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

Direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Cairo

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

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Cairo

San Francisco - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

August is historically cheapest at $190

Connecting flights average 24h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant (20.3% direct)

Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $717

Deals are frequent for this route

San Francisco main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Jan 02

Jan 02

Jan 02

Jan 02

Dec 06

Dec 06

Nov 27

Nov 17

Jan 11

Jan 08

Jan 23

Jan 08

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

When should I book flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

Should I compare nearby airports for flights from San Francisco to Cairo?