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Cheap flights Shanghai — Cairo

from $353 8 355 km ~10h 20m 18 flights found 6 airlines cheapest on Friday
How many travellers?
Adults
12+ years
1
Children
2–11 years
0
Infants
under 2
0
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Cheapest: $353 on 27.12.2026
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Prices found for 15 of 90 days. Prices update as more travellers search. Click any date to search live.
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Cheapest flights found
27 Dec 2026, Sun
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
02:10
CAI Cairo International Airport
14h 40m 1 stop
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
02:10
CAI Cairo International Airport
14h 40m 1 stop
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25 Nov 2026, Wed
Juneyao Airlines HO 1657
20:20
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10:10
CAI Cairo International Airport
13h 50m 1 stop
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27 Nov 2026, Fri
Gulf Air GF 125
11:30
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
02:10
CAI Cairo International Airport
14h 40m 1 stop
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18 Nov 2026, Wed
Juneyao Airlines HO 1657
20:20
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
10:10
CAI Cairo International Airport
13h 50m 1 stop
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27 Dec 2026, Sun
Egyptair MS 952
18:55
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
06:40
CAI Cairo International Airport
11h 45m Direct
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Route characteristics
Distance
8 355 km
Flight time
10h 20m
Time difference
-5h
Minimum price
from $353 (27.12.2026)
Average price
$412
Maximum price
$573
Departures per week
2
Cheapest day
Friday
Departure airports (1)
PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport
Arrival airports (1)
CAI Cairo International Airport
Airlines (6)
GF Gulf Air HO Juneyao Airlines FM Shanghai Airlines OD Batik Air Malaysia MS Egyptair MU China Eastern
Agencies (4)
Trip.com Biletix Kupi.com Aviakassa
Prices by day of week
Price trend by month
Airlines — cheapest prices 6
Gulf Air
Gulf Air
4 flights · 4 days
$353
Juneyao Airlines
Juneyao Airlines
4 flights · 4 days
$366
Shanghai Airlines
Shanghai Airlines
1 flights · 1 days
$460
Batik Air Malaysia
Batik Air Malaysia
1 flights · 1 days
$517
Egyptair
Egyptair
4 flights · 4 days
$547
China Eastern
China Eastern
4 flights · 4 days
$573
Where to buy tickets 4
Trip.com
14 tickets · 10 days
from $353
Biletix
2 tickets · 2 days
from $366
Kupi.com
1 tickets · 1 days
from $517
Aviakassa
1 tickets · 1 days
from $1 613
Airports

From — Shanghai (1)

  • PVG Shanghai Pudong International Airport

To — Cairo (1)

  • CAI Cairo International Airport
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Frequently asked questions about the route Shanghai — Cairo
How long is the flight from Shanghai to Cairo?
Approximate flight time — 10h 20m. This is an average for a direct flight. With connections, the time may be longer.
What is the distance from Shanghai to Cairo?
The straight-line distance — 8 355 km.
How much do flights from Shanghai to Cairo cost?
The minimum price over 3 months — from $353 on 27.12.2026.
What is the average ticket price?
The average price — $412. Range: $353 — $573.
What is the time difference between Shanghai and Cairo?
The difference — -5h.
From which airports does Shanghai operate flights?
From Shanghai: PVG (Shanghai Pudong International Airport).
To which airports in Cairo do flights arrive?
To Cairo: CAI (Cairo International Airport).
Which airlines fly this route?
This route is served by 6 airlines: Gulf Air, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Egyptair, China Eastern.
Are there direct flights?
Yes, there are direct flights. Minimum direct price — from $547. Total direct flights found: 1.
Which day of the week is cheapest?
The cheapest day of the week — Friday.
When is the best time to buy tickets?
Optimal — 1–3 months before departure. Check the calendar above — it shows the best dates.
How do I book flights?
Click "View this ticket" on any flight card — you'll be redirected to the booking page with this specific ticket pre-selected.
About the route Shanghai — Cairo

Flights Shanghai — Cairo is a popular route. The straight-line distance is 8 355 km. Flight time 10h 20m. Time difference -5h.

From Shanghai (SHA) flights depart from 1 airport: PVG. To Cairo (CAI) — 1 arrival airport: CAI.

6 airlines operate on this route: Gulf Air, Juneyao Airlines, Shanghai Airlines, Batik Air Malaysia, Egyptair, China Eastern.

The minimum price for the next 3 months — from $353 (27.12.2026). The cheapest dates are highlighted in the calendar above.

The average ticket price — $412, ranging from $353 to $573. Book 1–3 months in advance to get the best deals.

Cheapest day to fly — Friday.

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