Cairo to Shanghai flights
Routavio compares airline fares from several flight booking sites. The lowest one-way fare it found for Cairo to Shanghai is €340 (checked on 29 Oct 2026).
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One-way fare
- Lowest observed
- €340, departing 6 Nov 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)One-way fare · Priced departure days checked in the last 14 days: 58Check live prices for this route
- Round trip
- €494, departing 27 Nov 2026, back 7 Dec 2026 (Last checked: 29 Oct 2026)
- Airlines seen
- Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways
- Typical journey time
- 11h 25m
About this route
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- Route distance
- 8,355 km
- Typical journey time
- 11h 25m
- Seen on fares with a connection
- Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines
- Alternative airports
- CCE, SPX, SHA
Route-level information; individual journeys vary.
We have not observed non-stop service on this route; the fares shown include at least one stop.
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Airport to city: straight-line distance
- Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 17 km.
- Sphinx International Airport (SPX) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 33 km.
- Capital International Airport (CCE) → Cairo, city gazetteer reference point (30.0444, 31.2357): ≈ 58 km.
- Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 14 km.
- Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) → Shanghai, city gazetteer reference point (31.2304, 121.4737): ≈ 33 km.
Approximate distances calculated from coordinates, not road distances or travel times. These airports serve the city; they are not confirmed endpoints of an offer.
Lowest fare by departure month
Cheapest month from Cairo to Shanghai: November 2026, from €340 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Month | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| November 2026 | €340 | 26 |
| December 2026 | €344 | 27 |
| March 2027 | €368 | 3 |
Lowest fare by day of the week
Cheapest day of the week from Cairo to Shanghai: Tuesday, from €340 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Day | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| Monday | €369 | 4 |
| Tuesday | €340 | 10 |
| Wednesday | €352 | 10 |
| Thursday | €363 | 9 |
| Friday | €340 | 9 |
| Saturday | €347 | 8 |
| Sunday | €355 | 8 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest priced departure day we saw, not a guaranteed fare.
Lowest fare by days before departure
Lowest fare from Cairo to Shanghai by days until departure (0 to 7 days): €340 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
| Days before departure | Lowest fare | Priced days |
|---|---|---|
| 0 to 7 days | €340 | 6 |
| 8 to 30 days | €340 | 22 |
| 31 to 60 days | €344 | 25 |
| 61 days or more | €368 | 5 |
One-way fares checked in the last 14 days. Each figure is the lowest stored fare for that distance to departure, not a price forecast.
Fares for different departure dates, checked now; not a guide to when to book.
Frequently asked
How much is a flight from Cairo to Shanghai?
The lowest fare Routavio has observed is €340, found on 29 Oct 2026. Prices move, so read it as a floor rather than a quote.
When is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Shanghai?
Cheapest month from Cairo to Shanghai: November 2026, from €340 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Are there direct flights from Cairo to Shanghai?
Our data holds no non-stop flight from Cairo to Shanghai. The fares on this page include at least one stop.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Shanghai?
Routavio has seen these carriers on the route: Emirates, Etihad Airways, Gulf Air, Hainan Airlines, Qatar Airways.
How much is a round trip from Cairo to Shanghai?
Cheapest round trip: €494, departing 27 Nov 2026, back 7 Dec 2026 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
Which day of the week is cheapest from Cairo to Shanghai?
Cheapest day of the week from Cairo to Shanghai: Tuesday, from €340 (checked 29 Oct 2026).
How observed prices work, what "No data" means and what a fare includes: Read the flight price guide · Price and schedule freshness on Routavio
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