Cheap flights from Cairo to Shanghai

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Flight information for Cairo to Shanghai to help you plan your next trip.
Cheapest round-trip flight
$481
EgyptAir Nonstop 11 hr Sep 19 — Oct 4
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Shanghai is currently $481
Cheapest one-way flight
$374
China Eastern Nonstop 11 hr Sep 12
The cheapest one-way flight from Cairo to Shanghai is currently $374
Fastest flight
10 hr 20 min
The fastest nonstop flight from Cairo to Shanghai takes 10 hr 20 min
Nonstop flights
Some days
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Shanghai is typically November. The most expensive one is typically August.
November
Cheapest
Typical prices: $370–520
August
Most expensive
Typical prices: $580–730

Popular airports near Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport (CAI)
    Cairo 29 min 11 mi
  • Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)
    Alexandria 2 hr 31 min 109 mi

Popular airports near Shanghai

  • Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
    Shanghai 44 min 20 mi
  • Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
    Shanghai 29 min 8 mi
  • Hangzhou International Airport (HGH)
    Hangzhou 2 hr 11 min 93 mi
  • Sunan Shuofang International Airport (WUX)
    Wuxi 1 hr 35 min 64 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Cairo to Shanghai

How long does it take to fly from Cairo to Shanghai?
10 hr 20 min is the shortest flight time from Cairo to Shanghai.
When are the cheapest days to fly from Cairo to Shanghai?
The cheapest days to fly are usually in November. Typical prices range from $370 to $520.
Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Cairo to Shanghai?
The best round-trip deal recently found on Google Flights from Cairo to Shanghai was with EgyptAir from $481. The best one-way deal was with China Eastern from $374.
When are direct flights from Cairo to Shanghai available?
Direct flights from Cairo to Shanghai are only available on Mon, Tue, Thu, Sat, Sun.
Which airlines have direct flights from Cairo to Shanghai?
EgyptAir and China Eastern fly direct from Cairo to Shanghai.
What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Shanghai?
The cheapest round-trip flight from Cairo to Shanghai starts at $481 from Thu, Sep 19 to Fri, Oct 4. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $374 and departs on Thu, Sep 12.
When should you visit Shanghai?
Peak travel season is summer (Jun–Sep), when the weather is hot, humid and rainy. Spring (Mar–May) and fall (Oct–Nov) are mild. Winter (Dec–Feb) is cold. Key events and holidays include Chinese New Year (Jan/Feb, dates vary), the Mid-Autumn Moon Festival (Sep/Oct, dates vary) and National Day (Oct).
How do I find cheap dates to fly from Cairo to Shanghai
It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Cairo to Shanghai.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

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