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Flights from Shanghai to Cairo

Find the cheapest direct flight options from Shanghai to Cairo over the next three months. Book one-way tickets from ₹ 27,995 and round-trip tickets from ₹ 48,768.

Displayed flight fares from Shanghai to Cairo are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight details for Shanghai to Cairo

The distance between Shanghai and Cairo is 8,350.07km. It takes around 12 hours 5 minutes on average to fly from Shanghai to Cairo. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July. The off-season for travel is December.

Cheapest one-way flight price₹ 27,460
Cheapest return ticket price₹ 43,725
Off-season travel monthDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,350.07km
Average flight time12 hours 5 minutes

Find the best time to fly from Shanghai to Cairo

The cheapest time for Shanghai to Cairo flights: Dec 14 to Dec 21 — one way flight prices from ₹ 24,212.

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Displayed fare trends are based on Trip.com's aggregated average of the lowest flight prices from Shanghai to Cairo, calculated over the upcoming 10 weeks.

Flight FAQs

  • Which airlines offer the cheapest flights from Shanghai (SHA) to Cairo (CAI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as ₹ 27,460 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CAI on Thu, Jan 8), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from ₹ 43,725 departing on Tue, Jan 6 and returning on Mon, Jan 12.
  • It takes about 12 hours 5 minutes to fly from Shanghai (SHA) to Cairo (CAI).
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Shanghai to Cairo is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Shanghai to Cairo, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Thu, Jan 8, with one-way flights priced at just ₹ 27,460.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Cairo travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Shanghai to Cairo is December, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our December flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Shanghai to Cairo on December 25, 2025 with Emirates, with prices starting at ₹ 44,475.
  • The time difference between Cairo and Shanghai is 6h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or cancelled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.