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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 MOP 2,492 and round-trip tickets from MOP 4,342.

      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 23:55
        12h 10m
        Direct
        CAI 06:05
        Shanghai - Cairo | Tue, Jan 13 | EgyptAir
        CAI 00:05
        9h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 16:00
        Cairo - Shanghai | Sun, Jan 18 | EgyptAir
        MOP 4,342 MOP 5,131
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 4,342
      • PVG 23:55
        12h 10m
        Direct
        CAI 06:05
        Shanghai - Cairo | Tue, Jan 6 | EgyptAir
        CAI 00:05
        9h 55m
        Direct
        PVG 16:00
        Cairo - Shanghai | Tue, Jan 13 | EgyptAir
        MOP 4,618 MOP 5,131
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 4,618
      • PVG 16:40
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        CAI 06:30
        Shanghai - Cairo | Tue, Jan 6 | Sichuan Airlines
        CAI 14:30
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Cairo - Shanghai | Mon, Jan 12 | Sichuan Airlines
        MOP 3,893 MOP 5,131
        24% OFF
        24% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 3,893
      • PVG 13:10
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        CAI 06:30
        Shanghai - Cairo | Mon, Jan 12 | Sichuan Airlines
        CAI 14:30
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Cairo - Shanghai | Sun, Jan 18 | Sichuan Airlines
        MOP 3,924
        24% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 3,924
      • PVG 13:10
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        CAI 06:30
        Shanghai - Cairo | Mon, Jan 5 | Sichuan Airlines
        CAI 14:30
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Cairo - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 8 | Sichuan Airlines
        MOP 3,946
        23% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 3,946
      • PVG 16:40
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        CAI 06:30
        Shanghai - Cairo | Mon, Jan 19 | Sichuan Airlines
        CAI 14:30
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Cairo - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 22 | Sichuan Airlines
        MOP 3,946
        23% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 3,946
      • PVG 16:40
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        CAI 06:30
        Shanghai - Cairo | Sat, Jan 17 | Sichuan Airlines
        CAI 14:30
        18h 55m
        1 stop
        PVG 15:25
        Cairo - Shanghai | Thu, Jan 22 | Sichuan Airlines
        MOP 3,946
        23% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 3,946
      • PVG 06:15
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 23:10
        Shanghai - Cairo | Thu, Dec 25 | Emirates
        CAI 16:30
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:05
        Cairo - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 30 | Emirates
        MOP 3,979
        22% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 3,979
      • PVG 06:15
        36h 45m
        1 stop
        CAI 13:00
        Shanghai - Cairo | Fri, Dec 19 | Emirates
        CAI 19:25
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:05
        Cairo - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Emirates
        MOP 4,014
        22% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 4,014
      • PVG 06:15
        22h 55m
        1 stop
        CAI 23:10
        Shanghai - Cairo | Thu, Dec 18 | Emirates
        CAI 19:25
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:05
        Cairo - Shanghai | Tue, Dec 23 | Emirates
        MOP 4,014
        22% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 4,014
      • PVG 06:15
        17h
        1 stop
        CAI 17:15
        Shanghai - Cairo | Tue, Dec 23 | Emirates
        CAI 16:30
        22h 35m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:05
        Cairo - Shanghai | Fri, Dec 26 | Emirates
        MOP 4,014
        22% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 4,014
      • PVG 06:15
        17h
        1 stop
        CAI 17:15
        Shanghai - Cairo | Mon, Dec 22 | Emirates
        CAI 19:25
        19h 40m
        1 stop
        PVG 21:05
        Cairo - Shanghai | Thu, Dec 25 | Emirates
        MOP 4,014
        22% OFF
        MOP 5,131 MOP 4,014
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Cairo | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
        CAI 15:00
        6h
        Direct
        SHA 16:00
        Cairo - Shanghai | Mon, Dec 15 | Normal Airline
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      • Cheapest nonstop
        PVG 23:55
        12h 10m
        Direct
        CAI 06:05
        Shanghai - Cairo | Tue, Jan 6 | EgyptAir
        MOP 2,492 MOP 2,880
        13% OFF
        13% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,492
      • PVG 09:00
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        CAI 08:10
        Shanghai - Cairo | Thu, Jan 8 | Hainan Airlines
        MOP 2,445 MOP 2,880
        15% OFF
        15% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,445
      • PVG 09:00
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        CAI 08:10
        Shanghai - Cairo | Mon, Jan 5 | Hainan Airlines
        MOP 2,489 MOP 2,880
        14% OFF
        14% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,489
      • PVG 09:00
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        CAI 08:10
        Shanghai - Cairo | Thu, Dec 25 | Hainan Airlines
        MOP 2,500
        13% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,500
      • SHA 07:45
        30h 30m
        1 stop
        CAI 08:15
        Shanghai - Cairo | Sun, Dec 14 | Air China
        MOP 2,524
        12% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,524
      • PVG 09:00
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        CAI 08:10
        Shanghai - Cairo | Sat, Dec 20 | Hainan Airlines
        MOP 2,529
        12% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,529
      • PVG 09:00
        29h 10m
        1 stop
        CAI 08:10
        Shanghai - Cairo | Mon, Dec 22 | Hainan Airlines
        MOP 2,545
        12% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,545
      • PVG 13:10
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        CAI 06:30
        Shanghai - Cairo | Tue, Dec 30 | Sichuan Airlines
        MOP 2,592
        10% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,592
      • PVG 16:40
        19h 50m
        1 stop
        CAI 06:30
        Shanghai - Cairo | Sun, Dec 28 | Sichuan Airlines
        MOP 2,592
        10% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,592
      • PVG 13:10
        23h 20m
        1 stop
        CAI 06:30
        Shanghai - Cairo | Mon, Dec 29 | Sichuan Airlines
        MOP 2,592
        10% OFF
        MOP 2,880 MOP 2,592
      • SHA 13:00
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        CAI Invalid Date
        Shanghai - Cairo | Sat, Dec 13 | Normal Airline
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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 8,350.07 km. 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 priceMOP 2,445
Cheapest round-trip ticket priceMOP 3,893
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance8,350.07 km
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 21 to Dec 28 — one way flight prices from MOP 2,116.

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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

  • What are the cheapest flights from Shanghai to Cairo (SHA-CAI)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Hainan Airlines offers one-way fares as low as MOP 2,445 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. PVG to CAI on Thu, Jan 8), while Sichuan Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from MOP 3,893 departing on Tue, Jan 6 and returning on Mon, Jan 12.
  • It takes around 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 MOP 2,445.
    · 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.
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  • 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 MOP 3,958.
  • The time difference between Cairo and Shanghai is 6h.
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