Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairo from £525

Cheap flights from San Francisco to Cairo from £525

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2 stops
Wed, May 27
San Francisco SFOCairo CAI
£525
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3 stops
Wed, May 27
San Francisco SFOCairo CAI
£536
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2 stops
Wed, May 27
San Francisco SFOCairo CAI
£570
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1 stop
Wed, May 27
San Francisco SFOCairo CAI
£582
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1 stop
Sat, May 30
San Francisco SFOCairo CAI
£591
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1 stop
Thu, May 28
San Francisco SFOCairo CAI
£600
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Tue, May 26 – Sat, May 30
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£824
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Tue, May 26 – Tue, Jun 2
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£824
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Tue, May 26 – Mon, Jun 1
San Francisco SFOCairo CAI
£919
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Tue, May 26 – Mon, Jun 1
San Francisco SFOCairo CAI
£981
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Mon, May 25 – Thu, May 28
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£1,065
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£525

Cheapest round-trip

£824

Average round-trip

£1,062

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Most popular airline

Egyptair

Getting from Cairo airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: public bus or Cairo Metro connection.

Cairo is served by Cairo International Airport (CAI), located approximately 22 km northeast of the city center. As Egypt's busiest airport and a major hub for the region, it offers several airport transfers to city center destinations. Transport options include taxis, ride-hailing services, public buses, and connections via the Cairo Metro. Journey times vary significantly depending on traffic conditions, which can be heavy throughout the day in Cairo.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

30-60 min

metered or fixed fare; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless and app-based travel

30-60 min

app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

regional ride-hailing option

45-90 min

varies by route

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

bus fare plus metro ticket

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic on metro

30-60 min

pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and meet-and-greet

30-60 min

per day; varies by vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

flexibility and onward travel

Notes:

  • Prices in EGP (approximately 1 USD = 50 EGP); table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Cairo traffic can be extremely heavy, especially during rush hours (7–10 AM and 4–8 PM). Journey times may double during peak periods.
  • Official airport taxis are white and can be booked at designated counters inside the terminals.
  • The Cairo Metro does not currently have a direct station at the airport; a bus or taxi connection to Heliopolis stations is required.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Cairo

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Cairo International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
Worth visiting
Egyptian Museum - The Pyramids of Giza

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EgyptairMSRMSYes
AegeanAEEA3No
RyanairRYRFRNo
Turkish AirlinesTHYTKNo
Air CairoMSCSMNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Cairo

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January19°C10°C
February21°C10°C
March25°C12°C
April29°C15°C
May34°C19°C
June37°C22°C
July38°C23°C
August38°C24°C
September35°C22°C
October31°C19°C
November26°C15°C
December21°C11°C
Hottest Month
38°C
July
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
364
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
17 May
43°C24°C
24 May
32°C21°C
Monday
18 May
40°C24°C
25 May
32°C20°C
Tuesday
19 May
39°C23°C
26 May
33°C20°C
Wednesday
20 May
33°C21°C
27 May
34°C20°C
Thursday
21 May
31°C18°C
28 May
35°C22°C
Friday
22 May
31°C18°C
29 May
39°C23°C
Saturday
23 May
33°C21°C
30 May
36°C22°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Egyptair, Aegean, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, and Air Cairo. San Francisco and Cairo have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Cairo, consider visiting Egyptian Museum, and The Pyramids of Giza.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Cairo?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Cairo and London, Manchester, Birmingham, Jeddah, Riyadh, Sharm El Sheikh, Amman, Hurghada, Glasgow, Luxor, Dammam, Bristol, Newcastle upon Tyne, Medina, Dubai, Kuwait City, Edinburgh, Aswan, Istanbul, Madrid.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What airports are near Cairo?
The main airport in Cairo is Cairo International. It is also served by Borg El Arab.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Cairo with Egyptair, Aegean, Ryanair, Turkish Airlines, Air Cairo.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Cairo, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
What flights operate between San Francisco and Cairo?
Traveling between San Francisco and Cairo, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.
How many airports are there near San Francisco?
There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional
How many airports are there near Cairo?
There are a number of airports in and around Cairo. The main one is Cairo International and other nearby airports include Borg El Arab.
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Cairo depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Cairo arrive?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Cairo depart?
What time do flights between San Francisco and Cairo arrive?

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