Cheap flights from San José to Cairo from £446

Cheap flights from San José to Cairo from £446

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Tue, Jul 21
San José SJOCairo CAI
£446
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Fri, Jul 24
San José SJOCairo CAI
£455
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Fri, Jul 24
San José SJOCairo CAI
£478
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Sat, Jul 25
San José SJOCairo CAI
£556
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2 stops
Sat, Jul 25
San José SJOCairo CAI
£567
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Sat, Jul 25
San José SJOCairo CAI
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Tue, Jul 21 – Fri, Jul 24
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£1,070
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San José SJOCairo CAI
£1,071
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Tue, Jul 21 – Fri, Jul 24
San José SJOCairo CAI
£1,072
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Tue, Jul 21 – Fri, Jul 24
San José SJOCairo CAI
£1,086
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£1,098
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How much do flights to Cairo cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£446

Cheapest round-trip

£1,070

Average round-trip

£1,409

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

E£250 – E£400; metered or fixed fare; varies by destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

30-60 min

E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

cashless and app-based travel

30-60 min

E£150 – E£300; app-based pricing; surge may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

regional ride-hailing option

45-90 min

E£10 – E£25; varies by route

every 20–40 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

60-90 min

E£15 – E£35; bus fare plus metro ticket

every 5–10 min (traffic dependent)

avoiding traffic on metro

30-60 min

E£400 – E£800; pre-booked; fixed price

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

comfort and meet-and-greet

30-60 min

E£800 – E£2,000; 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
Juan Santamaría 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 José to Cairo

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
EgyptairMSRMSYes
AviancaAVAAVNo
Iberojet AirlinesEVEE9Yes
VolarisVOIY4No
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
12 Jul
39°C24°C
19 Jul
40°C29°C
Monday
13 Jul
39°C24°C
20 Jul
41°C28°C
Tuesday
14 Jul
40°C24°C
21 Jul
40°C28°C
Wednesday
15 Jul
39°C24°C
22 Jul
39°C25°C
Thursday
16 Jul
39°C26°C
23 Jul
40°C26°C
Friday
17 Jul
39°C26°C
24 Jul
41°C26°C
Saturday
18 Jul
40°C26°C
25 Jul
40°C26°C
The most popular airlines for this route are Egyptair, Avianca, Iberojet Airlines, Volaris, and Air Cairo. San José 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 José?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San José and London, Cancún, Panama, Bogotá, Medellín, Los Angeles, Quepos, Mexico City, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Edinburgh, Guatemala City, Madrid, Managua, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Nosara, Vancouver, Cartagena.
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.
Which airports are there in San José?
San José is mainly served by Juan Santamaría International. But there are other airports nearby, including Tobías Bolaños International.
What airports are near San José?
The main airport in San José is Juan Santamaría International. It is also served by Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero.
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 José and Cairo?
Currently, you can fly between San José and Cairo with Egyptair, Avianca, Iberojet Airlines, Volaris, Air Cairo.
When’s the best time to travel between San José and Cairo?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San José 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 José and Cairo?
Traveling between San José 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 José?
There are a number of airports in and around San José. The main one is Juan Santamaría International and other nearby airports include Daniel Oduber Quirós International, Quepos La Managua, Limón International, Fortuna Arenal, Tortuguero
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