Economy fares · SFO to CAI
Lowest fare in our last check: $2,238 per person, round trip · checked Nov 8, 2026. Fares change and are confirmed when you book.
Photo of San Francisco, where this route departs: Downtown San Francisco skyline with the Transamerica Pyramid. Frank Schulenburg, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons, cropped; the crop is shared under the same licence.
Distance
7,460 mi
SFO to CAI, straight line
Nonstop
Not seen
in our Nov 8 check
Airlines seen
3
Lufthansa, SWISS, United Airlines
Fare checks
4
since Sep 26, 2026, latest Nov 8
Connecting flights from San Francisco to Cairo regularly include options on RJ with 2 stops along the way. Comparing your travel dates on ASAirspace helps you secure the live fares shown above before you book.
From 10 real fares found in our latest check. Prices are per person and can change.
$128 between the cheapest and priciest fare
In this check, fares on this route ranged from $2,238 to $2,366, a 5% difference. Airline, stops and travel dates all change the price, so compare the options below before you book.
10 real fares from our latest check, cheapest first. Prices are per person and can change until ticketed.
SWISS
1 stop · 30h 40m · Wed, Dec 23
$2,238
Check availabilityLufthansa
1 stop · 16h 55m · Wed, Dec 23
$2,258
Check availabilityUnited Airlines
1 stop · 20h 55m · Wed, Dec 23
$2,268
Check availabilityLufthansa
1 stop · 20h 25m · Wed, Dec 23
$2,278
Check availabilityUnited Airlines
1 stop · 16h 25m · Wed, Dec 23
$2,278
Check availabilityWhen searching this route, travelers will frequently see itineraries operated by RJ. These flights require 2 stops between San Francisco and Cairo, which adds varying connection times to the journey. A typical trip on this routing clocks in at 23h 56m, while longer layovers can extend the total travel time to 29h 31m. Comparing these options helps you balance the total transit time against current pricing.
Pricing on this international route fluctuates depending on the month you choose to travel. Based on recent data, fares show a gradual increase as you move from the end of the year in December 2026 into the early months of January 2027 and February 2027. Reviewing the live fares shown above for different departure weeks can help you pinpoint when pricing eases.
Keeping your departure and return dates flexible is one of the most effective ways to manage your ticket cost. Flights requiring 2 stops often present different price points compared to other routings, so checking various connection patterns is worthwhile. Booking well ahead of your planned departure gives you a wider window to monitor current pricing. You can also adjust your search to compare midweek departures against weekend travel to see how the schedule impacts the total cost.
Current search data shows no nonstop flights from San Francisco to Cairo. All available options require connections, with typical itineraries featuring 2 stops. Because you have to change planes twice, your total travel duration depends heavily on layover lengths. The quickest connecting options take 23h 56m, but if you choose flights with longer waits at the connecting airports, the trip will take 29h 31m.
ASAirspace offers a real live fare search with no booking fees to help you plan your trip from San Francisco to Cairo. The site updates constantly so you can review current pricing based on your exact travel dates. If you want help comparing the different flight durations or connection options, our travel advisors are available on the phone to talk you through the schedule.
Flights between San Francisco and Cairo are regularly operated by RJ. You can view their specific schedules and current pricing by checking the live fares shown above.
The total journey time varies based on your layovers. Available flights on this route require 2 stops, resulting in total travel times of 23h 56m or 29h 31m depending on the exact connections you choose.
No nonstop flights are currently showing in our search data for this route. Travelers flying from San Francisco to Cairo will need to book an itinerary with 2 stops.
Fares tend to be lower toward the end of the year, specifically around December 2026, before rising slightly as you move into January and February 2027. Check the live fares on this page to compare your specific travel months.
Searching several months ahead gives you the best opportunity to compare options. Pricing for international travel frequently changes, so monitoring the live fares shown above early on helps you understand the market before purchasing.
Pricing structures differ for one-way and return trips. Often, booking a return flight for dates like a departure on 2026-11-06 and a return on 2026-11-13 presents a different value than buying two separate one-way tickets. Compare both options using the search tool.
Baggage policies vary strictly by the airline operating your flight. Always check the airline's baggage allowance before booking to understand what is included in your chosen fare type.
The total cost is heavily influenced by the airline you choose, your travel dates, and the number of stops on the itinerary. Flexible dates and flying on days with less demand often yield different price points in the live fares shown above.
