Cairo

$386+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairo (CAI)

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SFO — CAI
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Cairo are usually found in January or March, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Cairo (CAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$628
(ITA Airways)

One-way from

$386
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$802
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Cairo flight deals.
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From San Francisco to Cairo
One-way flight from San Francisco to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 5, 2025.

This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 10mITA Airways
Sun 11/235:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 11/3$628
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:00 amSFO - CAI
2 stops33h 15mITA Airways
Sun 11/235:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 11/3$633
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 10mITA Airways
Fri 11/144:35 amCAI - SFO
2 stops23h 03mITA Airways
Deal found 11/4$638
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/63:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 10mITA Airways
Fri 11/214:35 amCAI - SFO
2 stops24h 12mITA Airways
Deal found 11/3$639
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/87:00 amSFO - CAI
2 stops33h 15mITA Airways
Fri 11/144:35 amCAI - SFO
2 stops23h 03mITA Airways
Deal found 11/4$643
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:05 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops41h 10mITA Airways
Sun 11/235:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 11/3$644
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1211:05 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops41h 10mITA Airways
Fri 11/215:55 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops36h 22mITA Airways
Deal found 11/3$649
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/611:40 amSFO - CAI
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/124:35 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$651
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/26:28 amSFO - CAI
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/95:55 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops33h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$655
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/109:10 amSFO - CAI
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/195:55 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$657
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/113:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/184:35 amCAI - SFO
2 stops28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$659
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/96:39 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops45h 36mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/205:55 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops34h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$660

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Cairo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Cairo that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Cairo

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Depart

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Price

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 2/5

3:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Wed 2/18

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$756

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

3:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Wed 2/25

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$756

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

3:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Tue 3/17

2:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$756

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

3:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Mon 3/9

2:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$756

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 1/13

3:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Tue 1/20

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$756

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

3:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Tue 3/10

2:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$756

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 10m

Cairo

Sun 2/22

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$760

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sun 2/15

6:05 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 05m

Cairo

Thu 2/26

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$760

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

6:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 10m

Cairo

Tue 3/17

2:10 am-2:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$760

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 2/16

10:55 pm-12:10 am

2 stops39h 15m

Cairo

Sat 2/21

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$760

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Compare providers for flights from San Francisco to Cairo

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Cairo in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cairo flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Cairo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Cairo flights, Cheapflights users trust Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Cairo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Cairo

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Cairo. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

The best time to book flights from San Francisco to Cairo is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cairo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairo (average of $569). Flying from San Francisco to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $862). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from San Francisco to Cairo in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Cairo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Cairo flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated November 5, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Lufthansa from San Francisco to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

7.9

Comfort

7.4

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Chris,Jul 2025

DFW - DOH

Too crammed for the amount you have to pay. That was very uncomfortable

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Cairo?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to Cairo in 22h 30m. Fly via KLM or Delta to get the fastest option. San Francisco and Cairo are separated by a distance of 7454 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $572, ITA Airways will fly you from San Francisco to Cairo and back. In addition to ITA Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $688 and $698, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Cairo?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    Most Istanbul visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii. Travelers on a layover in Istanbul can visit Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii, by traveling 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi, respectively after landing at Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $37 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Rome?

    Rome travelers tend to visit Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, and Colosseum more than any other notable places. Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, and Colosseum can be accessed by traveling approximately 14.0 mi, 13.5 mi, and 14.0 mi, respectively from Rome Fiumicino. Those on a layover in Rome in need of a rental car can book one at Rome Fiumicino for about $25.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in London?

    London travelers tend to visit Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus more than any other attractions. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Piccadilly Circus can be visited by traveling about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.1 mi respectively from London Heathrow. Those landing in London looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $29 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Cairo flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Cairo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Cairo (average of $569). Flying from San Francisco to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $862). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Cairo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Cairo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
ITA AirwaysCheapest$572Average$902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$688Average$860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$698Average$841FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$732Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$756Average$865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$756Average$853FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$757Average$928FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$802Average$882FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
LufthansaCheapest$817Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
British AirwaysCheapest$894Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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