Question 1

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

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Shanghai (PVG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $846.

Question 2

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

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Flights via Dubai (DXB) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 35m.

Question 3

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sydney to Cairo?

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Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 44% of 1-stop itineraries from Sydney to Cairo on Cheapflights.

Question 4

What’s the fastest layover option from Sydney to Cairo?

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Flights via Dubai (DXB) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 43m.

Question 5

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sydney to Cairo round-trip?

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Flying on Sichuan Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Cairo, with prices starting at $519. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by China Eastern and Etihad Airways, with the lowest prices starting at $780 and $1,348, respectively. Sichuan Airlines is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

Question 6

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

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The price you pay for your flight from Sydney to Cairo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 7

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

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sydney to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Sydney to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,191). 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.

Question 8

What is the cheapest day to fly from Sydney to Cairo?

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

Question 9

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Question 11

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sydney to Cairo?

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Sichuan Airlines, Emirates and Etihad Airways are the most popular airlines when flying from Sydney to Cairo.

Question 12

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Sydney to Cairo?

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Thursday flights are found to be more expensive to fly from Sydney to Cairo. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Cairo.

Question 13

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sydney to Cairo?

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To save on the cost of your flight from Sydney to Cairo, book at least 47 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 44% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $1,062 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $1,473.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sydney to Cairo?

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Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, May can be a great choice for travel to Cairo. Flights to Cairo from Sydney in May are about $1,324 on average during May, but can be found for as low as $687.

Question 15

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

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When flying from Sydney to Cairo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 5% versus a flight in the morning.

Question 16

Can I find deals for flights from Sydney to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

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

Question 17

How can I find direct flights from Sydney to Cairo?

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

Question 18

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sydney to Cairo?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sydney 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.

Popular in	December
Cheapest in	May
Average price	$1,318

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Sichuan Airlines	Cheapest$519	Average$1,038	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
China Eastern	Cheapest$780	Average$938	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$1,348	Average$1,564	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,426	Average$1,873	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,474	Average$1,943	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Qantas Airways	Cheapest$1,594	Average$2,225	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time74%

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