Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Cairo
Cheap Flights from Shanghai to Cairo
Looking for cheap flights from Shanghai to Cairo? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Shanghai to Cairo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 25,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Shanghai to Cairo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-12
PVG - CAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $41.4
2026-11-10
PVG - CAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $64.5
2026-11-11
PVG - CAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $64.5
2026-11-13
PVG - CAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $64.5
2026-11-14
PVG - CAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $64.5
2026-11-15
PVG - CAI
Economy | 2 Stops
From 25,000 Pts + $64.5
Shanghai to Cairo flight facts
Distance
5,174 mi
8,326 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 10h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
−6h
Cairo is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
Airports in Shanghai
PVG · Shanghai Pudong Intl
SHA · Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport
Airports in Cairo
CAI · Cairo Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Hangzhou - Cairo · Hangzhou is 86 mi from Shanghai
Premium cabin flights from Shanghai to Cairo
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
PVG - CAI
First | 1 Stop
From 170,600 Pts + $497.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-21
PVG - CAI
First | 1 Stop
From 170,600 Pts + $497.1
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
PVG - CAI
First | 1 Stop
From 170,600 Pts + $497.3
Premium cabin
2026-11-17
PVG - CAI
Business | 2 Stops
From 50,000 Pts + $63.7
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
PVG - CAI
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 78,000 Pts + $406.2
Premium cabin
2026-12-30
PVG - CAI
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 78,000 Pts + $406.2
Selected hotels for your next stay
Cairo (Egypt)
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
From 35,000 Pts or $138
Cairo (Egypt)
JW Marriott Hotel Cairo
From Pts or $237
Cairo (Egypt)
Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel
From Pts or $176
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Shanghai to Cairo depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Shanghai to Cairo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Shanghai to Cairo.
Shanghai and Cairo are about 5,174 miles (8,326 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 5,174-mile straight-line distance takes about 10h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cairo is 6 hours behind Shanghai.
Departures from Shanghai: Shanghai Pudong Intl (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA). Arrivals in Cairo: Cairo Intl (CAI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cairo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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