Cairo, EgyptShanghai, China

Flights from Cairo to Shanghai

Nonstop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (PVG) take about 10h 58m (8,370 km). Egyptair and China Eastern fly it. Lowest fare seen: $475 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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Photo of Shanghai: King of Hearts, CC BY-SA 4.0, via Wikimedia Commons.

When you land in Shanghai

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

Air Canada airplane being serviced at Shanghai Pudong Airport. Busy tarmac with multiple aircraft. — arriving in Shanghai

Airport transfer

PVG → Shanghai, booked before you fly

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Cairo Airport · 8 lounges

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Airlines flying Cairo to Shanghai

Carriers on CAI–PVG according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen✈ China Easternnonstop fare seen

Cairo to Shanghai fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Oct 2026, from $475 one-way. With stops: Nov 2026, from $381. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

Departing	Nonstop from	Cheaper with stops
Oct 2026	$47528 Oct 2026 · Egyptair	$416 · 1 stop31 Oct 2026
Nov 2026	$4859 Nov 2026 · Egyptair	$381 · 1 stop10 Nov 2026
Dec 2026	$59430 Dec 2026 · Egyptair	$392 · 1 stop29 Dec 2026
Jan 2027	$59818 Jan 2027 · Egyptair	$386 · 3 stops18 Jan 2027
May 2027	$53623 May 2027 · China Eastern	$391 · 1 stop23 May 2027
Aug 2027	$53610 Aug 2027 · China Eastern	$415 · 1 stop10 Aug 2027

When to go for the lowest fare

Fares were close across the months we saw: $381 for November 2026, $386 at best after that.

Nonstop or with a stop

A connection undercut nonstop in 6 of 6 months with both fares.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cairo to Shanghai, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

Best time to fly to Shanghai

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China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

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Frequently asked questions — Cairo to Shanghai flights

How long is the flight from Cairo to Shanghai?

A nonstop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (PVG) takes about 10h 58m, covering 8,370 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.

How far is Cairo from Shanghai by air?

The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport and Shanghai Pudong International Airport is 8,370 km (5,201 miles), a ultra long-haul route.

Which airlines fly from Cairo to Shanghai?

Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAI–PVG route include Egyptair and China Eastern. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.

How much does a flight from Cairo to Shanghai cost?

The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAI–PVG was $475 USD with Egyptair (nonstop), departing 28 Oct 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.

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

In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $381 one-way, against $416 for October 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.

Is it cheaper to fly nonstop or with a stop from Cairo to Shanghai?

In the fares we saw (22 Oct 2026), connecting was cheaper: from $381 with one stop against $475 nonstop, a saving of $94. Nonstop saves the connection time.

Do I need a visa to travel from Egypt to China?

It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter China visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

What is the best time to visit Shanghai?

China is a great destination year-round. Check local weather patterns before booking and consider shoulder seasons for lower prices and fewer crowds.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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