Cheap flights from Cairo to Shanghai from $621 CAI, SPX → PVG, SHA
Cairo International Airport (CAI), Giza Sphinx (SPX) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG), Shanghai Hongqiao International Airport (SHA)
The cheapest return found recently is $621 with Etihad Airways, 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
- Cheapest return found recently
- $621, 26 Dec to 8 Jan 2027
- Usual return price
- $637 to $697
- Cheapest month to fly
- December 2026, return fares from $621 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- China Eastern, Egyptair
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $637 to $697.
Cheapest return found recently
$621
26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 · Etihad Airways
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 1:35 a.m. · Return leaves 6:15 p.m. · 61 h 10 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) · overnight connection · 21 h connection
found yesterday
Cheapest nonstop return
$818
24 May 2027 – 31 May 2027 · China Eastern
Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG)
Leaves 3:15 p.m. · Return leaves 1:45 p.m. · 21 h 45 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found yesterday
Every nonstop date from Cairo to Shanghai
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$621 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027found yesterdaySee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 50 days, 24 Sept to 12 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $533 to $624.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates from 22 Nov to 11 Oct 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 13-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 26 Dec to compare.
Every date we hold
252 fares on 14 departure dates
See the chart as a table
| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Nov – 13 Dec | $628 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 Nov – 5 Dec | $636 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 29 Nov – 10 Dec | $1,848 | Flydubai | Giza Sphinx (SPX) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Dec – 19 Dec | $638 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Dec – 23 Dec | $707 | Emirates | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 | $621 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Feb 2027 – 17 Feb 2027 | $639 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Mar 2027 – 31 Mar 2027 | $647 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Apr 2027 – 18 Apr 2027 | $646 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 30 Apr 2027 – 10 May 2027 | $666 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 5 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 24 May 2027 – 31 May 2027 | $631 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 18 Jun 2027 – 16 Jul 2027 | $664 | Etihad Airways | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 4 Oct 2027 – 15 Oct 2027 | $730 | Emirates | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 11 Oct 2027 – 22 Oct 2027 | $735 | Emirates | Cairo International Airport (CAI) → Shanghai Pudong International Airport (PVG) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
December 2026 is the cheapest month — from $621.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Etihad Airways, Emirates, Flydubai.
Premium cabin fares from Cairo to Shanghai
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Cairo to Shanghai?
Return
Fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 12 Nov (50 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $831 | $694 | +44% | 11 |
| 7–13 days | $682 | $628 | +18% | 16 |
| 14–29 days | $605 | $546 | +5% | 49 |
| 30–59 days | $579 | $533 | Cheapest seen | 41 |
| 60–89 days | $654 | $610 | +13% | 42 |
| 90–179 days | $653 | $607 | +13% | 46 |
| 180+ days | $586 | $579 | +1% | 50 |
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 26 Dec – 8 Jan 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Cairo to Shanghai?
The cheapest return found recently is $621 with Etihad Airways, 26 Dec to 8 Jan 2027, found yesterday. The cheapest return fare on each of 14 departure dates is usually $637 to $697.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Shanghai?
December 2026 is the cheapest month for a return, from $621, 26 Dec to 8 Jan 2027, found yesterday.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Cairo to Shanghai?
In 50 days of prices between 24 Sept and 12 Nov, return fares 30 to 59 days before departure were typically 30% lower than 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Cairo to Shanghai?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $818 with China Eastern, 24 May 2027 to 31 May 2027, found yesterday.
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Cairo to Shanghai?
Between 22 Nov and 11 Oct 2027, Etihad Airways has the cheapest return on 10 of the 14 departure dates we hold, Emirates on 3 and Flydubai on 1.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work