Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Cairo?

Flights from San Diego to Cairo usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Cairo?

Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Cairo: • Economy Class • Premium Economy Class • Business Class

Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Cairo pass through?

One-stop flights from San Diego to Cairo most commonly connect through: • London Heathrow (LHR) - 80% of one-stop connections • Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 17% of one-stop connections • New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 3% of one-stop connections

Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Cairo?

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Diego to Cairo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,153 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,378, a difference of $225. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

What popular places can I visit in Cairo?

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum and Cairo International Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

How long is a flight from San Diego to Cairo?

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Cairo takes 00m, covering 7,628 miles.

Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Cairo?

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Have flight prices from San Diego to Cairo changed much recently?

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $970 to $7,873. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

How are flight prices from San Diego to Cairo looking right now?

One-way fares from San Diego to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $727, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Cairo?

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 05m, compared with 21h via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 23h 38m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).

What is the time difference between San Diego and Cairo?

Cairo is 9 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

What car rental options are available at Cairo Airport (CAI)?

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $33 for economy cars. Top options include: • Alamo • Autounion Car Rental • Avis • Hertz • Sixt

How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Cairo flight?

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Cairo range from $1,140 to $1,379, with an average of $1,262 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,140 counts as a good deal.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Cairo?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Cairo. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Cairo?

•August is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Cairo at $980 round-trip. •June ($1,482) and July ($1,440) are the most expensive months. •The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average. This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

Which airline is the cheapest to fly from San Diego to Cairo?

British Airways ($1,040) and Lufthansa ($1,343) are the cheapest airlines to fly round-trip from San Diego to Cairo according to KAYAK data over the last 5 days.

What’s the most popular layover airport when flying from San Diego to Cairo?

London Heathrow (LHR) is the most popular layover for the San Diego to Cairo route. 80% of KAYAK users who booked 1-stop round-trips over the past 3 months connected via LHR.

What is the cheapest layover airport when flying from San Diego to Cairo?

Flights via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) offer the most affordable fares, with an average round-trip price of $1,264. Based on KAYAK data over the past 3 months.

When flying from San Diego to Cairo which airport offers the shortest layover?

London Heathrow (LHR) had the shortest average connection time for San Diego to Cairo layovers at 12h 01m over the past 3 months.

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Cheapest round-trip

$970

Typical prices: $1,140-$1,379

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SAN - CAI • 2 stops

Cheapest one-way

$433

Typical prices: $605-$990

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Fri 11/23

SAN - CAI • 3 stops

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August

Cheapest • 22% price drop

March

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Cheapest • Avg $1,264 (round-trip)

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Shortest trip • 20h 05m (one-way)

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Recent round-trip flight deals from San Diego to Cairo

Sat, Jan 23 - Fri, Feb 5

9:45 pm - 11:55 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

40h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Istanbul

2:20 am - 8:23 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

28h 03m2 stops Istanbul New York John F Kennedy Intl

$939Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 31 - Sun, Feb 28

7:00 am - 2:05 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

33h 05m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Amman Queen Alia Intl

7:55 pm - 10:15 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

36h 20m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$970Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 25

7:00 am - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

25h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Amman Queen Alia Intl

5:05 am - 10:19 amCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

39h 14m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$981Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jan 16 - Wed, Feb 3

3:53 pm - 6:55 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

41h 02m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Amman Queen Alia Intl

5:05 am - 4:51 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

45h 46m2 stops Amman Queen Alia Intl Chicago O'Hare Intl

$981Multiple Airlines

Tue, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 6

4:45 pm - 12:15 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

22h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

5:20 pm - 2:55 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

30h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,040British Airways

Mon, Jan 11 - Mon, Jan 25

6:00 pm - 10:35 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

18h 35m1 stop London Heathrow

5:40 pm - 4:10 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

32h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,041British Airways

Tue, Feb 9 - Tue, Feb 23

6:00 pm - 4:30 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

24h 30m1 stop London Heathrow

5:30 am - 4:10 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

20h 40m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,041British Airways

Wed, Mar 17 - Mon, Mar 29

6:35 pm - 12:35 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

21h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

3:40 am - 5:25 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

22h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$1,343Lufthansa

Tue, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 29

6:35 pm - 12:35 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

21h 00m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

3:40 am - 5:25 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

22h 45m2 stops Frankfurt am Main Los Angeles

$1,343Lufthansa

Sun, Jan 10 - Mon, May 31

2:32 pm - 12:35 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

24h 03m2 stops Los Angeles Munich Franz Josef Strauss

3:55 am - 3:25 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

21h 30m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$1,357Lufthansa

Recent last minute flight deals from San Diego to Cairo

Tue, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 13

11:02 am - 1:25 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

28h 23m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Paris Charles de Gaulle

3:25 am - 8:43 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

27h 18m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,714Air France

Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 14

10:40 am - 6:50 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

22h 10m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Zurich

5:35 am - 3:45 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

20h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$3,919Multiple Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

3:05 pm - 12:55 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

36h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:55 pm - 12:10 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

32h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$5,039KLM

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

3:05 pm - 12:55 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

36h 50m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

1:55 pm - 12:10 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

32h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$5,040KLM

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

10:40 pm - 10:35 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

37h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

5:30 am - 9:50 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

26h 20m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$5,807British Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

10:40 pm - 10:35 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

37h 55m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl London Heathrow

5:40 pm - 8:35 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

36h 55m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$5,807British Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

2:18 pm - 11:15 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

22h 57m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth London Heathrow

5:30 am - 7:09 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

23h 39m2 stops London Heathrow Dallas/Fort Worth

$5,873British Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

10:30 pm - 4:00 pmSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

31h 30m2 stops Chicago O'Hare Intl Frankfurt am Main

5:35 am - 3:45 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

20h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$6,367Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

6:26 pm - 12:35 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

20h 09m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:35 am - 3:45 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

20h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$6,444Lufthansa

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 9

4:01 pm - 12:35 amSAN San Diego-CAI Cairo

22h 34m2 stops San Francisco Munich Franz Josef Strauss

5:35 am - 3:45 pmCAI Cairo-SAN San Diego

20h 10m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss

$6,594Lufthansa

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What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Cairo?: Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Diego to Cairo. It’s 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 9% higher.
What’s the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Cairo? KAYAK internal proprietary data takes all prices for each month over the last 12 months for round-trip flights from San Diego to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers and then takes the median of all values for each month.: •August is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Cairo at $980 round-trip.
•June ($1,482) and July ($1,440) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 51% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

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What cabin classes can I book on flights from San Diego to Cairo?
Three cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
How long is a flight from San Diego to Cairo?
A nonstop flight from San Diego to Cairo takes 00m, covering 7,628 miles.
Do I need a passport to fly from San Diego to Cairo?
Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.
How much should I expect to pay for a San Diego to Cairo flight?
Round-trip flights from San Diego to Cairo range from $1,140 to $1,379, with an average of $1,262 over the past 12 months. Anything below $1,140 counts as a good deal.
Have flight prices from San Diego to Cairo changed much recently?
Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $970 to $7,873. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.
How are flight prices from San Diego to Cairo looking right now?
One-way fares from San Diego to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $727, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.
What car rental options are available at Cairo Airport (CAI)?
Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt
Which airports can I use when flying from San Diego to Cairo?
Flights from San Diego to Cairo usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).
Which airports do connecting flights from San Diego to Cairo pass through?
One-stop flights from San Diego to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• London Heathrow (LHR) - 80% of one-stop connections
• Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) - 17% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 3% of one-stop connections
Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from San Diego to Cairo?
Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from San Diego to Cairo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,153 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $1,378, a difference of $225.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.
How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from San Diego to Cairo?
Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 05m, compared with 21h via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 23h 38m via New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK).
What is the time difference between San Diego and Cairo?
Cairo is 9 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern European Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.
What popular places can I visit in Cairo?
Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum and Cairo International Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $1,153, about $225 less than Monday fares (16% savings) based on the last 12 months.
If you can choose when to travel, plan your San Diego to Cairo trip for August. Fares historically average $980 round-trip in that month - typically $502 less than the most expensive month, which is June (based on the last 12 months).
If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Cairo Airport.

• Le Méridien Cairo Airport
• Le Passage Cairo Hotel & Casino
• Novotel Cairo Airport

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