Flying from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Cairo is ten hours ahead of San Francisco and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
Your SFO to CAI flight won't wait if you're late, so be at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
Travelling during a peak month like July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Cairo Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Popular stopovers between SFO and CAI include:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Mumbai Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
R 5,915 is the lowest price for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. A return flight starts from R 12,358. These fares may change based on availability.
Don't leave everything to the last minute. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from SFO to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some terrific early bird deals.
Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cairo Airport is easy if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the best prices across every month and bag a great deal.
Snapping up cheap flights from SFO to CAI is easy with Price Alerts. Simply create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.
Select your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cairo Airport.
Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Of the departures from San Francisco International Airport, 78% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
To get to San Francisco International Airport from central San Francisco, it'll take about 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 21 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 35 minutes when using public transport.
Get your break off to a leisurely start by staying near SFO. Whether you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cairo Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these hotels are ideal:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel near CAI if you're catching a late San Francisco International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get your adventure underway by picking up a Cairo Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cairo Airport around one week in advance gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Cairo Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo Airport, Cairo is approximately 23 kilometres away. It takes around 45 minutes to drive to the centre.
If you're travelling on public transport, expect a journey of roughly 1 hour.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Book your flights from San Francisco International Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SFO to CAI in January. Average temperatures are between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many places in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've seen Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, top sights here include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Port Said is another favourite destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without seeing Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
