Egypt to China Β· 5,200 miles (8,369 km)

Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (PVG) flights

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31,000 milesCheapest economy award, one way, with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club

An economy award from Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (PVG) starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $67.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (PVG): China Eastern Airlines and EgyptAir. The two airports are 5,200 miles (8,369 km) apart. China Eastern Airlines is in SkyTeam and EgyptAir is in Star Alliance. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Hangzhou, Chengdu and Beijing and more.

How many miles CAI to PVG costs

Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.

ProgramEconomyTaxes and fees
Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines31,000$67.50–387
Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn EgyptAir35,000$57.50–447
EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn EgyptAir40,000$57.50–447
Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines43,500$57.50–197
Avianca LifeMilesOn EgyptAir45,000$62.50–72
ANA Mileage ClubOn EgyptAir48,000$57.50–447
Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn EgyptAir55,000$47.50–447
Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn EgyptAir59,000$57.50–447
Air Canada AeroplanOn EgyptAir60,000$65.50–75
United MileagePlusOn EgyptAir60,000$37.50–47
TAP Miles&GoOn EgyptAir70,000$132.30–491.80

Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.

Compare every program in the Award Flight Pricer

Airlines flying nonstop from CAI to PVG

  • China Eastern Airlines logo
    China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam Β· bookable with 8 programsWho books it
  • EgyptAir logo
    EgyptAirStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book CAI to PVG with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

CAI to PVG with one stop

38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Hangzhou (HGH)EgyptAir, then China Eastern Airlines
    EgyptAir logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way
    3U
    3U
    Air China logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +4
  • Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
    EgyptAir logo
    Air China logo
    Air China logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    +1
  • Via Delhi (DEL)EgyptAir, then Air India and China Eastern Airlines
    EgyptAir logo
    Air India logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
    Gulf Air logo
    EgyptAir logo
    Gulf Air logo
  • Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
    EgyptAir logo
    Qatar Airways logo
    Qatar Airways logo
  • Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
    Emirates logo
    EgyptAir logo
    Emirates logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Riyadh (RUH)EgyptAir, Saudia and 7 more, then China Eastern Airlines
    EgyptAir logo
    Saudia logo
    Flynas logo
    +6
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
    Etihad Airways logo
    EgyptAir logo
    3L
    Etihad Airways logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Guangzhou (CAN)EgyptAir, then Air China, China Southern Airlines and 6 more
    EgyptAir logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
    +5
  • Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
    EgyptAir logo
    Turkish Airlines logo
    SM
    Turkish Airlines logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
  • Via Shenzhen (SZX)Hainan Airlines the whole way
    Hainan Airlines logo
    Air China logo
    China Southern Airlines logo
    Hainan Airlines logo
    +3
  • Via Athens (ATH)Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir and 2 more, then Juneyao Airlines
    Aegean Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
    SM
    +1
    Juneyao Airlines logo
  • Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot the whole way
    Aeroflot logo
    China Eastern Airlines logo
    Aeroflot logo
  • Via Budapest (BUD)EgyptAir, then Shanghai Airlines
    EgyptAir logo
    Shanghai Airlines logo
See all 38 in Routes

CAI to PVG: common questions

How many miles does CAI to PVG cost?

In economy it starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $67.50. Next cheapest: Thai Royal Orchid Plus (35,000), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (40,000) and Qantas Frequent Flyer (43,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.

Which airlines fly nonstop from CAI to PVG?

China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and EgyptAir (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Shanghai (PVG).

How far is Cairo from Shanghai by plane?

Cairo (CAI) and Shanghai (PVG) are 5,200 miles (8,369 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book CAI to PVG award flights?

19 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Aeromexico Rewards, Air Canada Aeroplan, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, China Eastern Eastern Miles, Delta SkyMiles and 11 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

Where can I connect between Cairo and Shanghai?

The most direct connections are through Hangzhou (HGH), Chengdu (TFU), Beijing (PEK), Delhi (DEL) and Bahrain (BAH). On 17 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Sichuan Airlines through Chengdu.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.