Shanghai (PVG) to Cairo (CAI) flights
An economy award from Shanghai (PVG) to Cairo (CAI) starts at 31,000 miles one way with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on China Eastern Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $43.50. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Cairo (CAI): 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 PVG to CAI 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.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubOn China Eastern Airlines | 31,000 | $43.50–360 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn EgyptAir | 35,000 | $33.50–420 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn EgyptAir | 40,000 | $33.50–420 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn China Eastern Airlines | 43,500 | $33.50–170 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn EgyptAir | 45,000 | $38.50–45 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn EgyptAir | 48,000 | $33.50–420 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn EgyptAir | 55,000 | $23.50–420 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn EgyptAir | 59,000 | $33.50–420 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn EgyptAir | 60,000 | $41.50–48 |
| United MileagePlusOn EgyptAir | 60,000 | $13.50–20 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn EgyptAir | 70,000 | $108.30–464.80 |
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 PricerAirlines flying nonstop from PVG to CAI
- China Eastern AirlinesSkyTeam · bookable with 8 programsWho books it
- EgyptAirStar Alliance · bookable with 11 programsWho books it
Book PVG to CAI with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Aeromexico RewardsBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks EgyptAir
- Air France-KLM Flying BlueBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks EgyptAir
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks EgyptAir
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks EgyptAir
- China Eastern Eastern MilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Delta SkyMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks EgyptAir
- Garuda Indonesia GarudaMilesBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Korean Air SKYPASSBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks EgyptAir
- SAS EuroBonusBooks China Eastern Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks EgyptAir
- TAP Miles&GoBooks EgyptAir
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks EgyptAir
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks EgyptAir
- United MileagePlusBooks EgyptAir
- Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubBooks China Eastern Airlines
PVG to CAI with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Hangzhou (HGH)China Eastern Airlines, then EgyptAir
- Via Chengdu (TFU)Sichuan Airlines the whole way3U
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3U - Via Beijing (PEK)Air China the whole way
+1 - Via Delhi (DEL)Air India and China Eastern Airlines, then EgyptAir
- Via Bahrain (BAH)Gulf Air the whole way
- Via Doha (DOH)Qatar Airways the whole way
- Via Dubai (DXB)Emirates the whole way
- Via Riyadh (RUH)China Eastern Airlines, then EgyptAir, Saudia and 7 more
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- Via Abu Dhabi (AUH)Etihad Airways the whole way
3L - Via Guangzhou (CAN)Air China, China Southern Airlines and 6 more, then EgyptAir
+5 - Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
SM - Via Shenzhen (SZX)Hainan Airlines the whole way+3
- Via Athens (ATH)Juneyao Airlines, then Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir and 2 more
SM+1 - Via Moscow (SVO)Aeroflot the whole way
- Via Budapest (BUD)Shanghai Airlines, then EgyptAir
PVG to CAI: common questions
How many miles does PVG to CAI 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 $43.50. 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 PVG to CAI?
China Eastern Airlines (SkyTeam) and EgyptAir (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Shanghai (PVG) to Cairo (CAI).
How far is Shanghai from Cairo by plane?
Shanghai (PVG) and Cairo (CAI) 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 PVG to CAI 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 Shanghai and Cairo?
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.