Flying from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO): what you need to know
The timezone in San Francisco is UTC-7, which is nine hours behind Cairo.
To ensure you catch your CAI to SFO flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer lines in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAI and SFO:
Franz Josef Strauss Airport
Charles de Gaulle Airport
Frankfurt Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight is $503. A round-trip plane ticket is currently $801. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
To find cheap tickets from CAI to SFO, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport across the month. It's a great way to snap up a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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Handy information about Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Of all flights leaving Cairo International Airport, 63.38% touch down on time at their destination.
To get to Cairo International Airport from central Cairo, it'll take about 30 minutes if you're traveling by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 21 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
Planning to catch public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
Taking an early flight from Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the airport (and catch some extra z's) by choosing one of these hotels near CAI:
Arriving at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Consider booking a hotel near SFO if you're on a late Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight. Choose one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Grab a San Francisco International Airport rental car and discover San Francisco and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are leading providers to choose from here.
For the best deal, book your ride from San Francisco International Airport around one week before your trip.
Getting from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to central San Francisco
San Francisco International Airport is roughly 21 kilometers from the center of San Francisco. The drive time takes about 20 minutes.
Traveling on public transport takes around 45 minutes.
When to fly to San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
August is the most popular month for flights from Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. For a quieter experience, travel to San Francisco in February.
The warmest month in San Francisco is September, with the temperature ranging between 12ºC (54ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF). Book your flights from Cairo International Airport to San Francisco International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
January sees average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 16ºC (61ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to SFO around that time if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
San Francisco has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States just waiting to be discovered. About 64 kilometers south-east of San Francisco, a trip to San Jose will keep your itinerary busy. Start with leading attractions like Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.
Fresno is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometers south-east of San Francisco. No trip is complete without seeing Forestiere Underground Gardens, Fresno Chaffee Zoo and Shinzen Japanese Garden.