Award flights from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)
Award space from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between San Francisco (SFO, SJC) and Cairo (CAI) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 27,000 points + $339.89 on SFO–CAI (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 80,000 Avios on SFO–CAI (Qatar Airways Privilege Club); mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $32.79 on SFO–CAI (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 27,000 pts + $339.89
- SFO–CAI · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 55,000 pts + $31.39
- SFO–CAI · MileagePlus
- Lowest business class
- 80,000 pts + taxes not reported
- SFO–CAI · Privilege Club · mixed cabin from 70,000 pts + $32.79 on SFO–CAI (AAdvantage)
- Lowest first class
- 85,000 pts + $432.79
- SFO–CAI · Atmos
Economy was lowest on SFO–CAI: 27,000 points + $339.89 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 42,500 miles + $100.00 with Avianca LifeMiles on SJC–CAI. With Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, business class started at 93,000 miles + $543.57, about 2.3 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $290.32).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) on points: 27,000 points + $339.89 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on SFO–CAI (seen on 12 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $339.89 | SFO–CAI | 12 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $231.19 | SFO–CAI | 258 |
| Emirates Skywards | 35,000 pts + $269.99 | SFO–CAI | 214 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $22.59 | SFO–CAI | 201 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–CAI | 98 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 40,000 pts + $290.32 | SFO–CAI | 15 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 42,500 pts + $64.79 | SFO–CAI | 202 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 42,500 pts + $100.00 | SJC–CAI | 15 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 42,900 pts + $76.39 | SFO–CAI | 31 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $7.59 | SFO–CAI | 237 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 57,600 pts + $37.29 | SFO–CAI | 196 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 57,800 pts + $400.49 | SFO–CAI | 138 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $77.70 | SFO–CAI | 241 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 65,000 pts + $66.30 | SFO–CAI | 73 |
| Etihad Guest | 71,500 pts + $294.99 | SFO–CAI | 226 |
| GOL Smiles | 124,500 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–CAI | 122 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) on points: 55,000 miles + $31.39 with United MileagePlus on SFO–CAI (seen on 236 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $31.39 | SFO–CAI | 236 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 55,000 pts + $119.79 | SFO–CAI | 111 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 55,000 pts + $397.58 | SFO–CAI | 4 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 56,000 pts + $400.59 | SFO–CAI | 6 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $358.99 | SFO–CAI | 250 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $49.39 | SFO–CAI | 47 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 108,000 pts + $100.09 | SFO–CAI | 72 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 129,800 pts + $37.39 | SFO–CAI | 129 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 144,040 pts + $121.90 | SFO–CAI | 59 |
| GOL Smiles | 379,900 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–CAI | 4 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) on points: 80,000 Avios + taxes not reported with Qatar Airways Privilege Club on SFO–CAI (seen on 18 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $32.79Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 38 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–CAI | 18 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $420.59Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 131 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $7.59Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 237 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $530.29 | SFO–CAI | 251 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $77.90Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 117 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia Miles | 93,000 pts + $543.57 | SFO–CAI | 4 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 105,000 pts + taxes not reported | SFO–CAI | 197 |
| Emirates Skywards | 109,000 pts + $1,077.99 | SFO–CAI | 201 |
| Etihad Guest | 113,000 pts + $294.99Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 222 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 131,000 pts + $1,643.09Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 58 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 449,600 pts + $37.39Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 81 |
First Class
Lowest first class from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) on points: 85,000 points + $432.79 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on SFO–CAI (seen on 113 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 85,000 pts + $432.79 | SFO–CAI | 113 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 165,000 pts + $78.50 | SFO–CAI | 30 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 257,300 pts + $901.99Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 6 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 449,600 pts + $37.39Mixed cabin | SFO–CAI | 129 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) at a glance
- From
- San Francisco (SFO, SJC)
- To
- Cairo (CAI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 17 of 17 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Air India (AI), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE) and 29 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 7,459–7,465 miles (12,004–12,014 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cairo (CAI)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between San Francisco and Cairo (CAI), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| San Francisco (SFO) to Cairo (CAI) | 27,000 pts + $339.89Virgin Atlantic · 12 dates | 55,000 pts + $31.39MileagePlus · 236 dates | 70,000 pts + $32.79AAdvantage · 38 dates · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $432.79Atmos · 113 dates |
| San Jose (SJC) to Cairo (CAI) | 42,500 pts + $100.00LifeMiles · 15 dates | 62,500 pts + $71.09Atmos · 16 dates | 88,000 pts + $13.19MileagePlus · 31 dates · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $39.59Atmos · 19 dates · Mixed cabin |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)
- Economy: 27,000 points + $339.89 on San Francisco (SFO) to Cairo (CAI) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 12 dates.
- Premium Economy: 55,000 miles + $31.39 on San Francisco (SFO) to Cairo (CAI) with United MileagePlus, which showed premium economy award space there on 236 dates.
- Business Class: 80,000 Avios on San Francisco (SFO) to Cairo (CAI) with Qatar Airways Privilege Club, which showed business-class award space there on 18 dates; mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $32.79 on SFO–CAI (American Airlines AAdvantage).
- First Class: 85,000 points + $432.79 on San Francisco (SFO) to Cairo (CAI) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed first-class award space there on 113 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | SFO–CAI | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $231.89 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | SFO–CAI | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.39 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–CAI | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $121.79Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–CAI | Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $95.30Mixed cabin | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | SFO–CAI | Emirates Skywards | 181,000 pts + $1,077.99 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–CAI | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 85,000 pts + $432.79 | 6 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–CAI | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 299,300 pts + $1,077.99 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SFO–CAI | Delta SkyMiles | 453,800 pts + $37.49 | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 pts + $231.19 (18 dates)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + $31.49 (19 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 130,000 pts + $432.99 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + $231.39 (28 dates)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + $31.39 (27 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $121.79 (3 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + $432.79 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + $33.59 (7 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (29 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Flying Blue | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)Atmos · Mixed cabin | 85,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)Skywards | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)Atmos | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Atmos | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)Skywards | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Aeroplan | 165,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Aeroplan | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 375,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)Skywards | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 110,000 pts + $39.59 (17 dates)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)MileagePlus | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | 255,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | |
| 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Skywards | — | 181,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Skywards | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)?
In business class, SFO–CAI with 80,000 Avios (Qatar Airways Privilege Club); mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $32.79 on SFO–CAI (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, SFO–CAI with 27,000 points + $339.89 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between San Francisco and Cairo (CAI) had award space?
SFO–CAI (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and SJC–CAI (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 points + $339.89 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 12 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 17:45 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 80,000 Avios with Qatar Airways Privilege Club. Qatar Airways Privilege Club showed business-class award space on 18 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 23:34 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 70,000 miles + $32.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)?
17 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 201 dates, premium economy 47 dates, business class 38 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 241 dates, premium economy 59 dates, business class 117 dates, first class 30 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 202 dates, premium economy 111 dates, business class 131 dates, first class 113 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 15 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 31 dates); Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (economy 15 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 4 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 196 dates, premium economy 129 dates, business class 81 dates, first class 129 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 214 dates, business class 201 dates) and 9 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $7.59 with MileagePlus (44,000 miles + $7.59) to $400.49 with Qantas (57,800 points + $400.49); in business class from $7.59 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $7.59 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,643.09 with Qantas (131,000 points + $1,643.09 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest business-class award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Cathay Pacific Asia Miles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 27,000 points + taxes not reported with Virgin Atlantic (5 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Sep 2027 departures, 80,000 Avios + taxes not reported with Privilege Club (2 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Feb 2027 departures from 70,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from San Francisco to Cairo (CAI)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles about 360 days and 12 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 2, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.