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Flights from Cairo to San Jose
There are no direct flights from Cairo to San Jose. The easiest way is one stop via Frankfurt or Paris, about 17h 50m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 17h 18m
Cairo to San Jose at a glance
Fastest journey17h 18mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Frankfurt or Paris
Best ways to fly from Cairo to San Jose
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CAI Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 11,805 km7,331 miles
- Journey time
- 17h 18mestimate
- Time difference
- -8hSan Jose vs Cairo
- Currency in San Jose
- USD
- Airports
- CAI, SPX, CCE → SJO
Flights from Cairo to San Jose: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Cairo to San Jose?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Frankfurt, Paris and Zurich. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Cairo to San Jose?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 17h 18m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 11,805 km.
Where do you change planes between Cairo and San Jose?
The best connecting points are Frankfurt (FRA), Paris (CDG), Zurich (ZRH) and Madrid (MAD). Condor flies both legs via Frankfurt, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Cairo and San Jose?
Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Sphinx International Airport (SPX) and Capital International Airport (CCE). San Jose: Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO).
What is the time difference between Cairo and San Jose?
San Jose is 8 hours behind Cairo.





