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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
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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 Frankfurt (FRA) SJO
Leg 1: Condor, EgyptAir, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa
One airline, one ticket ~17h 50m
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CAI Paris (CDG) SJO
Leg 1: Air France, EgyptAir · Leg 2: Air France
One airline, one ticket ~17h 41m
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CAI Zurich (ZRH) SJO
Leg 1: Edelweiss Air · Leg 2: Edelweiss Air
One airline, one ticket ~17h 38m
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CAI Madrid (MAD) SJO
Leg 1: EgyptAir, Iberia Express · Leg 2: Evelop Airlines, Iberia
Same alliance ~17h 18m
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CAI New York (JFK) SJO
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: Avianca Costa Rica, JetBlue Airways
Same alliance ~18h 13m
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CAI Chicago (ORD) SJO
Leg 1: EgyptAir · Leg 2: American Airlines, Avianca Costa Rica, United Airlines
Same alliance ~19h 19m
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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.

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