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Cheap flights from Melbourne to Cairo from $602

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 16/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CAI
26 Feb — 5 Mar1
1 adult

The best prices from Melbourne to Cairo are usually found in April or March, booked 73 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Melbourne to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (ME1) to Cairo (CAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,286

One-way from

$602

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$2,140
Sichuan Airlines
  • Sichuan Airlines
  • 1/4-1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 82h 05m total
  • Melbourne to Cairo
16/3
  • 16/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 00m total
  • Melbourne to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($201 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($61 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Cairo

Cheapest flights from Melbourne to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Melbourne to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 21 February 2025.

Mon 13/1021:20MEL - CAI
1 stop41h 30mSichuan Airlines
Wed 22/1014:45CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 19/2$1,281
Wed 5/322:30MEL - CAI
1 stop42h 30mChina Eastern
Wed 12/312:30CAI - MEL
1 stop40h 35mChina Eastern
Deal found 19/2$1,308
Sat 22/301:30MEL - CAI
2 stops41h 55mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/401:45CAI - MEL
2 stops41h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,342
Fri 21/320:45MEL - CAI
2 stops44h 30mHainan Airlines
Sun 6/411:25CAI - MEL
2 stops42h 40mHainan Airlines
Deal found 20/2$1,486
Tue 4/300:30MEL - CAI
2 stops32h 10mOman Air
Wed 12/314:40CAI - MEL
2 stops36h 10mOman Air
Deal found 19/2$1,869
Wed 12/314:55AVV - CAI
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 13/401:45CAI - AVV
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/2$2,788

Find flights from Melbourne to Cairo within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Melbourne to Cairo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 647,157 searches. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

Fly from

Melbourne

Fly to

Cairo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 1/4

21:20-05:50

1 stop41h 30m

Cairo

Thu 1/5

14:45-14:20

1 stop40h 35m

$1,286

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 5/3

22:30-08:00

1 stop42h 30m

Cairo

Wed 12/3

12:30-14:05

1 stop40h 35m

$1,308

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 22/3

01:30-10:25

2 stops41h 55m

Cairo

Fri 11/4

01:45-03:15

2 stops41h 30m

$1,342

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 21/3

20:45-08:15

2 stops44h 30m

Cairo

Sun 6/4

11:25-14:05

2 stops42h 40m

$1,486

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Tue 4/3

00:30-23:40

2 stops32h 10m

Cairo

Wed 12/3

14:40-11:50

2 stops36h 10m

$1,869

MelbourneCairo

AVV - CAI

AVVCAI

Melbourne Avalon

Wed 12/3

14:55-10:25

2 stops28h 30m

Cairo

Sun 13/4

01:45-22:50

2 stops37h 05m

$2,788

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

20:45-06:45

3 stops43h 00m

$602

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 16/3

21:30-06:45

1 stop42h 15m

$713

MelbourneCairo

AVV - CAI

AVVCAI

Melbourne Avalon

Tue 8/4

16:40-05:50

2 stops45h 10m

$939

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 15/3

03:25-22:55

1 stop28h 30m

$1,928

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairo

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Travel insights for flights from Melbourne to Cairo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Melbourne to Cairo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Melbourne to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 14 February 2025.

The best time to book flights from Melbourne to Cairo is 73 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairo?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cairo (average of $1,214). Flying from Melbourne to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,616). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MEL to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Melbourne to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 21 February 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Melbourne to Cairo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at midday could potentially save you up to 25% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Melbourne to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Melbourne to Cairo. Price data was last updated on 18 November 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Melbourne to Cairo flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated 21 February 2025.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,June 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Melbourne to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Melbourne?

    Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Melbourne to Cairo. You should not have trouble finding flights to Cairo from Melbourne; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 11 airlines have flights to the Cairo airport from Melbourne. It is only a 18.6 km journey from Cairo (CAI) to Cairo’s city centre.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Melbourne to Cairo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $1,286, Sichuan Airlines will fly you from Melbourne to Cairo and back. In addition to Sichuan Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from China Eastern and Hainan Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,308 and $1,486, respectively. Users have found that Sichuan Airlines is 41% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Melbourne to Cairo one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Sichuan Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $713. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and China Eastern, as they are both options that can get you from Melbourne to Cairo for a low price.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Melbourne to Cairo?

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Melbourne to Cairo flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Melbourne to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Melbourne to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Melbourne to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Melbourne to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Melbourne to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairo?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne to Cairo (average of $1,214). Flying from Melbourne to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,616). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,131Average$1,307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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China EasternCheapest$1,182Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Hainan AirlinesCheapest$1,418Average$1,503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,561Average$1,967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,661Average$2,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,909Average$2,357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapest$1,941Average$2,220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$2,242Average$2,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,396Average$2,817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$2,412Average$2,683FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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