About This Route
San Francisco to Cairo is served by British Airways, Qatar Airways, Iberia and 1 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 15,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.
Award Pricing Comparison
| Program | Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|
| Avios (BA) | 15,000 | 26,750 | -- |
| Flying Blue | 15,000 | 35,000 | -- |
| Etihad Guest | 15,000 | 35,000 | 60,000 |
| Turkish Miles | 15,000 | 30,000 | -- |
| Emirates Skywards | 20,000 | 40,000 | 70,000 |
| ANA Mileage Club | 20,000 | 50,000 | 75,000 |
| Qatar Avios | 25,000 | 55,000 | 95,000 |
| Virgin Points | 30,000 | 135,000 | -- |
| Asia Miles | 40,000 | 98,000 | 145,000 |
| KrisFlyer | 44,000 | 112,500 | 154,000 |
| Aeroplan | 60,000 | 90,000 | -- |
Points shown are approximate one-way prices. Actual pricing may vary based on dates, availability, and peak/off-peak periods.
Airlines Flying This Route
British Airways
BA
Qatar Airways
QR
Iberia
IB
Emirates
EK
Best Programs for This Route
Avios (BA)
Biz: 26,750 ptsFlying Blue
Biz: 35,000 ptsEtihad Guest
Biz: 35,000 ptsTurkish Miles
Biz: 30,000 ptsEmirates Skywards
Biz: 40,000 ptsANA Mileage Club
Biz: 50,000 ptsQatar Avios
Biz: 55,000 ptsVirgin Points
Biz: 135,000 ptsAsia Miles
Biz: 98,000 ptsKrisFlyer
Biz: 112,500 ptsAeroplan
Biz: 90,000 ptsBooking Tips
- Avios (BA) offers the cheapest economy award at 15,000 points
- Best business class value: Avios (BA) at 26,750 points
- First class available from 60,000 points via Etihad Guest
- Book 6-11 months in advance for the best premium cabin availability
Frequently Asked Questions
How many points to fly from San Francisco to Cairo?
The cheapest option is Avios (BA) starting at 15,000 points in economy. Compare 11 programs on this page to find the best value for your loyalty currency.
What is the cheapest business class from San Francisco to Cairo with points?
Avios (BA) offers business class for 26,750 points one-way. Other options include Flying Blue at 35,000 points.
Which loyalty programs can I use for SFO to CAI?
You can book this route with Avios (BA), Flying Blue, Etihad Guest, Turkish Miles, Emirates Skywards, ANA Mileage Club, Qatar Avios, Virgin Points, Asia Miles, KrisFlyer, Aeroplan. Most of these programs accept transfers from major credit card currencies like Amex, Chase, and Capital One.
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