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Cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo from $661

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 31/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MEL — CAI
20 Mar — 27 Mar1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 18 February 2026.

Fri 17/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 15/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/2$1,080
Mon 11/511:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 24/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop39h 10m
China Eastern
Deal found 17/2$1,098
Wed 18/222:40
MEL
-
CAI
2 stops38h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/320:40
CAI
-
MEL
2 stops39h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/2$1,104
Fri 17/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 25/414:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 14/2$1,125
Sun 5/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sat 16/514:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/2$1,131
Sat 21/214:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop26h 30m
China Eastern
Sat 7/313:00
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop40h 05m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/2$1,132
Mon 8/611:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Sun 21/614:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 16/2$1,136
Sun 12/411:00
MEL
-
CAI
1 stop29h 00m
China Eastern
Fri 24/414:30
CAI
-
MEL
1 stop35h 30m
China Eastern
Deal found 15/2$1,152

Find flight deals from Melbourne to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Melbourne (MEL) 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 18 February 2026.

Round-trip from

$1,080

One-way from

$661

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

July

Average price

$1,760
China Eastern
  • China Eastern
  • 17/4-15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 30m total
  • Melbourne to Cairo
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31/5
  • 31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 48h 35m total
  • Melbourne to Cairo
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($288 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 18 February 2026.
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MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 4/3

22:40-09:20

2 stops43h 40m

Cairo

Sat 7/3

20:40-20:55

2 stops39h 15m

$1,087

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 5/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sat 16/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,131

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Wed 6/5

11:00-09:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Sat 16/5

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,132

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 21/2

14:00-07:30

1 stop26h 30m

Cairo

Sat 7/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,132

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sat 11/4

21:30-08:00

1 stop42h 30m

Cairo

Tue 21/4

13:30-12:40

1 stop39h 10m

$1,132

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Mon 13/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Fri 24/4

14:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,152

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Fri 20/2

22:40-09:20

2 stops43h 40m

Cairo

Fri 6/3

20:40-11:50

2 stops30h 10m

$1,211

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 22/3

06:45-07:30

2 stops33h 45m

Cairo

Sun 29/3

13:30-10:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,211

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 1/3

12:00-07:30

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Thu 26/3

13:00-14:05

1 stop40h 05m

$1,248

MelbourneCairo

MEL - CAI

MELCAI

Melbourne

Sun 12/4

11:00-08:00

1 stop29h 00m

Cairo

Tue 21/4

13:30-09:00

1 stop35h 30m

$1,374

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Best time to book a flight from Melbourne to Cairo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo

How far ahead should I book a flight from Melbourne Airport 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 13 February 2026.

Booking 58 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo (average of $948). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,415). 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.

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 18 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Oman Air, Sichuan Airlines, andQatar Airways from Melbourne Airport to Cairo by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7
Sichuan Airlines
7.8
Good
32 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,738 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,397 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7
China Eastern
7.2
Good
193 reviews
Oman Air
8.1
Very Good
115 reviews
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Entertainment

7.7

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.2

Food

7.7

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), located 18.6 km from the city centre, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Melbourne to Cairo. 10 airlines have flights to Cairo from Melbourne on a regular basis. Booking flights from Melbourne to Cairo should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Melbourne per day.

  • How long is the flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo?

    Departing from Melbourne Airport to Cairo will take you 29h. Airlines will cover a distance of 13930 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo round-trip from $944. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Sichuan Airlines, from $1,043, and Turkish Airlines, from $1,078. You may be able to fly from Melbourne Airport to Cairo for 45% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $612 on China Eastern. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sichuan Airlines from $612 and Etihad Airways from $696 one-way.

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

    Flights departing from Melbourne Airport and landing in Cairo stopover in Shanghai most frequently. Abu Dhabi sees the second most layovers for non-direct flights flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairo. Doha comes next as the third most popular stopover location for Melbourne Airport to Cairo flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in Shanghai?

    If you're on a stopover in Shanghai and looking for things to do, consider visiting People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland, or Jing'an Temple. People's Square, Shanghai Disneyland and Jing'an Temple are located about 32.7 km, 14.1 km, and 35.4 km, respectively from Shanghai Pu Dong if you are interested in checking them out. Travellers can book a car hire at Shanghai Pu Dong for about $63 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

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

    Melbourne Airport to Cairo flights have a stopover in Istanbul least often. Istanbul is followed by Dubai in terms of the least popular stopover location on flights from Melbourne Airport to Cairo. Muscat ranks third to last in terms of the least popular stopover locations on Melbourne Airport 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 Airport to Cairo?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Melbourne Airport to Cairo (average of $948). Flying from Melbourne Airport to Cairo in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,415). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Melbourne to Cairo

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
China EasternCheapest$944Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sichuan AirlinesCheapest$1,043Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$1,078Average$1,614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AustraliaCheapest$1,502Average$2,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time80%
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Oman AirCheapest$1,518Average$1,821FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapest$1,780Average$2,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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EgyptairCheapest$1,861Average$2,021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,929Average$2,260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapest$2,121Average$2,586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qantas AirwaysCheapest$2,342Average$2,664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
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