Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cairo
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October 9 - October 21
ORD - Cairo
$1,014
$688
Round trip
November 4 - November 14
ORD - Cairo
$976
$688
Round trip
September 18 - September 30
ORD - Cairo
$996
$689
Round trip
September 4 - September 11
ORD - Cairo
$1,002
$689
Round trip
September 18 - September 27
ORD - Cairo
$1,005
$689
Round trip
September 4 - September 25
ORD - Cairo
$956
$689
Round trip
September 23 - September 30
ORD - Cairo
$1,054
$689
Round trip
October 14 - October 28
ORD - Cairo
$1,033
$689
Round trip
October 2 - October 18
ORD - Cairo
$970
$689
Round trip
November 20 - November 28
ORD - Cairo
$981
$689
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Chicago to Cairo
How much is a round trip from Chicago to Cairo
Regular price: $872 - $1,316
Prices for flights from Chicago to Cairo are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is between $872 and $1316. The current lowest deal is $688 with Egyptair, for travel from Oct 9-Oct 21.
now $688
Low $872
High $1,316
The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cairo
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo is March, with a median price of $556. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $1591. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
March
Flights from $556
July
Flights from $1,591
Direct flights from Chicago to Cairo
Egyptair
Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Cairo
Fri, Aug 7
ORD - Cairo
Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)
Egyptair
$895
$726
One-way
Fri, Aug 7
ORD - Cairo
Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)
Egyptair
$895
$726
One-way
Fri, Aug 7
ORD - Cairo
Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)
Egyptair
$907
$749
One-way
Sun, Aug 9
ORD - Cairo
Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)
Egyptair
$907
$726
One-way
Sun, Aug 9
ORD - Cairo
Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)
Egyptair
$899
$747
One-way
Wed, Aug 12
ORD - Cairo
Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)
Egyptair
$925
$749
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Cairo
Dec 11 - Dec 29
$1,163 → $708
39%
Dec 11 - Dec 31
$1,162 → $726
37%
Dec 9 - Dec 26
$1,160 → $770
34%
Dec 9 - Dec 22
$1,161 → $775
33%
Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Cairo
Chicago - Cairo route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are near the typical level
Recent fares for flights from Chicago to Cairo are near the typical level of $841.
📅 Best time to fly
March is historically the cheapest month
Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo, with a median price of $556.
⏱️ Flight duration
Expect a long-haul flight
Flights from Chicago to Cairo typically take 29h 55m, covering a distance of 9875 km.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
About 28.8% of recent deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights having 2 stopovers.
🏆 Airline highlight
Egyptair offers direct flights
Egyptair is an airline that has offered direct flights on the Chicago to Cairo route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently
Historically, deals for flights from Chicago to Cairo appear frequently, with over 1 deal per day.
Chicago main airports to depart from
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport offers flights to Cairo, providing a convenient option for your journey.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$688
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Cairo.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$860
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is another option for flights from the Chicago area to Cairo.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1250
Cairo main airports to arrive at
Cairo International (CAI)
Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival point for travelers heading to Cairo.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$688
Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative
Sphinx International Airport (SPX)
Sphinx International Airport is a practical alternative due to its location within the Greater Cairo area.
📍 ~40 km from Cairo (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$744
Borg El Arab (HBE)
Borg El Arab is a secondary major gateway within reasonable driving distance of Cairo.
📍 ~180 km from Cairo (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$827
Sharm el-Sheikh International (SSH)
Sharm el-Sheikh International offers high international capacity but requires significant additional travel from Cairo.
📍 ~380 km from Cairo (reachable by domestic flight or car)
💸 Flights from ~$811
Hurghada International (HRG)
Hurghada International offers high international capacity but requires significant additional travel from Cairo.
📍 ~400 km from Cairo (reachable by domestic flight)
💸 Flights from ~$857
Queen Alia International (AMM)
Queen Alia International is a major regional hub but requires international travel and border crossing into Jordan.
📍 ~480 km from Cairo (reachable by international travel)
💸 Flights from ~$905