How many flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are non-stop?

Direct flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are not common. Historically, only about 3.5% of flights on this route have been non-stop. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that most travelers on this route will need to account for at least one connection.

How many hours is the flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

The typical direct flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C. has a duration of approximately 11 hours and 50 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median travel time increases significantly to about 17 hours and 55 minutes. The distance covered on this route is approximately 9382 kilometers.

How often do Cairo to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

Flight prices for the Cairo to Washington, D.C. route are categorized as experiencing frequent price drops. This suggests that travelers may have regular opportunities to find deals. Monitoring prices over a 30-day window could be beneficial for securing a favorable fare.

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2026-09-09 – 2026-09-13
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$1,090
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Cairo to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are typically $666–$1495, with a median of $749. Right now, fares for this route are significantly above the typical level. Approximately 21% of recent fares have been classified as a good price, suggesting that finding cheap flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. can require some flexibility.

If you're looking for the cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C., you'll find that February is typically the most affordable month, with a median fare of $547. December also offers competitive prices, with a median of $581, followed by January at a median of $627. These months generally present better value compared to other times of the year.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 3.5% of recent fares being non-stop. For the majority of flights that include connections, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you should expect at least one layover when planning your journey.

A typical journey from Cairo to Washington, D.C., including connections, takes approximately 30h 20m. Given that most itineraries involve at least one stopover, this duration reflects the total travel time from departure to arrival, accounting for layovers.

The distance between Cairo and Washington, D.C. is approximately 9358 kilometers, classifying this as a long-haul route. This considerable distance means that flights will involve extended travel times and often multiple connections.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $1,041 - $1,353

Prices for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1041 USD and 1353 USD. The current lowest deal is 611 USD with Royal Jordanian, for travel from Jul 22-Jul 26.

now $611

Low $1,041

High $1,353

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Washington is February, with a median price of $547. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $1422. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $547

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,422

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

JetBlue Airways

$1,252

$842

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

JetBlue Airways

$1,351

$841

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

JetBlue Airways

$1,597

$842

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,420

$870

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,471

$969

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

JetBlue Airways

$1,647

$1,004

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$1,597 → $842

47%

13 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 31

$1,511 → $836

45%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$1,647 → $1,003

39%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

$1,369 → $733

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Cairo - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level, with a median of $749.

📅 Best time to fly

February is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, February is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $547.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights typically take 30h 20m

Flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. typically take 30h 20m, covering a distance of 9358 km.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.5% of recent flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are direct, with connecting flights dominant.

🏆 Airline highlight

Royal Jordanian offers a recent deal for $611

Royal Jordanian recently offered a deal for $611 from Cairo to Washington, D.C. for July 22-July 26.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are frequent, appearing within a 30-day window.

Cairo main airports to depart from

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a good option for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$701

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Cheapest

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car, train)

💸 Flights from ~$747

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

93% AI deal score

$3,974

$2,517

Save $1,457

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, booking flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. 60 or more days in advance typically yields the lowest prices. Across the trailing quarter, prices for flights booked within this window averaged around $754. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out saw average prices rise to approximately $1010. Even booking 0-6 days before departure had a lower average price of $774 compared to the 7-13 day window.

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C. is considered to be around $666 or less. The median price for this route was $749. Prices can vary, with 75% of deals observed costing $1495 or less.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C. include February, with a median price of $547, and December, with a median price of $581. January also offered competitive prices, with a median of $627. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $749 for this route.

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Cairo to Washington, D.C.: Overview

Insights for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

How much is a round trip from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $1,041 - $1,353

Prices for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between 1041 USD and 1353 USD. The current lowest deal is 611 USD with Royal Jordanian, for travel from Jul 22-Jul 26.

now $611

Low $1,041

High $1,353

The cheapest time to fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $547

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,422

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Mon, Jul 27

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

JetBlue Airways

$1,252

$842

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

JetBlue Airways

$1,351

$841

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

JetBlue Airways

$1,597

$842

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,420

$870

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Etihad Airways

$1,471

$969

One-way

Sat, Aug 1

⌛ Last-Minute

CAI - Washington, D.C.

Cairo (CAI) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

JetBlue Airways

$1,647

$1,004

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

3 nights

Aug 1 - Aug 4

$1,597 → $842

47%

13 nights

Aug 18 - Aug 31

$1,511 → $836

45%

1 night

Aug 1 - Aug 2

$1,647 → $1,003

39%

7 nights

Sep 23 - Sep 30

$1,369 → $733

46%

Popular Airports to fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C.