Are there direct flights from Chicago to Cairo?

Based on historical data, approximately 25.1% of flights from Chicago to Cairo are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 connections. This suggests that while direct options are available, a significant portion of routes will involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Chicago to Cairo?

The direct flight from Chicago to Cairo typically takes around 11 hours and 10 minutes. For flights with one stop, the median duration extends to approximately 18 hours and 55 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is about 9875 kilometers, which contributes to the substantial flight time.

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Cairo come up?

Historically, cheap flights from Chicago to Cairo come up frequently. This route is classified as one where good deals appear regularly. Travelers can often find favorable prices for this destination.

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$975
$638
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Chicago to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Cairo

Right now, 17% of recent fares from Chicago to Cairo are considered a good price. For travelers looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Cairo, prices typically range from $706–$1381, with a median of $917. Current fares are above the typical level, indicating a potentially higher price point right now compared to the historical median.

When considering the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cairo, March stands out with a median fare of $556. Other cost-effective months include January, with a median fare of $730, and December, where the median fare is $740. These months offer more favorable pricing compared to the overall median.

A typical journey from Chicago to Cairo takes approximately 29h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a distance of 9875 km. Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with the median number of stopovers for connecting flights being 2. Only 25.1% of recent fares are for non-stop flights, meaning direct flights from Chicago to Cairo are less common.

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Cairo

Regular price: $751 - $1,411

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Cairo is $751 to $1411. The current lowest deal is $642 with Egyptair, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 29.

now $642

Low $751

High $1,411

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

Cheapest

Flights from $556

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,591

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Cairo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Cairo

Chicago (MDW) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,120

$713

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Cairo

Chicago (MDW) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,122

$713

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Cairo

Chicago (MDW) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,211

$735

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cairo

Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$1,034

$643

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cairo

Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$1,009

$644

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cairo

Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$1,049

$645

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Cairo

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

$1,300 → $737

43%

5 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 8

$1,300 → $737

43%

4 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 10

$1,208 → $722

40%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

$1,125 → $642

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Cairo

Chicago - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Cairo are $642, below the typical level of $917.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo, with a median price of $556.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 29h 55m

The median flight time from Chicago to Cairo is 29 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline offering direct flights on the Chicago to Cairo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

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

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights from Chicago to Cairo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$637

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another option for travelers departing from Chicago to Cairo.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$713

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Cairo.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,020

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Cairo from Chicago.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$637

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo, despite fewer international routes.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$820

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

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Best Elite deals to Cairo

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From ORD

Elite

Oct 26

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,164

$3,029

Save $1,135

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 27

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,164

$3,029

Save $1,135

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 09

Cairo, Egypt

90% AI deal score

$4,404

$3,358

Save $1,046

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Dec 29

Cairo, Egypt

88% AI deal score

$2,860

$2,373

Save $487

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Jan 13

Cairo, Egypt

85% AI deal score

$4,171

$3,358

Save $813

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Oct 25

Cairo, Egypt

84% AI deal score

$4,059

$3,410

Save $649

Turkish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 10

Cairo, Egypt

83% AI deal score

$3,709

$3,225

Save $484

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 07

Cairo, Egypt

83% AI deal score

$3,753

$3,305

Save $448

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Sep 02

Cairo, Egypt

83% AI deal score

$4,838

$3,824

Save $1,014

Egyptair

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Feb 17

Cairo, Egypt

83% AI deal score

$2,813

$2,372

Save $441

LOT Polish Airlines

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 02

Cairo, Egypt

82% AI deal score

$3,557

$3,202

Save $355

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From ORD

Elite

Nov 02

Cairo, Egypt

82% AI deal score

$3,600

$3,202

Save $398

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the optimal booking window for flights from Chicago to Cairo is 7-13 days before departure. During this period, the average price is typically around $933. Prices tend to be higher for bookings made 28-59 days out, averaging $1521. Even last-minute bookings, within 0-6 days of departure, show an average price of $1035, which is higher than the 7-13 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Chicago to Cairo is considered to be $706 or less. The median price for this route over the same period was $917. Prices can go significantly higher, with 75% of prices observed at $1381 or less. Therefore, if you find a fare at or below $706, it represents a strong value.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo, with a median price of $556. Other relatively inexpensive months include January, with a median price of $730, and December, with a median price of $740. The annual median price for this route is $917, indicating that these months offer notable savings compared to the yearly average.

Chicago to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Cairo

Regular price: $751 - $1,411

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Cairo is $751 to $1411. The current lowest deal is $642 with Egyptair, for travel from Oct 2-Oct 29.

now $642

Low $751

High $1,411

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cairo

March

Cheapest

Flights from $556

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,591

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from Chicago to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Cairo

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Cairo

Chicago (MDW) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,120

$713

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Cairo

Chicago (MDW) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,122

$713

One-way

Tue, Sep 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MDW - Cairo

Chicago (MDW) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,211

$735

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cairo

Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$1,034

$643

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cairo

Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$1,009

$644

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

ORD - Cairo

Chicago (ORD) - Cairo (CAI)

Egyptair

$1,049

$645

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Cairo

5 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 9

$1,300 → $737

43%

5 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 8

$1,300 → $737

43%

4 nights

Sep 6 - Sep 10

$1,208 → $722

40%

7 nights

Sep 2 - Sep 9

$1,125 → $642

43%

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Cairo

Chicago - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares below the typical level

Recent fares from Chicago to Cairo are $642, below the typical level of $917.

📅 Best time to fly

March is historically cheapest

Historically, March is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo, with a median price of $556.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 29h 55m

The median flight time from Chicago to Cairo is 29 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights are dominant for this route, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline offering direct flights on the Chicago to Cairo route.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent

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

Chicago main airports to depart from

O Hare International (ORD)

Cheapest

O'Hare International Airport is a major hub for flights from Chicago to Cairo, offering competitive prices.

📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$637

Chicago Midway International (MDW)

Chicago Midway International Airport provides another option for travelers departing from Chicago to Cairo.

📍 ~14 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train).

💸 Flights from ~$713

Chicago Rockford International (RFD)

Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative departure point for flights to Cairo.

📍 ~126 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$1,020

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is the primary gateway for flights arriving in Cairo from Chicago.

📍 ~18 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$637

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Sphinx International Airport is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo, despite fewer international routes.

Cairo, Egypt

82% AI deal score

$3,600

$3,202

Save $398

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from Chicago to Cairo

Chicago to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cairo

Direct flights from Chicago to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Cairo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Cairo

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Cairo

Chicago - Cairo route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

March is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 29h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Chicago main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Oct 26

Oct 27

Dec 09

Dec 29

Jan 13

Oct 25

Nov 10

Nov 07

Sep 02

Feb 17

Nov 02

Nov 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When should I buy Chicago to Cairo tickets?

How do I know if a Chicago to Cairo flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo?

Are there direct flights from Chicago to Cairo?

How long is the flight from Chicago to Cairo?

How often do cheap flights from Chicago to Cairo come up?

Related routes

More routes from Chicago

Flights to Cairo from other cities

Chicago to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from Chicago to Cairo

How much is a round trip from Chicago to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Cairo

Direct flights from Chicago to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Cairo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Cairo

Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Cairo

Chicago - Cairo route insights

Recent fares below the typical level

March is historically cheapest

Median flight time is 29h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent

Chicago main airports to depart from

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Cairo

Best Elite deals to Cairo

Oct 26

Oct 27

Dec 09

Dec 29

Jan 13

Oct 25

Nov 10

Nov 07

Sep 02

Feb 17

Nov 02

Nov 02

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

When should I buy Chicago to Cairo tickets?

How do I know if a Chicago to Cairo flight is a good deal?

What's the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo?