Are there direct flights from New York to Cairo?

Direct flights from New York to Cairo are available, but they represent a small portion of the overall flight options. Historically, only 4.7% of flights on this route were direct. For travelers with connecting flights, the median number of stopovers was 2. This indicates that most travelers on this route will likely have at least one stop.

How long does it take to fly from New York to Cairo?

A direct flight from New York to Cairo typically takes 10 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9016 kilometers. Flights with one stop, however, have a significantly longer median duration of 18 hours and 45 minutes. Travelers should account for this difference when planning their journey, as connecting flights can nearly double the travel time.

How often do New York to Cairo flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New York to Cairo route have shown frequent drops. This indicates that travelers may have regular opportunities to find more affordable fares. Monitoring prices over time can be beneficial for securing a better deal on this route.

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New York to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Cairo

When planning cheap flights from New York to Cairo, you'll find that May typically offers the most budget-friendly options, with a median fare of $1046. Other economical months include January, with a median fare of $1108, and February, where the median fare is $1113. These months present the best opportunities for securing lower prices on this route.

Fares for flights from New York to Cairo typically range from $1008–$1411, with a median of $1203. Right now, fares are near the typical level for this route. Approximately 9% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that competitive deals do appear, and new deals appear almost daily.

Most itineraries for flights from New York to Cairo connect at least once, with only 4.7% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2. This means that if you fly from New York to Cairo, you should generally expect to have at least one stop on your journey.

A typical journey from New York to Cairo takes about 10h 15m, including connections. For itineraries that involve connecting flights, the median journey time extends to 22h 5m. Non-stop flights, when available, also have a median duration of 10h 15m.

The distance between New York and Cairo is approximately 9016 kilometers. This classifies the route as a long-haul journey, meaning you should anticipate a significant amount of time in transit.

How much is a round trip from New York to Cairo

Regular price: $682 - $1,636

Prices for flights from New York to Cairo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Cairo is $682 to $1636. The current lowest deal is $575 with Lufthansa, for travel from Nov 3 to Nov 9.

now $575

Low $682

High $1,636

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to CAI is May, with a median price of $1046. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1712. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $1,046

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,712

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from New York to Cairo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,115

$716

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,108

$716

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Cairo

New York (EWR) - Cairo (CAI)

KLM

$1,034

$737

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,127

$716

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,115

$716

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Cairo

New York (EWR) - Cairo (CAI)

Air France

$1,138

$737

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Cairo

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$1,127 → $717

36%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$1,115 → $717

36%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$1,108 → $804

27%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$907 → $681

25%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Cairo

New York - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to CAI are below the typical level, with 9% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $1046, followed by January and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 15m

Direct flights to Cairo typically take 10h 15m, while connecting flights average 22h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline that offers direct flights from NYC to CAI.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from New York to Cairo are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Cairo, providing a major international departure point for your journey.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$633

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$632

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Cheapest

Cairo, Egypt

92% AI deal score

$4,705

$3,267

Save $1,438

KLM

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Mar 02

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,244

$3,173

Save $1,071

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From EWR

Elite

Mar 03

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,244

$3,176

Save $1,068

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 18

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,332

$3,202

Save $1,130

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 18

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,431

$3,202

Save $1,229

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 09

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,410

$3,202

Save $1,208

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 18

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,332

$3,202

Save $1,130

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Dec 09

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,322

$3,202

Save $1,120

Icelandair, +1

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 10

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,344

$3,247

Save $1,097

KLM

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Nov 07

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,310

$3,247

Save $1,063

KLM

Business Class

From JFK

Elite

Feb 26

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,333

$3,256

Save $1,077

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the best prices for flights from New York to Cairo are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was $1236. Booking within 0-6 days of departure typically saw prices rise to an average of $2069. Even booking 60+ days out had a slightly higher average price of $1273, indicating that the sweet spot for savings is within that 28-59 day window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Cairo was considered to be $1008 or less. The median price for this route was $1203. Prices typically ranged up to $1411 for the higher end of typical fares. Travelers aiming for a deal should target prices at or below the $1008 threshold.

Historically, May has been the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairo, with a median price of $1046. January and February also offered competitive prices, with median fares of $1108 and $1113 respectively. The annual median price for this route was $1203, suggesting that booking in these months could offer significant savings compared to other times of the year.

New York to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Cairo

How much is a round trip from New York to Cairo

Regular price: $682 - $1,636

Prices for flights from New York to Cairo are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Cairo is $682 to $1636. The current lowest deal is $575 with Lufthansa, for travel from Nov 3 to Nov 9.

now $575

Low $682

High $1,636

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to CAI is May, with a median price of $1046. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $1712. Generally, prices are lower from January to November.

May

Cheapest

Flights from $1,046

August

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,712

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

Direct flights from New York to Cairo

Egyptair

Last-minute flights going from New York to Cairo

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,115

$716

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,108

$716

One-way

Mon, Oct 26

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Cairo

New York (EWR) - Cairo (CAI)

KLM

$1,034

$737

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,127

$716

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,115

$716

One-way

Tue, Oct 27

⌛ Last-Minute

EWR - Cairo

New York (EWR) - Cairo (CAI)

Air France

$1,138

$737

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Cairo

2 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 30

$1,127 → $717

36%

3 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 30

$1,115 → $717

36%

4 nights

Oct 27 - Oct 31

$1,108 → $804

27%

3 nights

Dec 7 - Dec 10

$907 → $681

25%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Cairo

New York - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for NYC to CAI are below the typical level, with 9% considered good deals.

📅 Best time to fly

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Historically, May offers the lowest median prices at $1046, followed by January and February.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights average 10h 15m

Direct flights to Cairo typically take 10h 15m, while connecting flights average 22h 5m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Only 4.7% of recent flights are direct, with connecting flights typically having 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair is one airline that offers direct flights from NYC to CAI.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent for this route

Deals for flights from New York to Cairo are frequent, appearing often over 30 days.

New York main airports to depart from

John F. Kennedy International (JFK)

Cheapest

John F. Kennedy International offers flights to Cairo, providing a major international departure point for your journey.

📍 ~21 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$633

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a good option for flights from New York to Cairo.

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

💸 Flights from ~$632

Airports nearby Cairo used as alternative

Sphinx International Airport (SPX)

Cheapest

Sphinx International Airport (SPX) is a practical alternative due to its proximity to Cairo.

Cairo, Egypt

91% AI deal score

$4,333

$3,256

Save $1,077

KLM

Business Class

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Cheap Flights from New York to Cairo

Today’s best flight deals from New York to Cairo

New York to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Cairo

How much is a round trip from New York to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairo

Direct flights from New York to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from New York to Cairo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Cairo

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Cairo

New York - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 10h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

New York 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

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

How early should I book New York to Cairo flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to Cairo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairo?

Are there direct flights from New York to Cairo?

How long does it take to fly from New York to Cairo?

How often do New York to Cairo flight prices drop?

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Flights to Cairo from other cities

New York to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Cairo

How much is a round trip from New York to Cairo

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairo

Direct flights from New York to Cairo

Last-minute flights going from New York to Cairo

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New York to Cairo

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Cairo

New York - Cairo route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

May is historically the cheapest month to fly

Direct flights average 10h 15m

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent for this route

New York 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

Nov 27

Nov 04

Mar 02

Mar 03

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Nov 18

Dec 09

Nov 18

Dec 09

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Feb 26

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

How early should I book New York to Cairo flights to get the cheapest price?

What is a good price for a flight from New York to Cairo?

What's the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairo?