Are there direct flights from New York to Cairo?

Historically, direct flights from New York to Cairo have been available, making up approximately 10.8% of all flights on this route over the trailing 90 days. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, flights with connections are more common for this route.

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

The typical direct flight from New York to Cairo has a duration of 10 hours and 15 minutes, covering a distance of 9016 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging 17 hours and 20 minutes. This difference highlights the convenience of direct routes when available for this international journey.

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 classification is based on pricing trends observed over the trailing 30 days. Travelers on this route can typically expect to see regular fluctuations in fares, indicating opportunities for potential savings.

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New York to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Cairo

March is typically the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairo, with a median fare of $561. Other cost-effective options include April, with a median fare of $585, and January, where the median fare is $603. If you are looking for cheap flights from New York to Cairo, planning your trip during these months could lead to significant savings.

Fares for flights from New York to Cairo typically range from $895 to $1328, with a median price of $1127. Right now, current fares are near the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding exceptionally low prices can be challenging.

Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 10.8% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting flights, the typical number of stopovers is 2. New deals for this route appear almost daily, so frequent checks may help you find better options.

A typical journey from New York to Cairo takes approximately 32h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9016 km.

How much is a round trip from New York to Cairo

Regular price: $739 - $1,549

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Cairo is $739 to $1549. The current lowest deal is $603 with Royal Air Maroc for travel from Feb 10-Feb 21.

now $603

Low $739

High $1,549

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to CAI is March, with a median price of $561. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1478. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $561

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,478

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

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Gulf Air

$855

$643

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Gulf Air

$876

$645

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Gulf Air

$869

$645

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Gulf Air

$851

$647

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Cairo

New York (LGA) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$999

$704

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Cairo

New York (LGA) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,005

$706

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

$1,283 → $821

36%

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$1,291 → $837

35%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$1,079 → $709

34%

5 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 8

$1,186 → $821

31%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Cairo

New York - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to CAI are near the typical level of $1127.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in March, April, and January

Historically, the cheapest flights to Cairo are in March ($561), April ($585), and January ($603).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 32h 55m

The median flight time from New York to Cairo is 32 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.2% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair has offered 1 direct deal from New York to Cairo recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on 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 is a key option for flights from New York to Cairo, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$603

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is a convenient departure point for flights to Cairo, located within the New York area.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$711

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative departure choice for travelers flying to Cairo.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,048

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers another viable option for flights from the New York area to Cairo.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$705

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to Cairo.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$602

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 and Giza.

📍 ~45 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$610

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Cairo

Historically, the lowest prices for flights from New York to Cairo have been found when booking within 0-6 days of departure. During the trailing 90 days, the average price for this booking window was $743. In contrast, booking 7-13 days out typically saw prices around $1277. Prices for bookings made 60+ days in advance averaged $1140, indicating that last-minute bookings can sometimes offer better value on this route.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New York to Cairo was considered to be $895 or less. The median price for this route over the same 90-day period was $1127. Prices typically ranged up to $1328 for the higher end of the market, making $895 a competitive fare for travelers.

Historically, the cheapest months to fly from New York to Cairo include March, with a median price of $561, and April, with a median price of $585. January also offered competitive fares, with a median price of $603. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $1127 for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

New York to Cairo: Overview

Insights for flights from New York to Cairo

A typical journey from New York to Cairo takes approximately 32h 55m, including connections. This is a long-haul route, covering a substantial distance of 9016 km.

How much is a round trip from New York to Cairo

Regular price: $739 - $1,549

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New York to Cairo is $739 to $1549. The current lowest deal is $603 with Royal Air Maroc for travel from Feb 10-Feb 21.

now $603

Low $739

High $1,549

The cheapest time to fly from New York to Cairo

The cheapest month to fly from NYC to CAI is March, with a median price of $561. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $1478. Generally, prices are lower from January to December.

March

Cheapest

Flights from $561

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $1,478

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

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Gulf Air

$855

$643

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Gulf Air

$876

$645

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Gulf Air

$869

$645

One-way

Wed, Sep 2

⌛ Last-Minute

JFK - Cairo

New York (JFK) - Cairo (CAI)

Gulf Air

$851

$647

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Cairo

New York (LGA) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$999

$704

One-way

Thu, Sep 3

⌛ Last-Minute

LGA - Cairo

New York (LGA) - Cairo (CAI)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$1,005

$706

One-way

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

4 nights

Sep 4 - Sep 8

$1,283 → $821

36%

3 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 6

$1,291 → $837

35%

6 nights

Dec 10 - Dec 16

$1,079 → $709

34%

5 nights

Sep 3 - Sep 8

$1,186 → $821

31%

Popular Airports to fly from New York to Cairo

New York - Cairo route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level

Recent fares from NYC to CAI are near the typical level of $1127.

📅 Best time to fly

Cheapest flights in March, April, and January

Historically, the cheapest flights to Cairo are in March ($561), April ($585), and January ($603).

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 32h 55m

The median flight time from New York to Cairo is 32 hours and 55 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 89.2% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Egyptair offers direct flights

Egyptair has offered 1 direct deal from New York to Cairo recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on 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 is a key option for flights from New York to Cairo, offering competitive prices.

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

💸 Flights from ~$603

LaGuardia (LGA)

LaGuardia is a convenient departure point for flights to Cairo, located within the New York area.

📍 ~13 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$711

New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)

New York Stewart International Airport provides an alternative departure choice for travelers flying to Cairo.

📍 ~88 km from New York city center (reachable by car or bus)

💸 Flights from ~$1,048

Newark Liberty International (EWR)

Newark Liberty International offers another viable option for flights from the New York area to Cairo.

📍 ~14 km from New York city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$705

Cairo main airports to arrive at

Cairo International (CAI)

Cheapest

Cairo International Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from New York to Cairo.

📍 ~18 km from Cairo (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$602

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 and Giza.

Cairo, Egypt

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$2,721

$1,539

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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 near the typical level

Cheapest flights in March, April, and January

Median flight time is 32h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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 near the typical level

Cheapest flights in March, April, and January

Median flight time is 32h 55m

Connecting flights are dominant

Egyptair offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on 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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Oct 09

Oct 07

Oct 20

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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?