Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cairo (CHI - CAI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Cairo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$704	ITA 1 stop 28 hr Thu, May 7 — Wed, May 20	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cairo is currently $704
Cheapest one-way flight	$401	Etihad 1 stop 22 hr Thu, Apr 23	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Cairo is currently $401
Cheapest nonstop flights	$1,606	EgyptAir Nonstop 12 hr Fri, Jul 3 — Fri, Jul 17	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Chicago to Cairo is currently $1,606
Last-minute weekend getaway	$867	Air France, Delta 2 stops 33 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Cairo is currently $867
Cheapest business class flights	$3,103	Air France, Delta 2 stops 36 hr Sat, Jun 13 — Mon, Jun 29	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Cairo is currently $3,103

Fastest flight	11 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Chicago to Cairo takes 11 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $660–940
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,400

Popular airlines from Chicago to Cairo

Emirates

from $1,131

Typical price: $1,200–2,400

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CAI Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $960

Typical price: $800–1,900

21 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CAI Every day
Lufthansa

from $1,282

Typical price: $1,050–1,850

16 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CAI Every day
British Airways

from $1,251

Typical price: $1,100–3,150

16 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CAI Every day
Qatar Airways

from $819

Typical price: $910–2,000

15 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CAI Every Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun
Royal Jordanian

from $1,494

Typical price: $970–2,150

15 weekly connecting flights

ORD - CAI Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 25 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 24 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Cairo

Cairo International Airport (CAI)

Cairo Egypt 28 min 11 mi
Borg El Arab International Airport, Alexandria (HBE)

Alexandria Egypt 2 hr 35 min 109 mi
Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)

El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 27 min 176 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Cairo

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Cairo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $660 to $940.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with ITA from $704. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $401.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Cairo is $1,131, flying from Apr 26 to May 11.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Cairo is $960, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Cairo is $1,282, flying from Apr 25 to May 8.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Cairo is $1,251, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Cairo is $819, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Chicago to Cairo is $1,494, flying from Apr 26 to May 10.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cairo starts at $704 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $401 and departs on Thu, Apr 23.

11 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Cairo.

Cairo has a hot desert climate with almost no rain. May–Sep can have scorching days and high humidity, while the rest of the year is cooler. Winter (Dec–Feb) has mild weather. It’s a year-round destination, but peak travel periods happen in the main vacations of Aug and Dec. The Cairo International Film Festival (Nov/Dec) is a major event focusing on Arab productions. Islamic celebrations include Eid al-Fitr (dates vary), with feasting to end Ramadan. Shortly after New Year, Coptic Christmas (Jan) includes church services.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Cairo.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Cairo really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Cairo.

In terms of flights, Emirates is the most popular. Emirates offers 21 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Cairo are:

Turkish Airlines offers 21 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Lufthansa offers 16 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
British Airways offers 16 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Qatar Airways offers 15 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Royal Jordanian offers 15 connecting flights per week. Royal Jordanian flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Cairo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with ITA from $704. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $401.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Cairo is $1,131, flying from Apr 26 to May 11.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Cairo is $960, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from Chicago to Cairo is $1,282, flying from Apr 25 to May 8.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Chicago to Cairo is $1,251, flying from Apr 30 to May 13.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Cairo is $819, flying from May 3 to May 18.
The cheapest Royal Jordanian flight from Chicago to Cairo is $1,494, flying from Apr 26 to May 10.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Cairo.

There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 15 Royal Jordanian connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cairo at price $867 is offered by Air France, Delta from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Cairo.

There are 21 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 21 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 Lufthansa connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 16 British Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 15 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 15 Royal Jordanian connecting flights from Chicago to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Cairo.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Chicago and Cairo start at $1,606 from Fri, Jul 3 to Fri, Jul 17 with EgyptAir.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Cairo, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Cairo start at $3,103 from Sat, Jun 13 to Mon, Jun 29 with Air France, Delta.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Cairo start at $704 from Thu, May 7 to Wed, May 20.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Cairo, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Cairo starts at $867 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with Air France, Delta.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Cairo at price $867 is offered by Air France, Delta from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Cairo, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.