Find Cheap Flights from New York to Cairo (NYC - CAI)

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

Cheapest round-trip flights	$621	ITA 1 stop 23 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Thu, Apr 30	The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairo is currently $621
Cheapest one-way flight	$330	ITA 1 stop 26 hr Thu, Apr 16	The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cairo is currently $330
Cheapest nonstop flights	$736	EgyptAir Nonstop 11 hr Mon, Mar 2 — Mon, Mar 16	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Cairo is currently $736
Last-minute weekend getaway	$630	ITA 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Feb 26 — Mon, Mar 2	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Cairo is currently $630
Cheapest business class flights	$2,682	ITA 1 stop 17 hr Thu, Apr 23 — Wed, May 6	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Cairo is currently $2,682

Fastest flight	10 hr 10 min	The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Cairo takes 10 hr 10 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 6 days a week: Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairo is typically January. The most expensive month to fly is typically June.

January Cheapest	Typical prices: $590–840
June Most expensive	Typical prices: $860–1,050

Popular airlines from New York to Cairo

EgyptAir

Nonstop

from $736

Typical price: $830–1,600

8 weekly nonstop flights

EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
British Airways

from $1,032

Typical price: $1,050–2,950

57 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
Emirates

from $1,070

Typical price: $1,150–1,950

42 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $702

Typical price: $740–1,750

27 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
Lufthansa

from $750

Typical price: $960–1,700

24 weekly connecting flights

EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
Qatar Airways

from $962

Typical price: $990–1,600

21 weekly connecting flights

JFK - CAI Every day

Popular airports near New York

LaGuardia Airport (LGA)

New York United States 25 min 8 mi
Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
Boston Logan International Airport (BOS)

Boston United States 3 hr 40 min 192 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 1 hr 50 min 87 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 34 min 109 mi
Cairo Capital International (CCE)

Cairo Egypt 1 hr 2 min 35 mi
Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)

El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 26 min 176 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from New York to Cairo

The cheapest flights from New York to Cairo are usually in January. Typical ticket prices in January range from $590 to $840.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with ITA from $621. The cheapest one-way flight was with ITA from $330.

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

The cheapest EgyptAir flight from New York to Cairo is $736, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 16.
The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Cairo is $1,032, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Cairo is $1,070, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 16.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Cairo is $702, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Cairo is $750, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 13.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Cairo is $962, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 27.

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairo starts at $621 from Thu, Apr 16 to Thu, Apr 30. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $330 and departs on Thu, Apr 16.

10 hr 10 min is the shortest flight time from New York 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 New York 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 New York 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 New York to Cairo.

In terms of nonstop flights, EgyptAir is the most popular. EgyptAir offers 8 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 57 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

Other popular airlines flying from New York to Cairo are:

Emirates offers 42 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Turkish Airlines offers 27 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Lufthansa offers 24 connecting flights per week. Lufthansa flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Qatar Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

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

The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with ITA from $621. The cheapest one-way flight was with ITA from $330.

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

The cheapest EgyptAir flight from New York to Cairo is $736, flying from Mar 2 to Mar 16.
The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Cairo is $1,032, flying from Apr 9 to Apr 22.
The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Cairo is $1,070, flying from Mar 1 to Mar 16.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Cairo is $702, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
The cheapest Lufthansa flight from New York to Cairo is $750, flying from Feb 26 to Mar 13.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from New York to Cairo is $962, flying from Apr 13 to Apr 27.

EgyptAir flies direct from New York to Cairo.

There are 8 EgyptAir direct flights from New York to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cairo at price $630 is offered by ITA from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

EgyptAir flies direct from New York to Cairo.

There are 8 EgyptAir direct flights from New York to Cairo per week. Flights are available every day.

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

Direct flights from New York to Cairo are only available on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Cairo start at $736 from Mon, Mar 2 to Mon, Mar 16 with EgyptAir.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from New York 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 New York and Cairo start at $2,682 from Thu, Apr 23 to Wed, May 6 with ITA.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Cairo start at $621 from Thu, Apr 16 to Thu, Apr 30.

To book business class trips from New York 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 New York and Cairo starts at $630 from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2 with ITA.

The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cairo at price $630 is offered by ITA from Thu, Feb 26 to Mon, Mar 2.

To find last-minute flight deals from New York 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.