Cheap flights from New York to Cairo

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Cheapest round-trip flights $594
ITA 1 stop 26 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Thu, May 7
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairo is currently $594
Cheapest one-way flight $330
ITA 1 stop 17 hr Wed, Apr 22
The cheapest one-way flight from New York to Cairo is currently $330
Cheapest nonstop flights $801
EgyptAir Nonstop 11 hr Mon, Apr 27 — Mon, May 11
The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from New York to Cairo is currently $801
Last-minute weekend getaway $593
ITA 1 stop 28 hr Thu, Apr 16 — Sun, Apr 19
The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from New York to Cairo is currently $593
Cheapest business class flights $2,469
ITA 1 stop 18 hr Thu, Apr 30 — Wed, May 13
The cheapest business class round-trip flight from New York to Cairo is currently $2,469
Fastest flight 10 hr 15 min The fastest nonstop flight from New York to Cairo takes 10 hr 15 min
Nonstop flights Every day There are direct flights on this route every day.

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 $801
    Typical price: $840–1,600
    10 weekly nonstop flights
    EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
  • British Airways
    from $1,183
    Typical price: $1,050–2,900
    54 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
  • Turkish Airlines
    from $739
    Typical price: $740–1,750
    47 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
  • Emirates
    from $1,073
    Typical price: $1,100–1,900
    38 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
  • Air France
    from $682
    Typical price: $780–1,650
    21 weekly connecting flights
    EWR, JFK - CAI Every day
  • Kuwait Airways
    Typical price: $1,350–2,300
    21 weekly connecting flights
    JFK - CAI Every day

Popular airports near New York

  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
    New York United States 38 min 12 mi
  • LaGuardia Airport (LGA)
    New York United States 24 min 8 mi
  • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)
    Newark United States 29 min 8 mi
  • New York Stewart International Airport (SWF)
    Newburgh United States 1 hr 28 min 55 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 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 $594. 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 $801, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Cairo is $1,183, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Cairo is $739, flying from May 3 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Cairo is $1,073, flying from Apr 19 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from New York to Cairo is $682, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest round-trip flight from New York to Cairo starts at $594 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $330 and departs on Wed, Apr 22.
10 hr 15 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 10 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 54 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:
  • Turkish Airlines offers 47 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • Emirates offers 38 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • Air France offers 21 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR) , John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
  • Kuwait Airways offers 21 connecting flights per week. Kuwait 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 $594. 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 $801, flying from Apr 27 to May 11.
  • The cheapest British Airways flight from New York to Cairo is $1,183, flying from Apr 23 to May 6.
  • The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from New York to Cairo is $739, flying from May 3 to May 19.
  • The cheapest Emirates flight from New York to Cairo is $1,073, flying from Apr 19 to May 4.
  • The cheapest Air France flight from New York to Cairo is $682, flying from May 7 to May 20.
EgyptAir flies direct from New York to Cairo.
  • There are 10 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 $593 is offered by ITA from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
EgyptAir flies direct from New York to Cairo.
  • There are 10 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.
There are direct flights from New York to Cairo on a daily basis.
The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between New York and Cairo start at $801 from Mon, Apr 27 to Mon, May 11 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 $2,469 from Thu, Apr 30 to Wed, May 13 with ITA.
The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between New York and Cairo start at $594 from Fri, Apr 24 to Thu, May 7.
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 $593 from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19 with ITA.
The cheapest last-minute deal between New York and Cairo at price $593 is offered by ITA from Thu, Apr 16 to Sun, Apr 19.
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.

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