Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairo (WAS - CAI)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairo and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$783	Air France 1 stop 22 hr Thu, May 14 — Wed, May 27	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is currently $783
Cheapest one-way flight	$488	Royal Air Maroc 1 stop 29 hr Sun, Aug 2	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is currently $488
Last-minute weekend getaway	$853	Air France, Delta 2 stops 33 hr Thu, May 7 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is currently $853
Cheapest business class flights	$2,988	Air France 1 stop 21 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is currently $2,988

Fastest flight	10 hr 30 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo takes 10 hr 30 min
Nonstop flights	Some days	There are direct flights on this route 3 days a week: Tue, Thu, Sat.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is typically November. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

November Cheapest	Typical prices: $590–930
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $980–1,250

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to Cairo

EgyptAir

Nonstop

Typical price: $830–1,950

2 weekly nonstop flights

IAD - CAI Every Tue, Sat
British Airways

from $1,335

Typical price: $1,150–3,000

34 weekly connecting flights

BWI, IAD - CAI Every day
Qatar Airways

from $940

Typical price: $940–1,650

18 weekly connecting flights

IAD - CAI Every day
Turkish Airlines

from $1,119

Typical price: $680–1,850

18 weekly connecting flights

IAD - CAI Every day
Air France

from $783

Typical price: $750–1,650

14 weekly connecting flights

IAD - CAI Every day
Emirates

from $1,126

Typical price: $1,150–2,200

14 weekly connecting flights

IAD - CAI Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 19 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 54 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 47 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 18 min 116 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
Al Alamain International Airport (DBB)

El Dabaa Egypt 3 hr 26 min 176 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairo

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairo are usually in November. Typical ticket prices in November range from $590 to $930.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Air France from $783. The cheapest one-way flight was with Royal Air Maroc from $488.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $1,335, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $940, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $1,119, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Air France flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $783, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $1,126, flying from May 10 to May 25.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo starts at $783 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $488 and departs on Sun, Aug 2.

10 hr 30 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Cairo.

In terms of nonstop flights, EgyptAir is the most popular. EgyptAir offers 2 nonstop flights per week. EgyptAir flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

In terms of flights, British Airways is the most popular. British Airways offers 34 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairo are:

Qatar Airways offers 18 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Turkish Airlines offers 18 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Air France offers 14 connecting flights per week. Air France flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .
Emirates offers 14 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and Cairo.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo recently found on Google Flights was with Air France from $783. The cheapest one-way flight was with Royal Air Maroc from $488.

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

The cheapest British Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $1,335, flying from Jun 4 to Jun 17.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $940, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $1,119, flying from May 7 to May 20.
The cheapest Air France flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $783, flying from May 14 to May 27.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo is $1,126, flying from May 10 to May 25.

EgyptAir flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Cairo.

There are 2 EgyptAir direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Saturday.

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

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Cairo at price $853 is offered by Air France, Delta from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

EgyptAir flies direct from Washington, D.C. to Cairo.

There are 2 EgyptAir direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairo per week. Flights are available on Tuesday and Saturday.

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

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Cairo are only available on Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Cairo start at $2,988 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 12 with Air France.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and Cairo start at $783 from Thu, May 14 to Wed, May 27.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. and Cairo starts at $853 from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10 with Air France, Delta.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and Cairo at price $853 is offered by Air France, Delta from Thu, May 7 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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.