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$390+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Cairo (CAI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CAI
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Tue 3/18
Tue 3/25
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Cairo are usually found in February or January, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$645
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$390
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$806
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 13, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/3011:25 amORD - CAI
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/156:10 amCAI - ORD
1 stop35h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$645
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/123:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop17h 55mITA Airways
Fri 9/264:45 amCAI - ORD
1 stop16h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 3/12$649
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/63:00 pmORD - CAI
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/194:45 amCAI - ORD
1 stop16h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$664
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/126:40 pmORD - CAI
1 stop23h 20mRoyal Jordanian
Mon 3/246:25 amCAI - ORD
1 stop16h 50mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 3/12$665
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:55 pmORD - CAI
2 stops39h 30mSWISS
Tue 3/183:45 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop32h 30mSWISS
Deal found 3/12$712
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/174:10 pmORD - CAI
2 stops39h 25mAustrian Airlines
Wed 11/264:35 pmCAI - ORD
2 stops28h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/12$713
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/138:50 amORD - CAI
2 stops27h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/171:45 amCAI - ORD
1 stop19h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$719
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:55 pmORD - CAI
2 stops17h 20mLufthansa
Mon 3/171:45 amCAI - ORD
1 stop19h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 3/12$724
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/176:20 pmORD - CAI
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Sun 3/232:05 amCAI - ORD
1 stop21h 00mDelta
Deal found 3/11$743
This Ticket deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ticket is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:59 pmMDW - CAI
2 stops23h 31mAir France
Fri 5/23:30 amCAI - MDW
2 stops22h 29mAir France
Deal found 3/12$744
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/122:55 pmMDW - CAI
2 stops26h 10mDelta
Sun 3/232:05 amCAI - MDW
2 stops23h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/12$757
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/171:55 pmORD - CAI
1 stop39h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 5/172:40 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop26h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12$783

Find flights from Chicago to Cairo within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Cairo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

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Chicago

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Cairo

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ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/30

11:25 am-8:45 pm

1 stop25h 20m

Cairo

Thu 5/15

6:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop35h 30m

$645

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:30 am-2:15 am

2 stops34h 45m

Cairo

Tue 9/23

5:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$663

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

3:00 pm-7:05 pm

2 stops20h 05m

Cairo

Fri 9/19

4:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$664

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

8:10 pm-12:45 am

1 stop21h 35m

Cairo

Sat 5/17

2:05 pm-6:50 am

1 stop24h 45m

$732

ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/26

5:59 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 31m

Cairo

Fri 5/2

3:30 am-5:59 pm

2 stops22h 29m

$744

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

5:10 pm-12:30 am

1 stop24h 20m

Cairo

Fri 5/16

3:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$748

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

5:05 pm-12:30 am

2 stops24h 25m

Cairo

Thu 5/8

3:30 am-3:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$752

ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/25

1:16 pm-12:05 am

2 stops27h 49m

Cairo

Tue 4/1

2:30 am-6:18 pm

2 stops22h 48m

$760

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/17

1:55 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Cairo

Sat 5/17

2:40 pm-8:45 am

1 stop26h 05m

$783

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/26

5:25 pm-12:05 am

2 stops23h 40m

Cairo

Tue 4/29

3:30 am-2:40 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$792

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Cairo in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cairo flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Cairo flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Cairo flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Cairo flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Cairo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Cairo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Cairo. Price data was last updated on March 7, 2025.

Booking 53 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Cairo. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cairo?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Chicago to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Cairo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Cairo is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cairo. Price data was last updated on April 7, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Cairo flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Cairo ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Cairo when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Cairo by month

Plan your trip to Cairo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Cairo, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 55.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Cairo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Cairo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Cairo. Reviews last updated March 13, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM and LOT from Chicago to Cairo. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,320 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,058 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
766 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,564 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,947 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Cairo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairo from Chicago?

    Located just 11.5 mi from the city center, Cairo is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairo from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Cairo (CAI) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 17 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Cairo round-trip?

    Currently priced at $645, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Cairo and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from ITA Airways and Royal Jordanian - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $686 and $732, respectively. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 31% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Cairo one-way?

    $394 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on ITA Airways and Etihad Airways, with prices starting from $400 and $407, respectively.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Chicago to Cairo?

    Chicago to Cairo flights have a layover in Istanbul most of the time. Istanbul is followed by Rome in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Chicago to Cairo. Amman comes in third as the most popular layover location on Chicago to Cairo flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Istanbul?

    Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Taksim Square, Sultan Ahmet Camii, and Beyazit Meydani are located about 20.8 mi, 22.3 mi, and 21.7 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $27 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Rome?

    Fontana di Trevi, Colosseum, and Piazza Navona are the most popular attractions in Rome if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Fontana di Trevi, Colosseum and Piazza Navona are located about 14.0 mi, 14.0 mi, and 13.5 mi, respectively from Rome Fiumicino if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Rome in need of a rental car can book one at Rome Fiumicino for about $26.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Chicago to Cairo flights?

    Chicago to Cairo flights have a layover in London the least frequently. Chicago to Cairo flights stopping in Frankfurt am Main are the next rarest.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Cairo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Cairo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Cairo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Cairo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Cairo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Cairo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Cairo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from Chicago to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,312). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Cairo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Cairo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$471Average$966FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$599Average$777FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$679Average$984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Royal JordanianCheapest$688Average$851FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
LOTCheapest$731Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$738Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$740Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$740Average$862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air FranceCheapest$758Average$805FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LufthansaCheapest$774Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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