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$402+ 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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CAI
Jan 13 — Jan 201
Tue 1/13
Tue 1/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cairo are usually found in February or September, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Sunday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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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 December 14, 2025.

This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 pmORD - CAI
1 stop20h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 1/275:35 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop28h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$785
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Wed 12/318:40 pmORD - CAI
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 1/286:50 amCAI - ORD
1 stop19h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$787
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/314:11 pmORD - CAI
2 stops22h 59mBritish Airways
Sun 1/255:05 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$790
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:40 pmORD - CAI
2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 1/315:20 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop28h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$791
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Wed 12/319:55 pmORD - CAI
1 stop16h 35mLOT
Thu 1/2912:10 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop15h 50mLOT
Deal found 12/14$810
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/293:50 pmORD - CAI
2 stops22h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 1/205:35 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop33h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$835
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Wed 12/318:40 pmORD - CAI
1 stop18h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 1/175:20 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop31h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$840
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/307:40 pmORD - CAI
2 stops36h 40mBritish Airways
Sat 1/175:20 pmCAI - ORD
2 stops33h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/14$849
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:40 pmORD - CAI
1 stop18h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/285:25 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$852
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:54 pmORD - CAI
2 stops18h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 1/175:20 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop31h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/14$857
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Tue 12/309:29 amMDW - CAI
2 stops30h 41mDelta
Thu 1/152:10 amCAI - MDW
2 stops23h 27mDelta
Deal found 12/12$1,374
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/12. 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.
Sat 12/279:29 amMDW - CAI
2 stops30h 41mDelta
Sun 1/253:10 amCAI - MDW
2 stops22h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/12$1,596

Find flight deals from Chicago to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Cairo (CAI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 14, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$685
(ITA Airways)

One-way from

$402
(Gotogate)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,311
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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 December 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cairo that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Cairo

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

5:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Cairo

Fri 1/30

2:10 am-7:26 pm

2 stops25h 16m

$770

ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/6

6:17 pm-12:10 am

2 stops21h 53m

Cairo

Sun 3/15

3:10 am-4:53 pm

2 stops20h 43m

$775

ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

6:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops33h 25m

Cairo

Wed 1/28

2:10 am-10:22 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$775

ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/26

6:14 pm-12:10 am

2 stops21h 56m

Cairo

Fri 3/6

3:10 am-3:21 pm

2 stops20h 11m

$775

ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/20

9:32 am-12:10 am

2 stops30h 38m

Cairo

Tue 1/27

2:10 am-10:22 pm

2 stops28h 12m

$775

ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/24

4:30 pm-1:10 am

2 stops24h 40m

Cairo

Fri 1/30

2:10 am-3:38 pm

2 stops21h 28m

$775

ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/22

9:34 am-12:10 am

2 stops30h 36m

Cairo

Thu 3/5

2:10 am-5:37 pm

2 stops23h 27m

$775

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

6:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Cairo

Tue 3/17

2:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$785

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

6:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Cairo

Fri 3/13

3:10 am-4:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$785

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

5:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Cairo

Sun 1/25

3:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$785

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Cairo

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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Cairo flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >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 Justfly.com the most. Justfly.com 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.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Cairo

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 December 12, 2025.

Booking 54 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cairo (average of $449). Flying from Chicago to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 December 14, 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 9% 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 December 16, 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. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Cairo?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Cairo chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Cairo on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Cairo?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Cairo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Zurich (ZRH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $749.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Cairo?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cairo, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 00m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Cairo?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Cairo, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 18m.

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 December 14, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT, SWISS, and Turkish Airlines from Chicago to Cairo to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,812 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,097 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
Royal Jordanian
6.8
Okay
442 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,106 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,147 reviews

Comfort

7.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

7.6

Overall

7.6

Crew

8.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Goh Hua Sheng,Dec 2025

WAW - KRK

even though it was only a one hour flight the cabin crew were polite and detail oriented

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 19 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Cairo?

    Airlines like Delta and Air France fly from Chicago to Cairo in about 21h 53m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 57m. Chicago and Cairo are separated by a distance of 6134 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $435, Delta will fly you from Chicago to Cairo and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Royal Jordanian and Qatar Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $527 and $532, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 51% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $298 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and ITA Airways, with prices starting from $302 and $350, 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.

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

    Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii are located about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $34 per day.

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

    Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, and Colosseum are the most popular attractions in Rome if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona and Colosseum are located about 14.0 mi, 13.5 mi, and 14.0 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 $25.

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

    Chicago to Cairo flights have a layover in Amman 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Cairo (average of $449). Flying from Chicago to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $841). 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 December 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$476Average$814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Royal JordanianCheapest$527Average$691FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$532Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$570Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$582Average$753FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$631Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$697Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Air CanadaCheapest$709Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
KLMCheapest$719Average$818FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$720Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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