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$370+ 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 1/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CAI
Dec 5 — Dec 121
Fri 12/5
Fri 12/12
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

Cheap 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 November 5, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Justfly.com
3 stars

Round-trip from

$638
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$370
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$791
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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 November 5, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 11/1410:48 amORD - CAI
2 stops31h 27mITA Airways
Sat 12/65:55 pmCAI - ORD
2 stops32h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 11/4$643
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 11/1011:50 amORD - CAI
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/268:40 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$644
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 11/1111:50 amORD - CAI
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/202:20 amCAI - ORD
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$648
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Tue 12/211:50 amORD - CAI
1 stop23h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/132:20 amCAI - ORD
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$653
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Tue 12/211:50 amORD - CAI
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 12/82:20 amCAI - ORD
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$661
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/83:55 pmORD - CAI
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/235:55 pmCAI - ORD
2 stops34h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$674
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:50 amORD - CAI
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/2910:15 amCAI - ORD
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$678
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Sun 11/911:50 amORD - CAI
1 stop28h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/128:40 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/5$680
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/13:35 pmORD - CAI
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:35 amCAI - ORD
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/3$681
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/311:50 amORD - CAI
1 stop31h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/162:20 amCAI - ORD
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$682
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/2012:50 pmORD - CAI
2 stops22h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/144:35 amCAI - ORD
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/4$684
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 12/212:50 pmMDW - CAI
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Mon 12/82:10 amCAI - MDW
2 stops22h 24mDelta
Deal found 11/5$770

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 November 5, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cairo that are best for you.

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ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

2:15 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Cairo

Tue 12/23

1:55 am-8:05 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$725

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/16

5:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Mon 12/8

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$756

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

5:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Tue 12/16

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$756

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

5:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Cairo

Wed 12/24

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$756

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/8

5:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Sun 11/9

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$756

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

5:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Cairo

Thu 1/15

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$756

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/14

5:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Fri 12/5

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$756

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

5:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Thu 11/20

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$756

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

5:20 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Tue 11/18

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$756

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

2:30 pm-12:10 am

2 stops25h 40m

Cairo

Mon 12/22

2:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$760

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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 November.
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
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
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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 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.
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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 October 31, 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 $450). Flying from Chicago to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $885). 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 November 5, 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 32% 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Cairo?

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 27% 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.

Paris (CDG) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $771.

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 November 5, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with LOT, Turkish Airlines, and Royal Jordanian 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
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,034 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
Royal Jordanian
6.8
Okay
434 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
ITA Airways
6.7
Okay
1,080 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,496 reviews
LOT
7.6
Good
1,133 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Crew

8.2

Comfort

7.5

Boarding

7.6

Food

7.1

Overall

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Rami,Sep 2025

LAX - WAW

The second leg. Very tight seats No WiFi on both flights

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 18 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Cairo?

    Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and KLM fly from Chicago to Cairo in about 17h 40m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 05m. Chicago and Cairo are separated by a distance of 6132 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 $476, 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 46% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $375 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Royal Jordanian. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Delta, with prices starting from $408 and $427, 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 $37 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 $450). Flying from Chicago to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $885). 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 November 5, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$476Average$794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Royal JordanianCheapest$527Average$729FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$532Average$844FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$577Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$578Average$755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EmiratesCheapest$631Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$698Average$898FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$720Average$944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$720Average$773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$731Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%

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