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$443+ 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 8/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — CAI
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Cairo are usually found in February or April, booked 53 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$818
(Delta)

One-way from

$443
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,073
From Chicago (CHI) to Cairo
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:08 pmMDW - CAI
2 stops28h 22mDelta
Fri 9/53:30 amCAI - MDW
2 stops23h 07mDelta
Deal found 7/3$818
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/207:15 amORD - CAI
2 stops20h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/271:55 amCAI - ORD
1 stop19h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$818
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 11/78:20 pmORD - CAI
1 stop19h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/222:20 amCAI - ORD
1 stop15h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1$819
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/147:00 amORD - CAI
2 stops35h 15mITA Airways
Sat 9/64:45 amCAI - ORD
1 stop16h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 7/1$821
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/276:20 pmORD - CAI
1 stop22h 45mKLM
Thu 11/202:05 amCAI - ORD
2 stops20h 25mKLM
Deal found 7/1$823
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/291:55 pmORD - CAI
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Sat 9/68:20 amCAI - ORD
1 stop32h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/2$838
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 7/225:10 pmORD - CAI
1 stop24h 20mDelta
Mon 7/283:30 amCAI - ORD
2 stops27h 21mDelta
Deal found 7/1$843
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/136:25 pmORD - CAI
1 stop24h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/204:55 amCAI - ORD
1 stop23h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$845
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/217:20 pmORD - CAI
1 stop20h 30mJetBlue
Tue 8/262:05 amCAI - ORD
1 stop21h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 6/30$858
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:15 amMDW - CAI
3 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/194:45 amCAI - MDW
3 stops43h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3$1,300

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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 July 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Cairo that are best for you.

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ChicagoCairo

MDW - CAI

MDWCAI

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/11

6:17 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 13m

Cairo

Fri 9/5

3:30 am-6:37 pm

2 stops23h 07m

$818

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

5:15 pm-1:30 am

2 stops24h 15m

Cairo

Tue 10/7

3:30 am-9:31 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$818

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/23

3:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Sun 7/27

7:55 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$820

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

7:00 am-2:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Cairo

Sat 9/6

4:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$821

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

5:10 pm-1:30 am

1 stop24h 20m

Cairo

Sun 10/12

3:30 am-2:40 pm

2 stops19h 10m

$824

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/5

11:25 am-4:20 am

1 stop32h 55m

Cairo

Fri 9/12

2:10 am-10:00 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$832

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/29

1:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Cairo

Sat 9/6

8:20 am-8:45 am

1 stop32h 25m

$838

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/13

6:25 pm-3:10 am

1 stop24h 45m

Cairo

Sun 7/20

4:55 am-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 00m

$845

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

8:10 pm-1:45 am

1 stop21h 35m

Cairo

Wed 12/31

1:50 pm-6:30 am

1 stop24h 40m

$852

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/21

7:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Cairo

Tue 8/26

2:05 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$858

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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 June 27, 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 $1,193). 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 July 3, 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 June 30, 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.

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

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 July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and Air France 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,594 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

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.

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

    Currently priced at $818, 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 Turkish Airlines and KLM - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $819 and $823, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $443 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 Delta and ITA Airways, with prices starting from $449 and $457, 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, 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 $45 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 $39.

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

    Chicago to Cairo flights have a layover in Frankfurt am Main the least frequently. Chicago to Cairo flights stopping in Amman 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 $1,193). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$532Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$566Average$769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$600Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Royal JordanianCheapest$605Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
EmiratesCheapest$631Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$718Average$780FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air FranceCheapest$720Average$774FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$727Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LOTCheapest$729Average$1,178FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$732Average$991FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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