Cairo

$370+ Cheap flights from New York, NY (NYC) 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 9/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
NYC — CAI
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New York to Cairo are usually found in October or March, booked 59 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New York to Cairo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New York (NYC) 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 September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$608
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$370
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$760

Good round-trip deal

$831 or less

Good one-way deal

$445 or less
From New York (NYC) to Cairo
One-way flight from New York (NYC) to Cairo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($84 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New York (NYC) to Cairo.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New York (NYC) to Cairo.

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Cheapest flights from New York to Cairo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New York to Cairo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/28:00 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop15h 20mRoyal Air Maroc
Sat 12/137:30 pmCAI - JFK
1 stop29h 25mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 9/11$608
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Mon 9/296:45 amJFK - CAI
1 stop14h 35mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/36:10 amCAI - JFK
1 stop35h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/9$609
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/154:05 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop17h 50mITA Airways
Wed 11/125:55 pmCAI - JFK
1 stop27h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 9/9$611
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Tue 9/309:00 amJFK - CAI
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/612:10 amCAI - JFK
2 stops19h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$612
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Sat 11/228:00 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop28h 30mRoyal Air Maroc
Sun 12/148:40 amCAI - JFK
1 stop16h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 9/10$613
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Tue 10/146:20 pmJFK - CAI
2 stops18h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/2411:45 pmCAI - JFK
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/10$615
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Sun 11/3011:45 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/274:40 amCAI - JFK
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$616
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Sun 9/211:15 amJFK - CAI
1 stop13h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/911:45 pmCAI - JFK
1 stop29h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$617
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Sun 9/286:45 amJFK - CAI
1 stop14h 35mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/185:25 amCAI - JFK
1 stop36h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/9$618
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Wed 10/154:05 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop27h 10mITA Airways
Mon 11/104:35 amCAI - JFK
1 stop21h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 9/8$619
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Sun 11/1611:45 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop16h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 3/228:55 pmCAI - JFK
2 stops31h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$621
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Thu 10/28:20 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop17h 10mRoyal Jordanian
Mon 10/202:05 pmCAI - JFK
1 stop34h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 9/9$622

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Customize your flight search to find flights from New York 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New York to Cairo that are best for you.

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New YorkCairo

LGA - CAI

LGACAI

New York LaGuardia

Wed 10/22

2:29 pm-1:30 am

2 stops28h 01m

Cairo

Tue 11/11

2:10 am-4:03 pm

2 stops20h 53m

$715

New YorkCairo

LGA - CAI

LGACAI

New York LaGuardia

Mon 11/3

2:29 pm-12:05 am

2 stops26h 36m

Cairo

Tue 11/11

2:10 am-9:16 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$715

New YorkCairo

LGA - CAI

LGACAI

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/27

8:00 am-12:05 am

2 stops33h 05m

Cairo

Mon 12/1

2:10 am-4:09 pm

2 stops20h 59m

$715

New YorkCairo

LGA - CAI

LGACAI

New York LaGuardia

Sat 10/4

5:00 pm-1:30 am

2 stops25h 30m

Cairo

Tue 10/7

3:30 am-9:04 pm

2 stops24h 34m

$715

New YorkCairo

LGA - CAI

LGACAI

New York LaGuardia

Sun 11/2

4:55 pm-12:05 am

2 stops24h 10m

Cairo

Mon 11/10

2:10 am-9:16 pm

2 stops26h 06m

$715

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Fri 11/28

6:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Cairo

Fri 12/5

5:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$717

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Tue 1/20

6:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop20h 55m

Cairo

Fri 2/6

5:10 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$717

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Tue 11/25

9:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Cairo

Sun 11/30

5:05 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop33h 30m

$717

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Mon 11/10

6:30 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Cairo

Mon 11/24

6:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$717

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Sat 11/29

9:35 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cairo

Sat 2/7

6:50 am-7:35 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$717

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The best insider tips for New York to Cairo flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New York to Cairo trip
Airports
EWR

EWR's security lines are unpredictable. Arrive at least two hours early and check live wait times to avoid delays.

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JFK

JFK's Terminal 4 offers some of the best amenities, including Delta lounges and modern eateries, despite its narrow layout.

Read more about JFKby Chris Dong
CAI

For a visa on arrival at CAI, buy a visa sticker at any bank counter and present it at passport control for a quick process.

Read more about CAIby Yulia Denisyuk
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Chris is a consumer travel reporter covering aviation, trending travel news, hotels, and loyalty programs—all for leading global publications like Travel + Leisure, The Washington Post, AFAR, and more. In addition to writing, Chris is a video host for Travel + Leisure, giving consumers an inside look at the latest in air travel.

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Best time to book a flight from New York to Cairo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Cairo from New York with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New York to Cairo

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New York to Cairo. Price data was last updated on August 29, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from New York to Cairo may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 59 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from New York to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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 NYC to CAI?

Find hourly flight availability from New York 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 September 11, 2025.

When flying from New York to Cairo, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 13% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from New York to Cairo?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New York to Cairo. Price data was last updated on September 7, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New York to Cairo flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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.

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

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 48% of 1-stop itineraries from New York to Cairo on Cheapflights.

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

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

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $614.

What’s the fastest layover option from New York to Cairo?

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 12h 20m.

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

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

Flights via Zurich (ZRH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 53m.

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SAUDIA, Turkish Airlines, and ITA Airways from New York 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.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.6

Comfort

7.5

Overall

7.4

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kamal,Apr 2025

CAI - RUH

One of the best airline you can fly on from the checking in, the boarding, in flight entertainment and flight services duty free on board duty free on time arrival, etc. Keep up the excellent work

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from New York 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 New York?

    Most people fly into Cairo (CAI) if they book a flight to Cairo from New York. On average, Cairo has 1 inbound flight from New York per day from 21 airlines. Cairo is conveniently located just 11.5 mi from Cairo’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from New York to Cairo?

    A quick flight from New York to Cairo can take about 14h 45m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $717. The distance between New York and Cairo is about 5614 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Etihad Airways, at $490, was found to be the cheapest airline from New York to Cairo.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include SAUDIA and Delta. Etihad Airways is 44% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Royal Jordanian. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $373. Users have also found prices from $403 and $428 on Royal Air Maroc and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New York to Cairo?

  • What are the cheapest flights from New York to Cairo?

    The cheapest flight price from New York to Cairo is $432. On average you can expect to pay $1,463. The most popular route, (New York John F Kennedy Intl - Cairo), can usually be booked for $546.

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

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

    The majority of Rome visitors spend their time at Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, and Colosseum. Those on a layover in Rome interested in visiting Fontana di Trevi, Piazza Navona, or Colosseum can do so by traveling 14.0 mi, 13.5 mi, and 14.0 mi, respectively from Rome Fiumicino. Travelers in need of a car in Rome can rent one for about $26 per day.

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

    Most Istanbul visitors opt to spend their time at Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii. Taksim Square, Beyazit Meydani, and Laleli Camii can be visited by traveling about 20.8 mi, 21.7 mi, and 21.5 mi respectively from Istanbul. Those on a layover in Istanbul in need of a rental car can book one at Istanbul for about $44.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Casablanca?

    Casablanca travelers tend to visit Sacré Coeur Church, Place Mohammed V, and Casablanca Twin Center more than any other attractions. Sacré Coeur Church, Place Mohammed V, and Casablanca Twin Center can be accessed by traveling approximately 15.6 mi, 15.6 mi, and 15.3 mi, respectively from Casablanca Mohamed V. Travelers in need of a car in Casablanca can rent one for about $24 per day.

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

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New York to Cairo?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New York 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 New York to Cairo?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New York to Cairo (average of $797). Flying from New York to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,192). 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 New York to Cairo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from New York 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$490Average$796FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$548Average$771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
DeltaCheapest$564Average$801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$567Average$779FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$585Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$607Average$920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal JordanianCheapest$614Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
LOTCheapest$689Average$1,030FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
SWISSCheapest$698Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$700Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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