Expect long security queues at IAD, especially in the afternoon. Arrive early to navigate the complex terminal layout efficiently.

Most accurate provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | Justfly.com 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $601 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $371 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $990 |
Good round-trip deal | $734 or less |
Good one-way deal | $453 or less |
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Price
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 3/1
4:45 pm-4:55 pm
1 stop17h 10m
Cairo
Sat 3/7
4:35 am-2:40 pm
1 stop17h 05m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 1/7
6:50 pm-12:10 am
1 stop22h 20m
Cairo
Sun 2/1
2:10 am-4:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/10
6:50 pm-12:10 am
1 stop22h 20m
Cairo
Mon 2/2
2:10 am-4:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 1/7
6:50 pm-12:10 am
1 stop22h 20m
Cairo
Mon 2/2
2:10 am-4:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 2/24
6:50 pm-12:10 am
1 stop22h 20m
Cairo
Sun 3/1
2:10 am-4:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 1/8
6:50 pm-1:10 am
1 stop23h 20m
Cairo
Fri 1/30
2:10 am-4:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 2/6
12:23 pm-12:10 am
2 stops28h 47m
Cairo
Tue 2/17
2:10 am-4:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/10
7:49 pm-12:10 am
2 stops21h 21m
Cairo
Thu 1/22
2:10 am-4:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 1/20
7:30 pm-12:10 am
2 stops21h 40m
Cairo
Mon 1/26
2:10 am-4:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
Washington, D.C.Cairo
IAD - CAI
IADCAI
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 3/7
7:51 pm-12:10 am
2 stops21h 19m
Cairo
Thu 3/12
2:10 am-5:35 pm
1 stop21h 25m
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo, you should look to book at least 75 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Cairo (average of $526). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Cairo in June is currently the most expensive (average of $756). 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.
One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. 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 12% on airfare.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Cairo flight should consider departing on Monday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Cairo on Cheapflights.
Amman (AMM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $578.
Flights via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 05m.
Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 26m.
About 20% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and Cairo have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 162 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the early afternoon are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, Egyptair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 19% of flights being delayed.
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| Cheapest$524 | Average$706 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time61% | |
| Cheapest$548 | Average$690 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$571 | Average$901 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time81% | |
| Cheapest$604 | Average$886 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$629 | Average$708 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$666 | Average$803 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time79% | |
| Cheapest$682 | Average$731 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time78% | |
| Cheapest$686 | Average$961 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time76% | |
| Cheapest$687 | Average$996 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$700 | Average$1,016 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |