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$457+ Cheap flights from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago (CHI)

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 7/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CAI — CHI
Aug 6 — Aug 131
Thu 8/6
Thu 8/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cairo to Chicago are usually found in January or March, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 7, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 7/2112:50 am
CAI
-
ORD
Nonstop12h 25m
Egyptair
Fri 8/710:30 am
ORD
-
CAI
Nonstop11h 10m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/4$641
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.
Tue 9/2912:50 am
CAI
-
ORD
Nonstop12h 25m
Egyptair
Fri 10/1610:30 am
ORD
-
CAI
Nonstop11h 10m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/1$643
This Egyptair 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/312:50 am
CAI
-
ORD
Nonstop12h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 10/1410:30 am
ORD
-
CAI
Nonstop11h 10m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/1$654
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/146:20 pm
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
American Airlines
Thu 2/188:40 pm
ORD
-
CAI
1 stop18h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/5$655
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1911:50 pm
CAI
-
ORD
Nonstop12h 25m
Egyptair
Fri 12/49:30 am
ORD
-
CAI
Nonstop11h 10m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/5$656
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/912:50 am
CAI
-
ORD
Nonstop12h 25m
Egyptair
Fri 7/2410:30 am
ORD
-
CAI
Nonstop11h 10m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/5$666
This Kiwi.com 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/16:15 pm
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 10/154:20 pm
ORD
-
CAI
1 stop26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$677
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/244:35 pm
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop29h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 1/79:50 pm
ORD
-
CAI
1 stop18h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5$678
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/2312:50 am
CAI
-
ORD
Nonstop12h 25m
Egyptair
Wed 7/2910:30 am
ORD
-
CAI
Nonstop11h 10m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/2$679
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/224:35 am
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop16h 35m
Lufthansa
Thu 1/79:50 pm
ORD
-
CAI
1 stop18h 45m
Lufthansa
Deal found 7/5$680
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/63:25 am
CAI
-
MDW
2 stops27h 00m
Delta
Sat 11/149:30 am
MDW
-
CAI
2 stops31h 55m
Delta
Deal found 7/2$863
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/243:45 am
CAI
-
MDW
2 stops20h 37m
Air France
Thu 1/75:25 pm
MDW
-
CAI
2 stops22h 45m
Air France
Deal found 7/5$924

Find flight deals from Cairo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago (CHI). 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 7, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$641
(oojo)

One-way from

$457
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$793

Good round-trip deal

$641 or less

Good one-way deal

$456 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Cairo to Chicago 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 7, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Cairo to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Fri 10/23

4:00 am-7:48 pm

2 stops23h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/23

1:55 pm-8:30 pm

2 stops23h 35m

$694

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Wed 8/5

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/16

9:50 pm-12:35 am

1 stop18h 45m

$759

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Fri 12/11

5:35 am-1:50 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/11

5:10 pm-4:30 am

1 stop27h 20m

$766
Quickest round-trip

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Sat 12/26

7:15 am-6:45 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/6

9:50 pm-11:10 pm

1 stop17h 20m

$768

CairoChicago

CAI - MDW

CAIMDW

Cairo

Thu 9/24

3:25 am-6:33 pm

2 stops23h 08m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/30

5:15 pm-1:25 am

2 stops25h 10m

$863

CairoChicago

CAI - MDW

CAIMDW

Cairo

Fri 11/6

3:25 am-10:25 pm

2 stops27h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/14

9:30 am-1:25 am

2 stops31h 55m

$863

CairoChicago

CAI - MDW

CAIMDW

Cairo

Wed 12/9

3:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Chicago Midway

Fri 1/8

5:25 pm-12:10 am

2 stops22h 45m

$863

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Sat 12/12

5:45 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/8

6:50 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops16h 05m

$901

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Mon 8/17

4:40 am-6:37 pm

2 stops21h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

12:16 pm-3:20 pm

2 stops19h 04m

$949

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Sat 7/18

8:15 am-3:40 pm

1 stop39h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/24

2:00 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$1,011

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Compare providers for flights from Cairo to Chicago

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 Cairo to Chicago in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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 Cairo-Chicago flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Cairo-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairo-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairo-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Cairo-Chicago 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 Cairo to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from Cairo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Chicago (average of $472). Flying from Cairo to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $627). 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 CAI to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Cairo to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 7, 2026.

When flying from Cairo to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 38% of 1-stop itineraries from Cairo to Chicago on Cheapflights.

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

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

Warsaw (WAW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $599.

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

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

Flights via Warsaw (WAW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 15h 45m.

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

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

Flights via Amman (AMM) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 03m.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Cairo to Chicago, you should look to book at least 82 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated July 7, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Cairo to Chicago, such as LOT,Turkish Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Patrycja,May 2026

KRK - ORD

The whole flight was great. Crew was friendly and helpful.
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Patrycja,May 2026

KRK - ORD

The whole flight was great. Crew was friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,437 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Patrycja,May 2026

KRK - ORD

The whole flight was great. Crew was friendly and helpful.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,782 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Patrycja,May 2026

KRK - ORD

The whole flight was great. Crew was friendly and helpful.
Royal Jordanian
6.8
Okay
474 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Patrycja,May 2026

KRK - ORD

The whole flight was great. Crew was friendly and helpful.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
8,101 reviews
LOT
7.5
Good
1,210 reviews

Entertainment

6.9

Overall

7.5

Comfort

7.5

Crew

8.2

Boarding

7.5

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Patrycja,May 2026

KRK - ORD

The whole flight was great. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cairo to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Cairo to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Cairo, you will be flying from Cairo, which is the city’s only airport. Cairo (CAI) is located 11.5 mi from the center of Cairo. There are 0 flights from Cairo to Chicago per day from 10 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Cairo to Chicago?

    Departing from Cairo to Chicago will take you 16h 15m. The distance between Cairo and Chicago is about 6132 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Flying on Air France is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at $472. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by LOT and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $580 and $604, respectively. Air France is priced at 40% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $423. Users have also found prices from $460 and $478 on Etihad Airways and Royal Jordanian, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Chicago?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,126 for a flight from Cairo to Chicago. The cheapest flight overall is $309 while the most popular route, (Cairo - Chicago O'Hare Intl) is currently priced at $695.

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

    The most popular layover on flights from Cairo to Chicago is Istanbul.

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

    Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, and Sultan Ahmet Camii are currently the most popular points of interest in Istanbul at the moment. Those on a layover in Istanbul interested in visiting Taksim Square, Laleli Camii, or Sultan Ahmet Camii can do so by traveling 20.8 mi, 21.5 mi, and 22.3 mi, respectively from Istanbul. Those landing in Istanbul looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $42 per day.

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

    Cairo to Chicago flights have a layover in London least often.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Chicago 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 Cairo to Chicago?

    Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Chicago (average of $472). Flying from Cairo to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $627). 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 Cairo to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Cairo to Chicago. 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 7, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$472Average$708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$580Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$604Average$694FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$631Average$783FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EgyptairCheapest$633Average$711FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$688Average$857FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
LufthansaCheapest$741Average$1,008FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$749Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$791Average$864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Royal JordanianCheapest$846Average$924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%

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