How long is the flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

American Airlines, ITA Airways, and British Airways can get you from Cairo to Washington, D.C. in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 51m. Cairo and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 5826 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cairo to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Currently priced at $396, Austrian Airlines will fly you from Cairo to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Austrian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Royal Jordanian and Royal Air Maroc - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $564 and $609, respectively. Austrian Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C. one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Egyptair. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $338. Users have also found prices from $369 and $467 on SAUDIA and Etihad Airways, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

What are the most popular routes from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular flight routes from Cairo to Washington, D.C. are Cairo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Cairo - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Cairo - Baltimore/Washington.

What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

On average you can expect to pay $1,852 for a flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $666 while the most popular route, (Cairo - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $660.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Consider Egyptair, Royal Air Maroc or Royal Jordanian when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from Cairo to Washington, D.C..

Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Cairo to Washington, D.C. flights have a layover in London most of the time.

Where are the least popular layover locations for Cairo to Washington, D.C. flights?

Cairo to Washington, D.C. flights have a layover in Istanbul least often.

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

The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $35 per day.

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Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on Cairo-Washington, D.C. 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 Cairo-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Cairo; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Cairo airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.5 mi journey to Cairo (CAI) from Cairo’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cairo to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cairo to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 9, 2026.

Sat 11/287:55 pm -

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$694

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$705

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$705

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$710

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$711

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$713

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$714

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$720

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Deal found 9/8

$722

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Cairo to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 9, 2026.

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$830

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$842

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$842

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$1,031

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$842

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$1,408

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$842

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$842

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2 stops41h 39m

Deal found 9/4

$1,557

Last-minute flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Cairo to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated September 9, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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$710

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$720

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One-way flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Cairo to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 9, 2026.

Wed 10/77:45 pm -

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$490

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$491

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$492

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$493

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$494

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$497

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$500

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$501

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$503

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$505

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$509

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Round-trip from	$694 (FlightHub)
One-way from	$487 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	September
Cheapest in	October
Average price	$859
Good round-trip deal	$1,251 or less
Good one-way deal	$724 or less

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CairoWashington, D.C.

CAI Cairo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAIIAD

Cairo

Thu 10/15

12:40 am-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$524

CairoWashington, D.C.

CAI Cairo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CAIDCA

Cairo

Wed 9/30

7:45 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops29h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$540

CairoWashington, D.C.

CAI Cairo - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

CAIDCA

Cairo

Wed 10/21

5:05 am-10:59 pm

2 stops24h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$552

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CairoWashington, D.C.

CAI Cairo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAIIAD

Cairo

Sat 1/16

2:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop16h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$576

CairoWashington, D.C.

CAI Cairo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAIIAD

Cairo

Sun 11/1

2:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$577

CairoWashington, D.C.

CAI Cairo - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

CAIIAD

Cairo

Thu 12/31

5:25 am-7:25 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$586

CairoBaltimore

CAI Cairo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

CAIBWI

Cairo

Fri 11/20

2:00 pm-6:40 pm

3 stops59h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$595

CairoBaltimore

CAI Cairo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

CAIBWI

Cairo

Tue 10/20

2:15 am-12:24 am

2 stops29h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$622

CairoBaltimore

CAI Cairo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

CAIBWI

Cairo

Mon 10/19

7:50 pm-12:24 am

2 stops35h 34m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$622

CairoBaltimore

CAI Cairo - BWI Baltimore/Washington

CAIBWI

Cairo

Sat 10/17

2:15 am-12:16 am

2 stops29h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-7:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$622

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Compare providers for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Cairo to Washington, D.C. in September.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
oojo	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Gotogate	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
SmartFares	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*1 star
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of Justfly.com to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com Users can find the same prices on Cairo-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Justfly.com >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Cairo-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Cairo-Washington, D.C. 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 Cairo-Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Cairo with our price prediction graph.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C. (average of $747). Flying from Cairo to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $1,234). 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 WAS?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Cairo to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $725 and $986 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $694 on Royal Jordanian (Nov 28-May 9).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Amman (AMM) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of 1-stop itineraries from Cairo to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Amman (AMM) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $619.

What’s the fastest layover option from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Munich (MUC) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 14h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Munich (MUC) 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 Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C. is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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Yulia Denisyuk

Expert on CAI

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See what other customers who have flown with Royal Jordanian,ITA Airways, andBritish Airways from Cairo to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Royal Jordanian

6.8

Okay

471 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

AMM - ORD

The worst, the food was bad, the crew not helpful. Boarding was bad.

Royal Jordanian

6.8

Okay

471 reviews

Royal Jordanian

6.8

Okay

471 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

AMM - ORD

The worst, the food was bad, the crew not helpful. Boarding was bad.

ITA Airways

6.7

Okay

1,335 reviews

Royal Jordanian

6.8

Okay

471 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

AMM - ORD

The worst, the food was bad, the crew not helpful. Boarding was bad.

British Airways

6.7

Okay

8,210 reviews

Royal Jordanian

6.8

Okay

471 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

AMM - ORD

The worst, the food was bad, the crew not helpful. Boarding was bad.

Egyptair

6.5

Okay

448 reviews

Royal Jordanian

6.8

Okay

471 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

AMM - ORD

The worst, the food was bad, the crew not helpful. Boarding was bad.

Royal Air Maroc

6.2

Okay

625 reviews

Royal Jordanian

6.8

Okay

471 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Anonymous,Sep 2024

AMM - ORD

The worst, the food was bad, the crew not helpful. Boarding was bad.

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Cairo to Washington, D.C.?
Cairo (CAI) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Cairo to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Cairo; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 9 airlines have flights from the Cairo airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.5 mi journey to Cairo (CAI) from Cairo’s city center.
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American Airlines, ITA Airways, and British Airways can get you from Cairo to Washington, D.C. in just under 16h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 7h 51m. Cairo and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 5826 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
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Currently priced at $396, Austrian Airlines will fly you from Cairo to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Austrian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Royal Jordanian and Royal Air Maroc - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $564 and $609, respectively. Austrian Airlines is 50% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.
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The majority of London visitors spend their time at Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square. Hyde Park, Buckingham Palace, and Trafalgar Square are located about 12.5 mi, 13.7 mi, and 14.3 mi, respectively from London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their layover in London can rent a car from London Heathrow for about $35 per day.
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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest$396	Average$741	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
Royal Jordanian	Cheapest$564	Average$654	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time61%
Royal Air Maroc	Cheapest$609	Average$717	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
British Airways	Cheapest$635	Average$747	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Lufthansa	Cheapest$678	Average$854	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$684	Average$837	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
ITA Airways	Cheapest$704	Average$777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
SAUDIA	Cheapest$706	Average$777	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%
Egyptair	Cheapest$743	Average$970	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A

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Cairo to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $725 and $986 in November.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $694 on Royal Jordanian (Nov 28-May 9).

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Cairo to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $725 and $986 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $694 on Royal Jordanian (Nov 28-May 9).