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Find cheap flights from Chicago to Cairo from $291

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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Cairo (CHI-CAI)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Cairo that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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8:05 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CAI
32h 55m1 stop
6:50 pm - 4:10 pmCAI-ORD
29h 20m1 stop
$734SWISS
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Fri, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 13
7:15 pm - 2:15 amORD-CAI
23h 00m1 stop
3:10 am - 12:10 pmCAI-ORD
17h 00m1 stop
$755SWISS
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Sun, May 19 - Tue, Jun 18
8:30 pm - 8:45 pmORD-CAI
16h 15m1 stop
2:10 am - 9:40 amCAI-ORD
15h 30m1 stop
$759Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Sep 15 - Tue, Sep 24
9:25 pm - 2:05 amORD-CAI
20h 40m1 stop
3:05 am - 6:25 pmCAI-ORD
23h 20m1 stop
$765Lufthansa
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Mon, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 17
3:35 pm - 2:25 amORD-CAI
26h 50m1 stop
3:25 am - 12:15 pmCAI-ORD
16h 50m1 stop
$766Lufthansa
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Mon, Oct 7 - Tue, Oct 15
8:30 pm - 8:45 pmORD-CAI
16h 15m1 stop
10:05 am - 9:40 amCAI-ORD
31h 35m1 stop
$809Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jul 30 - Mon, Sep 16
3:00 pm - 2:15 amORD-CAI
27h 15m1 stop
4:45 am - 1:10 pmCAI-ORD
16h 25m1 stop
$830ITA Airways
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Mon, Jul 29 - Tue, Sep 10
2:00 pm - 2:15 amORD-CAI
28h 15m2 stops
4:45 am - 1:10 pmCAI-ORD
16h 25m1 stop
$858ITA Airways
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Tue, Jul 30 - Sun, Sep 15
9:40 pm - 2:10 amORD-CAI
20h 30m1 stop
5:10 am - 7:40 pmCAI-ORD
22h 30m1 stop
$880LOT
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Tue, Jul 23 - Fri, Sep 13
5:10 pm - 4:10 amORD-CAI
27h 00m1 stop
3:10 am - 3:10 pmCAI-ORD
44h 00m2 stops
$894LOT
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Wed, Jul 17 - Mon, Sep 9

Flights from Chicago to Cairo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Cairo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Cairo?

The average price of all flights from Chicago to Cairo clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago to Cairo, you should consider leaving on a Sunday and avoid Tuesdays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Cairo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Cairo is April, where tickets cost $824 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is $1,446 and $1,296 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Cairo, you should book around 2 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Cairo?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Chicago to Cairo found on KAYAK was with Turkish Airlines for $394. SWISS proposed a round-trip connection from $734 and Turkish Airlines from $759.

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Low season

September

High season

May

Cheapest flight

$291
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 8% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cairo

When to book flights from Chicago to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cairo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Chicago to Cairo

  • What different kinds of flights are usually offered between Chicago and Cairo?

    Nonstop flights between Chicago and Cairo are not offered due to the distance between the two locations. In general, you will have either one or two layovers. These layovers usually take place in cities such as Frankfurt or Istanbul. Airlines that service flights with just one layover include Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines.

  • How can I go from downtown Chicago to Chicago Midway International Airport?

    An easy way to go from Chicago to Chicago Midway International Airport is by driving, which normally takes around 15 to 20min. Public transportation is typically not an option for this journey.

  • What transportation options are available for going from Cairo International Airport to the city center?

    If you choose to drive from Cairo International Airport to the city center, you can expect for the trip to normally take around 30min in total. Otherwise, public transportation is an option, including bus line CTA 356, which will bring you to downtown Cairo in approximately 1h 40min.

  • Do travelers have the option of renting a car directly from Cairo International Airport?

    Cairo International Airport has a car rental center in each of its terminals. Some of the major international car rental companies that can be found in these centers include Avis, Hertz, and SIXT. These companies keep their fleets directly at the airport, so once you fill out any necessary paperwork at one of the centers, you can take a short walk to where you will grab your vehicle.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Cairo?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Cairo was $291 for a one-way ticket and $734 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Cairo?

    Yes

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Cairo?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Cairo (Cairo). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cairo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Cairo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Cairo?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Cairo, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • What is the most popular layover when flying to Cairo from Chicago?

    Istanbul is the most popular layover city among KAYAK users traveling from Chicago to Cairo.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Cairo, Delta or SWISS?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Cairo are Delta and SWISS. With an average price for the route of $976 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. SWISS is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $957 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Cairo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Cairo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Cairo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Cairo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Cairo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairo from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Cairo

  • When you fly out of the Chicago region, there are three main airports that you can depart from. Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) is located approximately 17 miles northwest of the city center, while Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) is around eight miles southwest of downtown. There is also Chicago-Rockford International (RFD), which can be found around 68 miles northwest of the city.
  • Once you arrive at Cairo International Airport (CAI), you may need some last minute help with planning your trip. If this is the case, you can head to one of the travel agency desks in Terminals 1 and 3, where employees can assist you with booking things like hotels and excursions.
  • If you have an early flight out of Chicago O'Hare International Airport, it can be convenient to stay directly at the airport so you get a good night of sleep. There is the Hilton Chicago O’Hare Airport Hotel that is located across from Terminal 2, as well as the Aloft Chicago O’Hare that is around a 5min drive away and has a free shuttle service.
  • Those that will be traveling with small children will want to keep in mind that Chicago Midway International Airport has a designated security family lane. This lane is designed to make the security process as smooth and quick as possible for those with little ones.
  • While waiting for your flight to begin boarding at Chicago-Rockford International, you may want to grab a bite to eat. There is the Skyview Café that is on the second floor of the main terminal and it is open to any individual with a boarding pass.
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Top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Cairo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Cairo. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3713 reviews
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
7.4Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.4Food
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Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2024JFK - IST
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Excellent service and comfort from the moment you check in. Flight crew is hyper focused on making passengers comfortable and at ease. It’s like a flying hotel!

Only chicken as a meat dish through out the flight

Nothing really was great as such. Seen other no name airlines perform better.

Quality of service on board was very inconsistent. FA service primarily seemed robotic and they barely engaged with passengers

I’m unclear why I had to pay extra for assigned seats as Turkish airlines did not honor the seating. We were placed across the aisle from each other on TK 34, and were seated behind one another on TK 694. Because my name was misspelled on e-ticket (Klawiter, instead of Klawitter) I could not log onto website to get the connection gate number in Istanbul. The monitors in the airport were a jumbled mess 1/2 Arabic and 1/2 English.

On line check in needs a lot of improvement. I tried and gave up.

Food not good, flight attendants not the best, not accommodating very ruff

the female flight attendant was racist towards me. I could tell she treated the two other passengers next to me with more softness.

Oh my god! For an13 hour flight they serve you food just one time. Also don’t be thirsty they give you a little small cup of soda to drink. They seem like their goal is to feed you one so they don’t have to be bothered with you. It quite surprise for such a long flight there are several times to eat at least three and the food was well lackluster. The food and lack of offering drinks which were always hot no ice provided.

We were traveling first class. Checkin counter lady and her manager, both were in bad mood and did not treat us well about checking in the handbag. The gate agent took care of it right away. I travel Turkish twice a year in first class. No one has ever refused to check in the hand bag. Not sure, why this agent and her manager refused. Everything else was excellent.

No Wi-Fi 50% of headphones handed out do not work. Otherwise pleasant.

Was so surprised that for a short flight we were served a sandwich lunch

I didn’t like anything. I fly about 40 times per year and this is by far the worst airline I’ve even been on.

In business class and attendants acted like bothering them when asking for water. Which they didn’t even offer at all during the flight.

Worst flying experience ever. Both kids fell sick from food afterwards. In flight Service was missing. Same food served for all meals and that too stale which made us sick.

I had bad experience, this flight from Amman to Detroit was delayed for 40 hours!!!! The staff are rude & the food was not good at all.

Regarding the boarding: it needs more efforts to make it more convenient

Entertainment content is outdated. Food; I chose the chicken meal with rice, I would like to know the thought process of serving rice and chicken to be eaten with only a fork?! I don't eat spicy food for health reasons, I found out that the rice is very spicy after the first bite, so I didn't eat.

It was operated by Oman Air . So old airplane so dirty and so hot till we were flown We paid a full price for this flight but it’s not acceptable The plane was parked in cargo parking it was very far from the airport

It was okey overall but disappointed for the price I paid

Everything could be better. The plain was in Orlando for 3 hours prior to boarding. After boarding all the passengers they found out that plane has a mechanical problem. After an hour the problem was solved, the pilot comes on and states, (We have to go back to the gate and take on more fuel!) Are you kidding me???? Who they have for pilots, Boy scouts?? I barely made my connecting flight to Vienna, but my suitcase did not. I'm still waiting for it, in Gyor, Hungary. Am I having fun yet?? Other passenger were in the same binned. I travelled all over the world both for business and pleasure with all types of airlines. By far of all the carriers I travelled with, Discover is the worst. I'm contemplating to bight the bullet and go back to the US with a different carrier. For International flights, the seats are made for little people. The person in front of me had his seat reclined the whole way, I felt like he was sitting in my lap. For closing, I would not let my dog travel with Discover, yet alone recommend it to an other person. Does it sound like I'm frustrated, Think about having to travel back to the US with them. I'm sure I'll not hear back from you, because nobody wants to hear about bad news, but with all the hype Discover puts out there about their services, nothing could be further from the truth. Joseph A. Nagy

Only problem we experienced was not anything to do with Lufthansa. When changing planes in Frankfurt we spent over an hour on passport control line. Lufthansa did a marvelous job on everything from keeping me informed via texts, to terrific cabin crew.

Bordón could be bettet if the company say before boarding the order of the different groups.

Checked in is easy and it was a smooth flight from LAX to Munich

There is no recline on flight from DFW to FRA. Middle eastern airways provide better recline option for the same class. FRA to Bangalore has better recline option. I bid 100$ for premium economy, my request was declined. But staff handled it without issues.

The Lufthansa part was wonderful. The short connection flight was not.

German crew were very kind. Food was okay but can be better, especially bread was not good, Garbage collection was very poor.

Awful Terrible staff poor communication Flight delayed for an hour with no apology or explanation and no help re missing connecting flight. Resulted in a 7 hour layover at Munich waiting for another connecting flight. Only 15 euros refreshment voucher given. Will not fly Lufthansa again

Both flights were late for what appeared to be the airline’s not having the planes ready. Arrived over 6 hours late.

It was a busy flight and all the crew were very helpful and gracious

This flight was cancelled at the last minute. We were rebooked on another flight but a day later. We lost a day of our vacation and paid for a night in a hotel we couldn’t use. The flights we were rebooked on (both American) messed up our seating on both flights-we didn’t get the seats we had paid for. All in all, a terrible experience.

Lost our bags in Heathrow, We didn’t receive bags in Mallorca for 3 days, out of a 7 day cycling vacation. Really inconvenient and disappointing!

We missed the flight to Barcelona because the flight from Baltimore was delayed. We flew on Vueling VW6653. Our luggage didn’t arrive. Please help us get our luggage. We are staying at Hotel Gran Via in Barcelona

The seats were tiny, being of a fairly petite build, I don’t usually expect to feel crammed and cramped in a seat, but I definitely was on this flight. I couldn’t even bend over to get anything out from under the seat in front and getting up to go to the bathroom at night with the seat backs reclined was nearly impossible. I had to do gymnastics to get over and out. For an airline that does long flights overnight, it’s kind of ridiculous.

Not connecting flights. Missed my flight from Dublin to Liverpool because I arrived at Dublin one hour too late. For this mistake, they offered me a flight from Dublin to Manchester. Thats great and all, but I waste time and money to commute to Liverpool. Be sure to check the time of your connecting flights, because they sure don’t when they sell it to you

Excellent! Great flight attendants, good food (in business class, at least), very comfortable. Touchscreen and remote wasn’t great.

In economy and food was ok, but with limited leg space (and I was in a 2 seat configuration) it was difficult to eat with a tiny seat tray. I spilt wine on my trousers. First time on British Air (I usually fly Turkish Air) and in a 777. Heathrow was pleasant but changing terminals awkward.

Very bad plain although I paid A business class ticket I was stuck in a stiff fixed seat without any entertainment or Wi Fi for 5 hours I will never ever book a flight on British airline.

Starting with the flight Cairo to London the plain was so poor no entertainment at all uncomfortable seats although it’s 5 hours long,then an American airline plain took me from London to Miami it was a bad experience the crew most of flight time not available and they asked us to help our selves for any snacks if we need. From Miami to London actually was perfect flight with a huge plain and perfect crew but from London to Cairo was horrible plain with stiff fixed seats not movable no entertainment or wi fi very poor Menu which is unacceptable for a business class

I've done hundreds of flights in my life, and this flight was one of the best I've ever taken, From beginning to end, everything went smoothly, professionally, and with a smile and friendly attitude from all employees I interacted with. The food was delicious (and free), as were the drinks. There was just a genial and effective way in the way that British Airways organized the flight -that reminded of days in the 70's, 80's, and 90's, when flying was a fun, and exciting adventure. I enjoyed and had confidence in the abilities of the flight crew, I'll be flying British Airways several more times this summer. Thank you so much for the great experience! Cheryl Olso

It was a short haul trip, so food and entertainment weren’t a big issue

The plane seemed very dated. The entertainment was very limited. There was a school group on our flight and the crew seemed bothered by them. They were not overly friendly or welcoming.

Ok, but no entertainment. Left late, but made up most of the time.

May be it is not an ITA issue, but the bags took long time to go out.

Good. But there food was poor quality and 95% of movies didn't have English subtitles

I thought they had rebranded themselves in every aspect but it was quite the opposite. The food was terrible the service was sub-par. Overall it was not a good experience.

Service from staff was poor, food choices were limited. Air plane was not clean or hygienic and seemed like not cleaned for days. Seats were uncomfortable.

service from stAff was barely there , food choices were limited. AirPlane was not clean and seemed like it was not cleaned for days.. Seats were very uncomfortable.

I paid for premium seats and the last minute they changed the aircraft for a bigger one, they bumped me to another seat which was NOT at all comfortable for an 11 hour flight, will fight for a refund!!

The landing was catastrophic. I was very scared. I thought it were my last lminues. Pilotes should be more experienced

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Cairo found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
10/2Wed
2 stops
24h 31mORD-CAI
$291
6/25Tue
3 stops
31h 34mORD-CAI
$369
6/25Tue
3 stops
31h 34mORD-CAI
$370
7/30Tue
1 stopTurkish Airlines
31h 25mORD-CAI
$394
9/17Tue
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
15h 05mORD-CAI
$455
10/2Wed
1 stopRoyal Jordanian
27h 50mORD-CAI
$457
7/30Tue
2 stopsITA Airways
35h 05mORD-CAI
$489
6/24Mon
1 stopITA Airways
27h 15mORD-CAI
$553
5/15Wed
1 stopLufthansa
24h 40mORD-CAI
$649
9/30Mon
2 stopsLufthansa
21h 40mORD-CAI
$675

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Last minute flights from Chicago to Cairo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Cairo that are departing in the next 10 days.
5/13Mon
multi-stopITA Airways
27h 15mORD-CAI
5/24Fri
multi-stopITA Airways
16h 25mCAI-ORD
$738
5/14Tue
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
21h 05mORD-CAI
5/24Fri
multi-stopAustrian Airlines
28h 35mCAI-ORD
$769
5/14Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
24h 25mORD-CAI
5/23Thu
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 50mCAI-ORD
$776
5/14Tue
multi-stopLufthansa
24h 25mORD-CAI
6/7Fri
multi-stopLufthansa
16h 50mCAI-ORD
$779
5/14Tue
multi-stopSWISS
47h 25mORD-CAI
6/7Fri
multi-stopSWISS
17h 00mCAI-ORD
$781
5/14Tue
multi-stopSWISS
44h 40mORD-CAI
5/23Thu
multi-stopSWISS
17h 40mCAI-ORD
$782
5/13Mon
multi-stopSWISS
50h 30mORD-CAI
5/23Thu
multi-stopSWISS
17h 40mCAI-ORD
$783
5/12Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
20h 25mORD-CAI
5/26Sun
multi-stopQatar Airways
21h 20mCAI-ORD
$1,395
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
32h 45mMDW-CAI
5/20Mon
multi-stopDelta
25h 16mCAI-MDW
$1,780
5/13Mon
multi-stopDelta
32h 45mMDW-CAI
5/19Sun
multi-stopDelta
26h 31mCAI-MDW
$1,785

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