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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 9:40 pm
• Latest: departs at 10:30 am and lands at 9:40 pm.

The flight takes about 11h 10m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago to Cairo takes 11h 10m, covering 6,126 miles.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Round-trip flights from Chicago to Cairo range from $740 to $1,136, with an average of $886 over the past 12 months. Anything below $740 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $886 route average. Book 7 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $781 round-trip and layover options via Madrid Barajas (MAD) at $768.

Egyptair is the only airline operating Chicago to Cairo flights. 82% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $15–$41 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

One-way fares from Chicago to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $397, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Flights from Chicago to Cairo may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Chicago to Cairo route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 07m.

One-stop flights from Chicago to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Istanbul (IST) - 37% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Chicago to Cairo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $807 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,092, a difference of $285.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Egyptair operates flights between Chicago and Cairo.

Flying via Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 04m, compared with 16h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 44m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago (Eastern European Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Tahrir Square, Egyptian Museum and Cairo International Stadium. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Chicago to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

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.

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.

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.

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.