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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo takes 11h 10m, covering 6,132 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo range from $739 to $1,138, with an average of $885 over the past 12 months. Anything below $739 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $885 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

The Airbus A350-900 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner variants.

One-way fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $395, which is 24% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $33 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Avis
• Hertz
• Sixt

Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo usually depart from Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1h 07m.

One-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $802 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at $1,094, a difference of $292.

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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 7 hours ahead of Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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.

A flight from ORD provides access to Cairo, the country's capital. Cairo International Airport is in Cairo Governorate, about 15 km northeast of central Cairo.

Transportation from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Cairo city center includes limousine service, taxis and city buses. City buses serve all directions in Cairo.