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

• Earliest: departs at 12:00 pm and lands at 10:18 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:00 pm and lands at 11:18 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 18m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from New York to Cairo:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from New York to Cairo takes 10h 18m, covering 5,604 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 New York to Cairo range from $778 to $1,140, with an average of $923 over the past 12 months. Anything below $778 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) are 5% below the route average of $923. Booking late can sometimes save you money, but inventory is limited.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $718 round-trip via Rome Fiumicino (FCO), compared to $971 for nonstop.

Egyptair is the only airline operating New York to Cairo flights. 49% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $9–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York to Cairo flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from New York to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $395, which is 20% 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 New York to Cairo may depart from several airports in New York area, including Newark (EWR), New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and New York LaGuardia (LGA). Flights usually arrive at Cairo (CAI).

Afternoon 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 New York to Cairo route, 51% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3h 44m.

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

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) - 23% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) - 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 8% on flights from New York to Cairo. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $890 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $958, a difference of $68.

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 New York and Cairo.

Flying via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 10m, compared with 16h 15m via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) and 16h 32m via London Heathrow (LHR).

Cairo is 6 hours ahead of New York (Eastern European Time vs Eastern 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 New York 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.

CAI serves as a gateway to other destinations across Egypt, including Tanta and Alexandria in the north and Beni Suef and Faiyum to the south.

From New York City, travelers can take Metropolitan Transportation Authority (MTA) buses that stop at subway stations. From Midtown Manhattan, travelers can take the subway to Queens, then board the Q70 bus to the airport.

Yes, a car rental office is located in the arrivals area of T3 and an Automated People Mover connects the terminal buildings. A wide range of international car rental companies operate at the airport, with offices in all terminals.

Yes, rideshare apps such as Uber operate from Cairo International Airport (CAI), making them a viable option for reaching Cairo city center. Pickup points shown in the app can change, so the listed location should be checked when a ride is ordered.

Yes, currency exchange offices are available in the arrivals area at Cairo International Airport (CAI), both landside and airside. Travelers changing US dollars into Egyptian pounds on arrival can use locations operated by ADIB, Bank of Alexandria and other companies. Each terminal has multiple currency exchange office locations.

American citizens traveling from New York to Cairo need a valid passport. A tourist visa is also required and can be obtained on arrival at Cairo Airport for a fee.