Flying from Cairo Airport (CAI) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK): what you need to know
Around 11 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
The timezone in New York is UTC-5, which is seven hours behind Cairo.
You can choose from seven weekly Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flights. The 04:10 departure with EgyptAir is the earliest you can take. EgyptAir operates the latest service of the day at 06:25.
Arriving two hours before an international flight and one hour ahead of a domestic departure are travel rules worth sticking to. Be at the airport with enough time to board your CAI to JFK flight.
You'll likely experience longer queues in popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
EgyptAir is your ticket to exploring New York (and maybe even some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport offered by this airline.
Most travellers choose to travel with EgyptAir on this route.
EgyptAir is the most punctual carrier that offers CAI to JFK flights.
If you'd like to explore another city along the way, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between CAI and JFK:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Currently, $485 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $905. Bear in mind that fares can change due to demand when booking.
To find cheap tickets from CAI to JFK, book in advance. Airlines generally offer the most competitive fares when flights are first released.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. If you want to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from CAI to JFK.
Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to get the best deals on flights from Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
65% of flights taking off from Cairo Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Cairo Airport is about 23 kilometres from central Cairo. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take 45 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
The trip when using public transport takes roughly 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to CAI:
Arriving at New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
Book a hotel close to JFK if you're taking a late Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Begin your adventure by picking up a New York John F. Kennedy Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Sixt and experience the lesser-explored corners of New York and beyond.
Lock in the lowest price by reserving your vehicle from New York John F. Kennedy Airport about two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK) to central New York
The address for JFK is JFK Airport.
New York John F. Kennedy Airport to the centre of New York has a drive time of about 45 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometres away.
It typically takes 50 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to New York John F. Kennedy Airport (JFK)
July is the most popular month for flights from Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit New York in March.
The warmest month in New York is July, with temperatures ranging between 18ºC (64ºF) and 30ºC (86ºF). Lock in your flights from Cairo Airport to New York John F. Kennedy Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from CAI to JFK in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 8ºC (46ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of New York. Around 129 kilometres away to the south-west, top sights here include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another major stop in the United States, head for Boston, roughly 306 kilometres north-east of New York. Museum of Fine Arts Boston, Freedom Trail and Boston Tea Party Ships & Museum are key reasons to visit.
