Flying from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is nine hours ahead of Los Angeles.
To ensure you get on your LAX to CAI flight, allow plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months like July, it's best to get to the airport even earlier. Arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
If you'd like to break up your flight, just uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the top stopovers between LAX and CAI:
London Heathrow Airport
Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport
Istanbul Ataturk Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Right now, $450 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is $962. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to CAI, book in advance. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
Getting cheap flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport is more likely if you can be flexible with your dates. Use the 'Whole month' function to see the lowest prices across every month and snap up a great deal.
You won't have to check back in every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to CAI.
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Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The address for LAX is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, so you're unlikely to face delays. Departures from LAX make it to their destination as scheduled 81.05% of the time.
Central Los Angeles to Los Angeles International Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab.
The trip on public transport will take about 55 minutes.
Looking for a convenient hotel near LAX? If you're boarding an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will have you sleeping moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're on a late Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Pick one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Go where the road takes you with a Cairo International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and discover more of Cairo and beyond.
To get the best deal, book your ride from Cairo International Airport about one week ahead.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
Cairo International Airport is roughly 21 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
If you're using public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 25 minutes.
When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the best time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a laid-back vibe or a more bustling atmosphere.
Lock in your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo International Airport for July if you want to go to Cairo during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF).
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from LAX to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored after you've experienced Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, its best attractions include Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria, Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar.
If there's time to check out another corner of Egypt, consider Port Said, about 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are key highlights.