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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from £582. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.£539 per passenger.Departing Wed, 12 Aug, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 12 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £539, select.
Cairo.£539 per passenger.Departing Fri, 21 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £539, select.
Cairo.£539 per passenger.Departing Sun, 20 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 20 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £539, select.
Cairo.£549 per passenger.Departing Wed, 9 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 9 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £549, select.
Cairo.£550 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 Oct, returning Sun, 18 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 9 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £550, select.
Cairo.£552 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Sat, 6 Feb.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sat, 6 Feb, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £552, select.
Cairo.£552 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Sat, 30 Jan.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sat, 30 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £552, select.
Cairo.£552 per passenger.Departing Sun, 18 Oct, returning Tue, 3 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 18 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £552, select.
Cairo.£553 per passenger.Departing Fri, 11 Dec, returning Tue, 29 Dec.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 11 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Tue, 29 Dec, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £553, select.
Cairo.£553 per passenger.Departing Fri, 13 Nov, returning Tue, 24 Nov.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 13 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Tue, 24 Nov, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £553, select.
Cairo.£554 per passenger.Departing Fri, 17 Jul, returning Wed, 26 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 17 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Wed, 26 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £554, select.
Cairo.£555 per passenger.Departing Fri, 24 Jul, returning Fri, 23 Oct.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 24 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 23 Oct, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £555, select.
Cairo.£555 per passenger.Departing Fri, 10 Jul, returning Wed, 16 Sep.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 10 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Wed, 16 Sep, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £555, select.
Cairo.£558 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Dec, returning Sat, 9 Jan.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sat, 9 Jan, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £558, select.
Cairo.£559 per passenger.Departing Sun, 16 Aug, returning Sun, 30 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 16 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Sun, 30 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £559, select.
Cairo.£575 per passenger.Departing Fri, 26 Jun, returning Fri, 21 Aug.Return flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Fri, 26 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Inbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Cairo on Fri, 21 Aug, arriving in Chicago O'Hare International.Price includes taxes and charges.From £575, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in September.
Jun
from £760
Jul
from £582
Aug
from £559
Sep
from £549
Oct
from £550
Nov
from £553
Dec
from £553
Jan
from £552
Feb
from £633
Mar
from £633
Apr
from £635
May
from £648

Direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo

Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Cairo

15km from central Cairo
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from £539
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Sphinx International

36km from central Cairo
from £902
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Chicago to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found£539
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time11 hrs, 10 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week4

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo is £539. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
11 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo.
EgyptAir flies direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo.
As of June 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Cairo is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Cairo Airport on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 11 hours and 10 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, EgyptAir offers the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Cairo is seven hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • To ensure you get on your ORD to CAI flight, allow plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • You'll likely experience bigger queues in popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.

  • If you'd like to include a stop along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between ORD and CAI:

    • Pearson International Airport

    • Milano Malpensa Airport

    • Istanbul Ataturk Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight is £309. A return fare is currently £539. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares can change.

  • To find cheap tickets from ORD to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first released.

  • Finding cheap flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport is easier if you're flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices across every month and snap up a great deal.

  • You don't need to check back in every day to find out if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from ORD to CAI.

  • Tailor your trip using filters. Pick your departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport.

Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • The address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.

  • Of the departures from O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% land on schedule at their destination.

  • To reach O'Hare International Airport from central Chicago, it takes about 35 minutes if you're going by car. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 40 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.

  • Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 55 minutes.

  • Looking for a convenient hotel close to ORD? If you're boarding an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport, these stays will put you moments from check-in:

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Reserve a hotel close to CAI if you're on a late O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo to explore Cairo and beyond.

  • Booking your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead boosts your odds of scoring a great price.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport is approximately 21 kilometres from central Cairo. Driving there takes about 30 minutes.

  • It takes around 1 hour 25 minutes to get there by public transport.

When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The quietest month for a flight from O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport is April, while August is the most popular. Pick the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • The warmest month in Cairo is July, with the temperature ranging between 22ºC (72ºF) and 40ºC (104ºF). Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to Cairo International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from ORD to CAI in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) on average.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've done Cairo, now it's time to discover more of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its leading sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, there's plenty to keep you busy.

  • Port Said is another must-experience destination in Egypt and is around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. No trip is complete without visiting Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden.

Plan the rest of your trip from Chicago to Cairo

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