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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.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo.

A direct flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo takes 11h 10m, covering 15,881 km.

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 C$ 1,024 to C$ 1,567, with an average of C$ 1,219 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,024 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the C$ 1,219 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, direct and layover fares are close on average, with direct at C$ 1,081 round-trip and layover options via Madrid Barajas (MAD) at C$ 1,072.

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 C$ 21–C$ 57 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 C$ 615, which is 13% below the typical average for this route.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging C$ 45 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Final Rentals
• Hertz
• Avis

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 three 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
• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 14% of one-stop connections
• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 12% of one-stop connections
• Amman Queen Alia Intl (AMM) – 11% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,110 round-trip on average, while Thursday is the most expensive at C$ 1,528, a difference of C$ 418.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 20m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 47m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

Cairo is 8 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 and Heliopolis Palace. 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 carry-on bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Baggage 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.