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Flights from Chicago to Cairo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Cairo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo is January, where tickets cost C$ 1,055 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of tickets is C$ 1,822 and C$ 1,810 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Cairo, you should book around 5 days before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 62 days before departure.

Good to know

Low season

August

High season

May
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 23% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.

When to book flights from Chicago to Cairo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Cairo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago to Cairo flights

  • How can I catch the earliest flight from ORD to Cairo?

    Spend the night before your travel day at Four Points by Sheraton Chicago O'Hare Airport if you want to experience greater convenience in catching the earliest flight from ORD to Cairo. This hotel is not only closer to the airport but also offers free airport shuttle services, which make the movement to the airport easier and less costly.

  • What is the best way to get to the Cairo city center from CAI?

    If you want to take the shortest time connecting to Cairo city center from Cairo International Airport, consider using a taxi. In light traffic, a taxi ride from the airport to the city center takes about 26 min. If you want to spend less despite taking long, consider using a public bus shuttle available at the airport, and get there in about 50min from the airport to the city center.

  • Which other cities can I visit during my trip to Cairo from Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Cairo International Airport serves several cities in Egypt and the country's capital, Cairo. Therefore, your flight from ORD is a chance to visit some of these cities, including Gizeh, Giza, Shubra El Kheima, and Qalyub.

  • Which airline can I use when flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Cairo with my kids?

    Give your kids a great flight experience by booking either Delta or Qatar Airlines. Your kids will have an opportunity to enjoy complimentary snacks provided on board to keep their stomachs at peace. The airline's seats are cozy and spacious, which allows you to sit comfortably with your young ones.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Cairo?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Cairo?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Cairo.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Cairo?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Cairo from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Cairo?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Cairo with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Cairo?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Cairo from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Cairo

  • You have transport options to connect to Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) from downtown Chicago if you want to catch up with your flight to Cairo. The Blue Line "L" train is the most affordable option. The train has stops at Terminals 1, 2, and 3 at Chicago O'Hare Airport. The other fast and convenient transport option you can explore is a taxi.
  • Cairo International Airport (CAI) is the preferred arrival airport for most flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport. Located within the capital of Egypt, landing at CAI offers travelers a chance to feel the culture of Egyptians from a metropolitan perspective. The airport also provides the advantage of having various transport options to the city center.
  • If your flight will be arriving at Cairo International Airport late at night, there is nothing that should worry you. You can connect to Le Méridien Cairo Airport, where you can spend the remaining part of the night using the hotel's airport shuttle, which operates on a 24h basis. This hotel is about 0.3 miles from the airport.
  • Do you have reduced mobility, or are you traveling with someone with limited mobility? All flights from ORD are friendly to persons with reduced mobility (PRM). When you arrive at Chicago O'Hare Airport, you can get cab-to-aircraft wheelchair services from the airport's staff, as long as you communicate in advance.
  • If you are a business traveler seeking to take the shortest time possible to arrive in Cairo from Chicago O'Hare Airport, consider using Delta Airlines. Although there are no direct flights to Cairo from ORD, Delta Airlines' flights are much faster and take the shortest time at the various stopovers.
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