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Among airlines operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo flights:

• Egyptair: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Egyptair operates flights between New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport and Cairo.

Flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo usually depart from New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) and arrive at Cairo (CAI).

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

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Layover fares average C$ 820 round-trip via Barcelona-El Prat (BCN), compared to C$ 1,386 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge C$ 12–C$ 139 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 787-9 Dreamliner variants.

One-stop flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo most commonly connect through:

• Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 26% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 16% of one-stop connections
• Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN) – 15% of one-stop connections
• London Heathrow (LHR) – 9% of one-stop connections

Rome Fiumicino (FCO) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 10% on the New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at C$ 1,206 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at C$ 1,327, a difference of C$ 121. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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 New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo route, 54% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 3 hours 39 minutes.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo flights, with 100% leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, Evening flights for 0%, and Night flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Cairo are Downtown Cairo, Gezira Island, and Tahrir Square. These are among the most viewed places in Cairo on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo:

• Earliest: departs at 12:45 pm and lands at 11:05 pm
• Latest: departs at 12:55 pm and lands at 11:15 pm.

The flight takes about 10h 20m.

Last-minute fares on this route – booked within 2 weeks of departure – run 6% below the route average of C$ 1,268. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

A direct flight from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo takes 10h 20m, covering 14,501 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.

One-way fares from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about C$ 535, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Egyptair is the only airline operating New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo flights. 46% of its flights are on time.

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via London Heathrow (LHR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 16h 14m, compared with 16h 16m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) and 16h 47m via Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN).

Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (Eastern European Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Cairo Airport (CAI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around C$ 15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Alamo
• Autounion Car Rental
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Avis

Round-trip flights from New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Cairo range from C$ 1,067 to C$ 1,569, with an average of C$ 1,268 over the past 12 months. Anything below C$ 1,067 counts as a good deal.