International route
Cheap flights from Cairo to Washington
Cairo International Airport (CAI) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). 5,815 miles, connecting flights only.
CAI to DCA at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,815 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 12hif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday18% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h behindWashington vs Cairo
Cairo to Washington
Round trips from $431
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Jan 5.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Cairo to Washington
No nonstop service: 15 airlines offer one-stop itineraries.
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB · first checked bag from $70
- AMAeroméxicoSkyTeamConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $40
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
- ASAlaska AirlinesoneworldConnecting via SEA, PDX · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA, PHL · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamConnecting via MSP, DTW, SLC, JFK, BOS, LGA · first checked bag from $35
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- QRQatar AirwaysoneworldConnecting via DOH · first checked bag included
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IAH · first checked bag from $40
- VBVivaLow-costConnecting via MTY · first checked bag from $45
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC, YVR · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Monterrey (MTY)AMVB2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
CairoWashington has 3 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Tips for this route
- There is no scheduled nonstop between CAI and DCA. Every itinerary connects, most often through YYC, MTY or DFW, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $431; September 2026 is the most expensive at $621 and up, a difference of $190 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 18% less than a Sunday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Washington is 7 hours behind Cairo. A morning departure lands in Washington with most of the day left; an evening flight arrives close to local dinner time.
Destination guide
Washington: Free museums and the monuments at your feet
Washington, DC is one of the best-value city breaks in the country: the Smithsonian museums and monuments are free, the Metro reaches all three airports, and competition between Reagan National, Dulles and Baltimore keeps fares low.
Best time to visit: Late March–April (cherry blossoms) and September–October are ideal. Summer is hot, humid and crowded with school groups; winter is cheap and the museums are empty.
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Search Cairo to WashingtonCairo to Washington: common questions
How long is the flight from Cairo to Washington?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Cairo (CAI) to Washington (DCA) takes 12h of flying plus a layover, usually 15h or more door to door across 5,815 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from CAI to DCA?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Cairo (CAI) and Washington (DCA). The most common connections are through YYC, MTY and DFW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Washington?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Cairo (CAI) to Washington (DCA), starting at $431 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Cairo to Washington flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Cairo and Washington?
Washington is 7 hours behind Cairo. CAI is on Africa/Cairo time and DCA on America/New York time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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