International route
Cheap flights from New York to Cairo
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI). 5,603 miles, 10h 35m nonstop.
JFK to CAI at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 5,603 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 10h 35mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- DL1 airlineDelta
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday17% less than Sunday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadCairo vs New York
New York to Cairo
Round trips from $496
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
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 New York to Cairo
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 17 more with one stop.
- DLDelta Air LinesSkyTeamNonstop · 1 flight a day · first checked bag from $35
- EIAer LingusConnecting via DUB · first checked bag from $70
- ACAir CanadaStar AllianceConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
- AAAmerican AirlinesoneworldConnecting via DFW, CLT, ORD, MIA · first checked bag from $40
- BABritish AirwaysoneworldConnecting via LGW · first checked bag from $75
- LYEl AlConnecting via TLV · first checked bag from $80
- EKEmiratesConnecting via DXB · first checked bag included
- ETEthiopian AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via ADD · first checked bag included
- EYEtihad AirwaysConnecting via AUH · first checked bag included
- AYFinnaironeworldConnecting via HEL · first checked bag from $70
- B6JetBlueConnecting via FLL, MCO, SJU · first checked bag from $40
- LHLufthansaStar AllianceConnecting via FRA · first checked bag from $75
- SKSAS Scandinavian AirlinesSkyTeamConnecting via CPH, OSL · first checked bag from $70
- TKTurkish AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IST · first checked bag from $70
- UAUnited AirlinesStar AllianceConnecting via IAH, IAD · first checked bag from $40
- VSVirgin AtlanticSkyTeamConnecting via MAN · first checked bag from $75
- Y4VolarisLow-costConnecting via CUN · first checked bag from $45
- WSWestJetConnecting via YYC · first checked bag from $35
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Calgary (YYC)ACWS2 airlines
- Dallas (DFW)AA1 airline
- Charlotte (CLT)AA1 airline
- Chicago (ORD)AA1 airline
- Miami (MIA)AA1 airline
Which airport should I use?
New York 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
- Only Delta flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through YYC or DFW is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $496; September 2026 is the most expensive at $648 and up, a difference of $152 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 17% 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.
- Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York. Expect to lose 7 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search New York to CairoNew York to Cairo: common questions
How long is the flight from New York to Cairo?
A nonstop flight from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI) takes about 10h 35m gate to gate, covering 5,603 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from JFK to CAI?
Delta Air Lines operates nonstop flights from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through YYC, DFW and CLT.
What is the cheapest month to fly from New York to Cairo?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI), starting at $496 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book New York to Cairo 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 New York and Cairo?
Cairo is 7 hours ahead of New York. JFK is on America/New York time and CAI on Africa/Cairo time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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