International route
Cheap flights from Washington to Cairo
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Cairo International Airport (CAI). 5,815 miles, connecting flights only.
DCA to CAI 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
- 11hif flown nonstop
- Nonstop airlines
- None (connecting only)
- Nonstop flights per day
- 0connections available
- Cheapest month
- February 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday20% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 7h aheadCairo vs Washington
Washington to Cairo
Round trips from $448
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Tue, Feb 2.
Cheapest month: February 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 Washington to Cairo
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?
Washington 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 DCA and CAI. Every itinerary connects, most often through YYC, MTY or DFW, so sort results by total travel time rather than price alone.
- February 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $448; September 2026 is the most expensive at $636 and up, a difference of $188 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 20% less than a Friday 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 Washington. 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 Washington to CairoWashington to Cairo: common questions
How long is the flight from Washington to Cairo?
There are no nonstop flights, so the trip from Washington (DCA) to Cairo (CAI) takes 11h of flying plus a layover, usually 14h or more door to door across 5,815 miles.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to CAI?
No airline currently flies nonstop between Washington (DCA) and Cairo (CAI). The most common connections are through YYC, MTY and DFW.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Cairo?
Over the next six months, February 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Washington (DCA) to Cairo (CAI), starting at $448 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Washington 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 Washington and Cairo?
Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington. DCA 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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