Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cairo
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Cairo
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Cairo? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Cairo vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 24,000–35,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Cairo for specific travel dates.
2026-11-13
ORD - CAI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $300.2
2026-11-08
ORD - CAI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $301.4
2026-11-09
ORD - CAI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $301.4
2026-11-11
ORD - CAI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 24,000 Pts + $301.4
2026-11-09
ORD - CAI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $232.1
2026-11-09
ORD - CAI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 35,000 Pts + $432.8
Chicago to Cairo flight facts
Distance
6,142 mi
9,885 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 12h 45m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Cairo
CAI · Cairo Intl
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Cairo
Premium cabin
2026-11-05
ORD - CAI
Business | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 80,000 Pts + $7.6
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - CAI
Business | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 80,000 Pts + $51.4
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - CAI
Business | 1 Stop | 7 left
From 90,000 Pts + $531.9
Premium cabin
2026-11-10
ORD - CAI
Business | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 107,500 Pts + $1769.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - CAI
Business | 1 Stop | 2 left
From 107,500 Pts + $1791.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-08
ORD - CAI
Premium Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 55,000 Pts + $37
Selected hotels for your next stay
Cairo (Egypt)
Hilton Cairo Heliopolis
From 35,000 Pts or $138
Cairo (Egypt)
JW Marriott Hotel Cairo
From Pts or $237
Cairo (Egypt)
Renaissance Cairo Mirage City Hotel
From Pts or $176
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Cairo depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Cairo.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Cairo.
Chicago and Cairo are about 6,142 miles (9,885 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 6,142-mile straight-line distance takes about 12h 45m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Cairo is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Cairo: Cairo Intl (CAI).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Cairo, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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