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Scan through all non-stop flights from Chicago to Cairo. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from ORD to CAI, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.
Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.
Desert destinations like Cairo are known for their hot days, with temperatures frequently exceeding 40°C (104°F), but cooler nights. With very little rainfall, these locations are famous for their extreme weather, breathtaking scenery, and the cultural heritage of their inhabitants. Despite the harsh living conditions, they provide a remarkable mix of adventure, calmness, and stunning landscapes, making them wonderful places to explore.
Cairo is a wonderful destination to explore throughout the year, but it's advisable to avoid the summer months due to the intense heat. For a more enjoyable visit, plan your trip between September and May.
Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Chicago ORD to Cairo CAI, which is Egyptair. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.
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Flights from ORD to CAI are operated 3 times a week, with an average of 1 flight per day. Departure times vary between 09:30 - 10:30. The earliest flight departs at 09:30, the last flight departs at 10:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.
You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).
The fastest direct flight from Chicago to Cairo takes 11 hours and 10 minutes. The flight distance between Chicago and Cairo is 6,132 miles (or 9,869 km).
There is 1 airport in Cairo: Cairo International Airport (CAI).
There are 3 flights per week flying from Chicago to Cairo (as of July 2026).
11 hours and 10 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago to Cairo.
The distance from Chicago to Cairo is 6,132 miles (9,869 kilometers).
Egyptair is the only airline flying nonstop from Chicago to Cairo.
Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Chicago to Cairo.
You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.
Aircraft types that fly from Chicago to Cairo:
The earliest flight departs at 09:30 from Chicago and arrives at 04:40 at Cairo.
The latest flight departs at 10:30 from Chicago and arrives at 05:40 at Cairo.
6,132 miles (9,869 km) · 11h 10m
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