A stunning view of Chicago's skyline and river with prominent skyscrapers and bridges on a cloudy day. — flights from Cairo to Chicago
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Flights from Cairo to Chicago

Nonstop flights from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago (ORD) take about 12h 51m (9,875 km). Egyptair flies it. Lowest fare seen: $440 one-way, nonstop (22 Oct 2026).

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When you land in Chicago

The airport transfer and the few things worth sorting before you fly.

A stunning view of Chicago's skyline and river with prominent skyscrapers and bridges on a cloudy day. — arriving in Chicago

Airport transfer

ORD → Chicago, booked before you fly

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Airlines flying Cairo to Chicago

Carriers on CAI–ORD according to our route data and nonstop fares seen as of 22 Oct 2026. Not a complete list.

✈ Egyptairnonstop fare seen

Cairo to Chicago fares by month

Cheapest month seen for a nonstop flight: Nov 2026, from $440 one-way. Lowest one-way fares seen for departures in each month, read 22 Oct 2026.

DepartingNonstop fromCheaper with stops
Oct 2026$44828 Oct 2026 · Egyptair—
Nov 2026$4404 Nov 2026 · Egyptair—
Dec 2026$5132 Dec 2026 · Egyptair—

When to go for the lowest fare

The next few weeks were the cheapest to fly: from $440 in November 2026, against $513 at best later on.

From Travelpayouts flight-search data, city to city (Cairo to Chicago, any airport), USD, read 22 Oct 2026. These are fares that were on sale, not a guarantee of today's price; an airline is named only where we know it flies this route.

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Frequently asked questions — Cairo to Chicago flights

How long is the flight from Cairo to Chicago?
A nonstop flight from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago (ORD) takes about 12h 51m, covering 9,875 km. That is an estimate from the distance — actual time varies with the airline, aircraft and winds, and connecting itineraries take longer.
How far is Cairo from Chicago by air?
The great-circle distance between Cairo International Airport and Chicago O'Hare International Airport is 9,875 km (6,136 miles), a ultra long-haul route.
Which airlines fly from Cairo to Chicago?
Airlines with flights or nonstop fares on the CAI–ORD route include Egyptair. This is not a complete list — schedules change by season, so check the current options before booking.
How much does a flight from Cairo to Chicago cost?
The lowest one-way fare seen recently on CAI–ORD was $440 USD with Egyptair (nonstop), departing 4 Nov 2026, found in fare searches as of 22 Oct 2026. Fares change constantly and depend on the date, so check the current price before booking.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Chicago?
In fares seen on 22 Oct 2026, departures in November 2026 were cheapest, from $440 one-way, against $513 for December 2026, the dearest month. Fares change daily, so check your own dates.
Do I need a visa to travel from Egypt to Chicago?
It depends on your passport. Some nationalities can enter Chicago visa-free or get a visa on arrival; others must apply in advance. Use AirConnect's Visa Checker to see the rules for your passport.

Sources: fares from Travelpayouts flight-search data, seen 22 Oct 2026; airlines from each carrier's published network and nonstop fares on sale; distance from OurAirports coordinates; flight time estimated from distance. Fares change daily.

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