$404 Cheap Flights from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI)

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Cheap Flights from New York to Cairo (JFK-CAI)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $404 for one-way flights and $633 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Royal Air Maroc
Sun, Dec 28 - Mon, Jan 26
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$633 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$633
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Royal Air Maroc flight, departing Sun, Dec 28 from New York to Cairo, returning Mon, Jan 26, priced at $633 found 4 hours ago
ITA Airways
Sat, Oct 25 - Fri, Nov 7
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$642 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$642
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select ITA Airways flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from New York to Cairo, returning Fri, Nov 7, priced at $642 found 4 hours ago
Royal Jordanian
Thu, Aug 7 - Tue, Oct 7
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$700 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$700
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Royal Jordanian flight, departing Thu, Aug 7 from New York to Cairo, returning Tue, Oct 7, priced at $700 found 2 hours ago
Kuwait Airways
Wed, Nov 12 - Thu, Nov 27
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$742 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$742
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Kuwait Airways flight, departing Wed, Nov 12 from New York to Cairo, returning Thu, Nov 27, priced at $742 found 1 day ago
Delta
Sun, Sep 14 - Thu, Oct 16
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$752 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$752
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sun, Sep 14 from New York to Cairo, returning Thu, Oct 16, priced at $752 found 7 hours ago
KLM
Sun, Aug 17 - Wed, Oct 1
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$803 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$803
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, Aug 17 from New York to Cairo, returning Wed, Oct 1, priced at $803 found 6 days ago
Air France
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 27
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$804 Roundtrip, found 7 hours ago
$804
Roundtrip
found 7 hours ago
Select Air France flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from New York to Cairo, returning Sat, Sep 27, priced at $804 found 7 hours ago
Turkish Airlines
Wed, Dec 3 - Tue, Dec 16
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$840 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$840
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 3 from New York to Cairo, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $840 found 2 hours ago
Etihad Airways
Sat, Sep 27 - Mon, Oct 13
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$847 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$847
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, Sep 27 from New York to Cairo, returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $847 found 6 hours ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Feb 15
JFK
New York
CAI
Cairo
$859 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$859
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Thu, Jan 15 from New York to Cairo, returning Sun, Feb 15, priced at $859 found 6 days ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI)

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $590 - $826 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Flights from New York (JFK) to Cairo (CAI)
Origin airport
John F. Kennedy Intl.
Destination airport
Cairo Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, American Airlines, British Airways, EGYPTAIR, Emirates, Etihad Airways, ITA Airways, Iberia, JetBlue Airways, KLM, Kuwait Airways, LOT-Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Royal Air Maroc, Royal Jordanian, Saudia, Swiss International Air Lines, Turkish Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$633
Distance
5602 mi
Average flight time
10 hours 20 mins

New York to Cairo Flights

The cheapest times to fly from New York to Cairo

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from New York to Cairo are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from New York to Cairo with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from New York to Cairo

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from New York to Cairo: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from New York to Cairo

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from New York to Cairo in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $404 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap New York to Cairo flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your New York to Cairo airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) cost?
You can pick up cheap return flights starting at $914 from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Egyptair flight leaving JFK on July 28 2025 and touching down at CAI. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from JFK to CAI?
To pick up a cheap ticket, check for direct flights from JFK to CAI that depart in August. You can find a one-way Egyptair flight for $530 leaving on August 31 2025. This price is based on the cheapest direct flight found on Expedia for this route in the next 330 days. The price was last updated on July 1 2025 and remains unchanged.
Which airlines fly direct from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)?
Hop on a nonstop flight with EgyptAir and go straight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from JFK to CAI?
Currently, the cheapest airline operating one-way flights from JFK to CAI is Egyptair. You can take off on this route from $530. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from JFK on August 31 2025. Prices were last updated on July 1 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)?
On average, you can choose from 5 direct flights each week from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI). For more options, consider a flight with a layover. Simply enter your dates on Expedia and then set the filter tool to include one or two stops.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)?
The 12 PM departures from JFK to CAI are the most sought after. Prices can be higher for these popular slots. If you want to save on your trip, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from JFK to CAI?
If you fly on a Friday, you'll get the biggest range of choices for flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI).
What is the earliest flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)?
The first flight of the day taking off from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) is at around 12:45PM UTC-5. Hop on this flight and you'll arrive at Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) at approximately 5:55AM UTC+2. The total flight duration is 10h 10m.
How long does it take to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)?
The average flight duration from JFK to CAI is 10 hours and 10 minutes, covering a distance of 5,600 mi.
What is the best time to fly from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)?
To touch down at Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) without delays, pick a flight that takes off from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this time.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Cairo from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK)?
Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) is the only airport in Cairo with direct flights from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK). Check out the available options and discover affordable fares on Expedia.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI) last-minute?
Holding off until just before your trip to book your flight from JFK to CAI often results in higher prices. Although you may find some last-minute offers, they're not always guaranteed. Be flexible with your travel plans for a better chance of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a JFK to CAI flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging flights and hotels separately, booking a JFK to CAI flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better yet, having everything in one place will take the stress out of planning your trip. Just secure your flights and choose from our wide range of stays, then personalize your trip with extras like tours, car rentals and activities.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from John F. Kennedy Intl. Airport (JFK) to Cairo Intl. Airport (CAI)?
It's generally possible to reschedule or cancel your JFK to CAI flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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