Question 1

How long is the flight from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

A nonstop flight from New York to Cairo typically takes around 10 hours 10 minutes. If you choose a connecting flight, allow more travel time. Typical one-stop itineraries take around 18 hours 35 minutes. For the quickest trip, a nonstop flight is usually the most comfortable choice.

Question 2

Are there nonstop flights from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Yes, there are nonstop flights from New York to Cairo, although not necessarily every day. On average, around 3 to 4 flights per week are available. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, you will have an easier time finding a suitable nonstop connection.

Question 3

Which airlines fly from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from New York to Cairo are operated by, among others, Egyptair. Connecting flights with one stop are also available, for example with Royal Air Maroc (via Casablanca), Lufthansa (via Munich) and Air France (via Paris - Charles de Gaulle). If travel time matters to you, a direct flight is usually the most convenient option. Connecting flights often give you more choice of departure times and airlines.

Question 4

On which days are there nonstop flights from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Nonstop flights from New York to Cairo operate daily. The schedule may vary by season, so it is worth comparing several travel dates. If your preferred day does not have a nonstop flight, nearby departure days or short connecting flights may be a good alternative.

Question 5

How many flights are there per day from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

On the route from New York to Cairo, there is less than one flight per day on average. The exact number can vary by day of the week and season. If you have flexibility with your travel dates, it is worth comparing several departure days.

Question 6

How many flights per week are there from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

On the route from New York to Cairo, there are around 3 to 4 flights per week. The number of flights can vary depending on the season and day of the week. If you have flexibility, it is worth looking at several departure days.

Question 7

When does the first flight from New York to Cairo depart?

Accepted Answer

The earliest nonstop flight from New York to Cairo usually departs at 12:00 PM. The exact departure time may vary by day of the week and airline. Early flights are especially useful if you want to make the most of your arrival day in Cairo.

Question 8

When does the last flight from New York to Cairo depart?

Accepted Answer

The last nonstop flight from New York to Cairo usually departs at 1:00 PM. Late flights can be convenient if you want to travel after work or in the evening. Do check whether it is a nonstop flight, as a connecting itinerary could push the arrival time significantly later.

Question 9

Which airline is most commonly chosen for flights from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

For flights from New York to Cairo, offers from Royal Jordanian, Royal Air Maroc and ITA are chosen most frequently. This reflects which airlines have been particularly popular with users on this route over the past year. Whether an airline works for you also depends on price, flight times, baggage and possible stopovers.

Question 10

In which months do idealo users most frequently search for flights from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

Flights from New York to Cairo are most frequently searched for travel in August, June and July. If you are planning to fly in one of these months, it may be worth comparing offers early. Outside the most popular months, you may find more options or cheaper connections.

Question 11

Which departure days are most popular for flights from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

For flights from New York to Cairo, departures on Thursday, Friday and Tuesday are particularly in demand. Demand can be higher on popular travel days, so it is worth checking alternative departure days. You may find more suitable flight times or better-priced offers.

Question 12

How long is the typical stay on trips from New York to Cairo?

Accepted Answer

For trips from New York to Cairo, stays of 33, 30 and 91 days are most commonly searched. These trip lengths are particularly popular with idealo users on this route.

	Outbound	Return	Airlines	Baggage	Price
New York Cairo	Outbound 11/12/26 1 Stopover (CMN) AT0201, AT0272 28h 30min	Return -	Royal Air Maroc	?	$354
New York Cairo	Outbound 08/05/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0184, BA0396 16h 25min	Return 08/17/26 1 Stopover (MAD) IB1904, BA4245 29h 00min	British Airways		$792 found 3 days ago
Best option New York Cairo	Outbound 08/05/26 direct MS0988 11h 15min	Return 08/17/26 direct MS0987 10h 30min	Egyptair		$1,459
New York Cairo	Outbound 10/01/26 2 Stopovers (YUL, CDG) AC1559, AC0870, AC2902 23h 35min	Return 10/11/26 2 Stopovers (LHR, YYZ) MS0783, AC0855, AC1508 19h 35min	Air Canada		$920
New York Cairo Please note: transfer for connecting flight	Outbound 07/31/26 1 Stopover (ORY) BF0721, TO4330 33h 40min	Return 08/11/26 1 Stopover (IST) TK0755, TK0029 30h 15min	French Bee, Transavia France		$1,553
New York Cairo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2017, DE4105 26h 40min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE4104, DE2016 18h 20min	Condor		$800
New York Cairo	Outbound 08/20/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE2017, DE4105 26h 40min	Return 08/25/26 1 Stopover (FRA) DE4104, DE2016 18h 20min	Condor	?	$823
New York Cairo	Outbound 08/05/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0188, BA0398 21h 50min	Return 08/17/26 1 Stopover (MAD) IB1904, BA4245 29h 00min	British Airways	?	$853
New York Cairo	Outbound 08/05/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0184, BA0396 16h 25min	Return 08/17/26 2 Stopovers (LHR, ORD) BA0399, BA0299, BA4337 19h 49min	British Airways		$873
New York Cairo	Outbound 08/05/26 1 Stopover (LHR) BA0184, BA0396 16h 25min	Return 08/17/26 2 Stopovers (LHR, ORD) BA0399, BA0299, BA5517 22h 34min	British Airways		$880

Cheapest outbound flight from	US$353.19
Roundtrip from	US$791.33
Flight duration	min. 10:35
Return flight duration	min. 12:00
Distance	9034 km
Flights per week	6
Departure airport	Airport New York, all Airports (NYC)
Arrival airport	Airport Cairo International (CAI)
Destination country	Flights to Egypt
Departure airport - Destination country	New York, all Airports - Egypt

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