Flights from Chicago to Cairo from USD960
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From | To | Fare Type | Dates | Price |
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| Chicago (ORD) | Cairo (CAI) | Round-trip / Economy | 15 May 2025 - 24 May 2025 | From USD960 Last Seen 1 day ago |
| Chicago (ORD) | Cairo (CAI) | Round-trip / Economy | 15 May 2025 - 25 May 2025 | From USD1,022 Last Seen 1 day ago |
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Fly from Chicago to Cairo with Etihad Airways
Book flights from Chicago to Cairo and swap Illinois’ busiest city for Egypt’s ancient capital.
Discover ancient wonders, relax on the banks of the Nile and indulge in delicious Egyptian cuisine in one of the world’s most famous cities.
Fly with Etihad and explore the sights and sounds of mysterious and charismatic Cairo.
ORD to CAI: flight facts
Time difference +8 hours
Cairo is eight hours ahead of Chicago. From early March to early November when Chicago is observing Daylight Saving Time, Cairo is seven hours ahead.
Flight distance 8,787 miles
Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Cairo (CAI) via Abu Dhabi (AUH) cover a distance of 8,787 miles (14,141 kilometres).
Flying from Chicago to Cairo: FAQs
How to get from Cairo International Airport to Cairo?
Cairo International Airport is around 13 miles (21 kilometres) from the city centre. The most comfortable way of getting to the city is to book a transfer with Etihad for a seamless transition to your destination. Alternatively, take the airport shuttle bus.
What food should I try in Cairo?
Simit is an ideal snack for fuelling your exploration in Cairo – available from street vendors, this sesame-covered treat is a soft circle of fluffy bread.
Hawawshi is another hearty dish – soft pita bread stuffed with onions, chillies and minced meat.
Top tips for Chicago to Cairo
Enjoy Egyptian cuisine
Chicago is known for its food – deep dish pizzas, hot dogs and jibaritos. Swap these all-American classics for the spice-infused dishes of traditional Egyptian cuisine.
Grab a koshari, with a base of rice, spiced lentils and pasta or, to satisfy your sweet tooth, try om Ali, a dessert that dates back to the 13th century.
Go on a river cruise
Swap Lake Michigan, one of America’s five great lakes, for the longest river in the world. Take a cruise on the River Nile and admire Cairo’s varied skyline.
Experience a multi-day tour and visit some of Egypt’s most important cities, including Aswan and Luxor. Choose a dinner cruise and enjoy a sumptuous evening meal on the water as Cairo dazzles in the background.