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Flight deals from Washington D.C. to Cairo Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to Cairo Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs165,563. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.Rs96,994 per passenger.Departing Sun, 12 Apr.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 12 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs96,994, select.
Cairo.Rs100,366 per passenger.Departing Fri, 2 Oct.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs100,366, select.
Cairo.Rs102,638 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Aug.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 10 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,638, select.
Cairo.Rs102,638 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,638, select.
Cairo.Rs102,823 per passenger.Departing Fri, 12 Mar.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 12 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs102,823, select.
Cairo.Rs112,798 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs112,798, select.
Cairo.Rs118,408 per passenger.Departing Tue, 14 Jul.One-way flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 14 Jul, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs118,408, select.
Cairo.Rs119,757 per passenger.Departing Tue, 31 Mar.One-way flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 31 Mar, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs119,757, select.
Cairo.Rs120,667 per passenger.Departing Thu, 23 Apr.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 23 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs120,667, select.
Cairo.Rs124,612 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Nov.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 3 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs124,612, select.
Cairo.Rs150,130 per passenger.Departing Wed, 17 Jun.One-way flight with Aer Lingus.Outbound indirect flight with Aer Lingus, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 17 Jun, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs150,130, select.
Cairo.Rs152,380 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs152,380, select.
Cairo.Rs155,150 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Dec.One-way flight with Air France.Outbound indirect flight with Air France, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 5 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs155,150, select.
Cairo.Rs157,707 per passenger.Departing Sat, 2 May.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 2 May, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs157,707, select.
Cairo.Rs164,987 per passenger.Departing Thu, 20 Aug.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs164,987, select.
Cairo.Rs165,547 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound direct flight with EgyptAir departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Cairo.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs165,547, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington D.C. to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in April.
Mar
from Rs119,757
Apr
from Rs96,994
May
from Rs112,798
Jun
from Rs150,130
Jul
from Rs118,408
Aug
from Rs102,638
Sep
from Rs102,638
Oct
from Rs100,366
Nov
from Rs124,612
Dec
from Rs155,150
Jan
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Feb
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Direct flights from Washington D.C. to Cairo

Washington D.C. to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Washington D.C. to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

Cairo

15km from central Cairo
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from Rs96,485
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Sphinx International

36km from central Cairo
from Rs204,335
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Washington D.C. to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRs96,485
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time10 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week12

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Finding cheap flights from Washington D.C. to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to Cairo is Rs166,437. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
10 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to Cairo.
EgyptAir flies direct from Washington D.C. to Cairo.
As of March 2026, there are 4 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to Cairo is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to Cairo Airport on Thursday, 16 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 45 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Cairo but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Cairo is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Travelling from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know

  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is Washington DC's main airport. Explore your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport (CAI) departing from here.

  • Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo. The city runs on the UTC+2 timezone and is seven hours ahead of Washington DC.

  • To ensure you get on your flight from Washington DC to CAI, leave enough time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.

  • If you're going away during a peak month like April, get to the terminal even earlier. It's wise to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. You can expect lines to be longer during peak periods like Thanksgiving and spring break.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

  • Consider adding a stopover to find cheap flights from Washington DC to CAI. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for departures from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Slip in a stop (and skip the high fares) by flying through one of these popular airports:

    • New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

    • Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

  • Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or get a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.

  • Looking for a comfortable hotel close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport? If you've booked an early flight from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your check-in counter:

  • 76% of flights taking off from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport land at their destination on time.

  • DCA's address is 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • Think about kicking off your journey from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Cairo International Airport (CAI) plane ticket from this hub.

  • From IAD, direct flights from Washington DC to CAI are offered by EgyptAir.

  • EgyptAir is the most popular choice for travellers flying from IAD to CAI.

  • Among the carriers operating flights between Washington Dulles International Airport and Cairo International Airport, EgyptAir leads in on-time performance.

  • Cross another spot off your travel list or just take a moment to reset with a stopover. If you'd like to split up your flight from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport, browse these options when departing from Washington Dulles International Airport:

    • Frankfurt Airport (FRA)

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ)

    • Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)

  • IAD is about 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. It'll take 45 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes approximately 1 hour 10 minutes.

  • Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before boarding your Washington DC to CAI flight? Kick back in a hotel near Washington Dulles International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays have your key waiting:

  • When it comes to keeping flights punctual, Washington Dulles International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 74%.

  • IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

  • When organising your plane ticket from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport (CAI) out of Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), you can choose from a few stopover options. Consider making a detour to London Heathrow Airport (LHR), one of the busiest transit hubs on this route.

  • From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It takes roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.

  • Make catching an early Washington DC to Cairo International Airport flight one of the easiest parts of your trip. Book a room at one of these accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:

  • Airports have an on-time performance rating that monitors how often flights arrive at their destinations within the expected time frame. At BWI, that figure is 77%.

About Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • If you're arriving on a late flight from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these hotels near CAI:

  • Grab a Cairo International Airport rental car and discover Cairo and beyond with your own set of wheels. Auto-Union, Hertz and Alamo are popular outlets to choose from here.

  • To lock in the lowest price, reserve your vehicle around one week ahead of your Washington DC to Cairo International Airport flight.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport is around 23 kilometres from the centre of Cairo. It takes around 45 minutes or so to drive to the city.

  • Travelling on public transport takes around 1 hour.

How to find the cheapest flights from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Rs96,485 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport. A return flight starts from Rs166,437. These prices may change based on demand and availability.

  • Don't leave things to the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Washington DC to CAI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird discounts.

  • Cheap Washington DC to Cairo International Airport tickets are easier to find if you're not locked into specific dates. Try using the 'Whole month' tool to compare fares across each month and then pick the cheapest day.

  • Snapping up a cheap plane ticket from Washington DC to CAI is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is create one of these automatic alerts and we'll notify you when a better deal is available.

  • Tailor your travel plans using filters. Choose your arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort the results by 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport.

The best time to fly from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • December is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport (CAI). Visit Cairo in April for a more low-key escape.

  • The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 22ºC and 40ºC. Lock in your Washington DC to CAI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.

  • January sees temperatures of between 8ºC and 22ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.

More about Cairo

  • Once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Cairo International Airport, find a hotel that keeps you close to what you want to see. Make one of these options your base for exploring Cairo:

  • Gizeh Plateau and TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE are a couple of leading attractions to add to your Cairo itinerary. Continue your sightseeing adventures at River Nile.

Explore more of Egypt

  • Cairo has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of Egypt just waiting to be explored. About 193 kilometres northwest of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep you on the go. Check out popular attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.

  • If you're ready to explore another great destination in Egypt, consider Port Said, about 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo. Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said are the start of reasons to visit.

Plan the rest of your trip from Washington D.C. to Cairo

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