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Flight deals from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Cairo.RM2,787 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Dec, returning Wed, 10 Dec.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 1 Dec, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Wed, 10 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,787, select.
Cairo.RM2,787 per passenger.Departing Sat, 17 Jan, returning Sun, 25 Jan.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sat, 17 Jan, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Sun, 25 Jan, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,787, select.
Cairo.RM2,795 per passenger.Departing Mon, 10 Nov, returning Mon, 8 Dec.Return flight with Royal Air Maroc.Outbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Mon, 10 Nov, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with Royal Air Maroc, departs from Cairo on Mon, 8 Dec, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,795, select.
Cairo.RM2,881 per passenger.Departing Thu, 24 Apr, returning Thu, 1 May.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 24 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Cairo on Thu, 1 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,881, select.
Cairo.RM2,882 per passenger.Departing Fri, 9 May, returning Fri, 16 May.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Fri, 9 May, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Cairo on Fri, 16 May, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,882, select.
Cairo.RM2,892 per passenger.Departing Sun, 11 May, returning Tue, 3 Jun.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Sun, 11 May, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Cairo on Tue, 3 Jun, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,892, select.
Cairo.RM2,933 per passenger.Departing Tue, 22 Apr, returning Tue, 29 Apr.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Tue, 22 Apr, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Cairo on Tue, 29 Apr, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,933, select.
Cairo.RM2,965 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Mon, 8 Sep.Return flight with ITA Airways.Outbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from New York John F. Kennedy on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Cairo.Inbound indirect flight with ITA Airways, departs from Cairo on Mon, 8 Sep, arriving in New York John F. Kennedy.Price includes taxes and charges.From RM2,965, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo flights are currently cheapest in December.
Apr
from RM2,933
May
from RM2,882
Jun
from RM3,444
Jul
from RM4,356
Aug
from RM3,829
Sep
from RM3,232
Oct
from RM3,311
Nov
from RM2,984
Dec
from RM2,787
Jan
from RM2,787
Feb
from RM3,234
Mar
from RM3,243

Direct flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo

New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo: Alternative routes

Compare routes from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Cairo.

New York to Cairo: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundRM2,787
Cheapest month to flyJanuary
Average flight time10 hrs, 19 mins
Most popular airlineEgyptAir
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo is RM2,787. 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 19 minutes is the average flight time from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo.
EgyptAir flies direct from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo.
As of April 2025, there are 10 flights per week flying from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo.
The cheapest month to fly from New York John F. Kennedy to Cairo is usually April 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New York John F. Kennedy Airport to Cairo Airport on Saturday, 17 January 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 10 hours and 19 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.
Currently, Royal Air Maroc and EgyptAir offer the cheapest flight tickets to Cairo.

Flying from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI): what you need to know

  • Book a direct flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 10 hours 20 minutes.

  • Cairo is six hours ahead of New York and is in the UTC+2 timezone.

  • Each week, there are ten John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport flights. If you'd like to jet off as early as possible, take the 12:00 EgyptAir flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last departure is at 14:35 with EgyptAir.

  • Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JFK to CAI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid a last-minute sprint to the gate.

  • Flying during a peak month like July? Public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer lines at check-in and security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Jetting into Cairo (and then discovering more of Egypt!) is a snap with EgyptAir. This popular carrier offers direct flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport.

  • The airline with the highest passenger demand on this route is EgyptAir.

  • The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance for JFK to CAI flights is EgyptAir.

  • If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between JFK and CAI:

    • Leonardo da Vinci-Fiumicino Airport

    • London Heathrow Airport

    • Ben Gurion International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • Right now, RM1,163 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is RM2,787. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.

  • Book six months before you want to fly. After looking at the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from JFK to CAI.

  • May is the cheapest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest prices across every month.

  • Save time looking for cheap flights from JFK to CAI by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification on the app when a special offer becomes available.

  • Secure the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.

Handy information about John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)

  • JFK's address is JFK Airport.

  • 74.1% of flights that take off from John F. Kennedy International Airport touch down at their destination on time.

  • Central New York to John F. Kennedy International Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The trip on public transport will take about 1 hour 20 minutes.

  • Get your travels off to a relaxed start by staying near JFK. Whether you're taking an early flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are ideal:

Arriving at Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:

  • Get on the fast track to adventure by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab a set of wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.

  • To get the best deal, book your vehicle from Cairo International Airport around one week ahead.

Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo

  • Cairo International Airport to central Cairo has a drive time of about 30 minutes. It's approximately 21 kilometres away.

  • If you're travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of around 1 hour 25 minutes.

When to fly to Cairo International Airport (CAI)

  • August is the busiest month for flights from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Cairo in April.

  • When booking your flight from John F. Kennedy International Airport to Cairo International Airport, think about the type of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 22ºC (72ºF) to 40ºC (104ºF).

  • If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JFK to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 22ºC (72ºF) then.

Explore more of Egypt

  • You've done Cairo, now it's time to explore other corners of Egypt. Journey about 177 kilometres north-west to Alexandria to check off its popular sights. From Anwar El Sadat Museum - Library of Alexandria to Montazah Palace Gardens and Pompey's Pillar, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

  • If you want to check out another major stop in Egypt, consider Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Village Dolphin Beach, Manshiah Square and قاعه توليب tulip garden are the start of reasons to visit.

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