Cheapest airlines flights from Cairo to Washington D.C.

You can choose from 3 airlines that fly from Cairo to Washington D.C., including EgyptAir, British Airways, and Royal Air Maroc. EgyptAir has lowest fares on this route.
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British Airways logo British Airways
Royal Air Maroc logo Royal Air Maroc
Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Cairo to Washington D.C. according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Search for direct flights from Cairo to Washington D.C. in the next 3 months. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data, one-way direct flights start at US$538, and round-trip direct flights start at US$800.

Displayed flight fares from Cairo to Washington D.C. are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Cairo to Washington D.C. Flight Details

The distance between Cairo and Washington D.C. is about 9,349.75 km. The average flying time from Cairo to Washington D.C. is around 11 hours 50 minutes. Based on Trip.com's latest data, travel demand is highest in July. The off-season for travel is November.

Cheapest one-way flight priceUS$434
Cheapest return ticket priceUS$684
Cheapest monthNovember
Peak season for travelJuly
Flight distance9,349.75 km
Average flight time11 hours 50 minutes
Popular airlineEgyptAir
Flight statistics for the Cairo–Washington D.C. route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Trip.com Price Insights on Flights from Cairo to Washington D.C.

Which month has the cheapest one-way flights from Cairo to Washington D.C.?

Based on Trip.com’s data, the cheapest month for flights from Cairo to Washington D.C. is October, with an average price of US$502; while the month with the highest flight price is usually August, with an average price of up to US$937.

US$937
US$720
US$502
US$285
    Cheapest
  • US$581
    Apr
  • US$560
    May
  • US$633
    Jun
  • US$683
    Jul
  • US$937
    Aug
  • US$614
    Sep
  • US$502
    Oct
  • US$536
    Nov
  • US$556
    Dec
  • US$639
    Jan
  • US$597
    Feb
  • US$613
    Mar

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Washington D.C.?

Based on Trip.com’s past 12 months of flight data, the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Washington D.C. is Friday, with average prices lower than on other days. Avoid Saturday, as prices are usually highest then.

US$799
US$694
US$588
US$483
    Cheapest
  • US$589
    Mon
  • US$652
    Tue
  • US$627
    Wed
  • US$679
    Thu
  • US$588
    Fri
  • US$799
    Sat
  • US$644
    Sun

When is the cheapest day to fly from Cairo to Washington D.C. during International Workers' Day?

International Workers' Day is scheduled for May 1. The cheapest flights from Cairo to Washington D.C. are available on May 2, with fares starting at US$447.

US$707
US$577
US$447
US$317
    Cheapest
  • US$502
    27
    Apr
  • US$707
    28
  • US$472
    29
  • US$459
    30
  • US$459
    1
    May
  • US$447
    2
  • US$479
    3

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Cairo to Washington D.C. (CAI-WAS)?

    Based on Trip.com data, Saudia offers one-way fares as low as US$434 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. CAI to IAD on Mon, Apr 27), while Saudia offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from US$684 departing on Sat, May 2 and returning on Tue, May 5.
  • At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from Cairo to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: EgyptAir Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • It takes about 11 hours 50 minutes to fly from Cairo to Washington D.C..
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Cairo to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 3 flight per week flying from Cairo to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: EgyptAir: S/-/T/-/T/-/- -- MS981 (23:37)
  • To find best deals on flights from Cairo to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Mon, Apr 27, with one-way flights priced at just US$434.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around July.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Cairo to Washington D.C. is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Cairo to Washington D.C. on April 18, 2026 with Royal Air Maroc, with prices starting at US$676.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with Cairo International Airport to Dulles International Airport (CAI-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • The time difference between Washington D.C. and Cairo is 7h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

Trip.com Airline Insights on Flights from Cairo to Washington D.C.

Which airline offers the cheapest direct flights from Cairo to Washington D.C.?

Based on Trip.com’s data from the past 12 months, Turkish Airlines provides the lowest-priced direct flights from Cairo to Washington D.C., with fares starting at US$585.

US$357
US$585
US$813
US$1,041
US$1,269
Turkish Airlines
US$585
Turkish Airlines
Royal Jordanian
US$600
Royal Jordanian
Saudia
US$681
Saudia
EgyptAir
US$699
EgyptAir
Qatar Airways
US$996
Qatar Airways
Royal Air Maroc
US$1,269
Royal Air Maroc

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Change & Cancellation Policy

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Voluntary cancellation/change:
To request a change or cancellation, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and flight segment, and submit your request. Please note that additional charges may apply based on the airline’s fare rules.
Cancellation/change due to a flight schedule change:
If your flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For full details of change and cancellation policies, please refer to the customer support pages.