⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

Washington DC to Cairo flights

Washington DC (IAD) to Cairo (CAI): 5,830 miles (9,383 km) great-circle, about 12h 10m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $1087 round-trip on Lufthansa, with 1 stop, departing June 27, 2026.

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Depart
IAD
Washington DC, USA
15:25
2026-06-27
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Arrive
CAI
Cairo, Egypt
Returns 18:10
2026-08-19
Stops
1 stop
Distance
5,830 mi
Est. nonstop time
12h 10m
Trip type
Round-trip
$1087
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest Washington DC to Cairo fare fly?

$1087 round-trip, Lufthansa LH417, departing 2026-06-27 at 15:25, returning 2026-08-19. The recorded itinerary left on a Saturday, returning on a Wednesday 53 nights later; the fare was observed 63 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is Washington DC from Cairo?

  • Distance: 5,830 miles (9,383 km) great-circle, heading northeast.
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 12h 10m.
  • Departure airport: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Washington DC, United States, UTC-4 on June 27, 2026.
  • Arrival: Cairo International Airport (CAI), Egypt, UTC+3 on June 27, 2026.
  • Time difference: Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington DC on the recorded date.
  • Route type: international, United States to Egypt.
  • Arrival airport elevation: 322 ft.
  • Recorded itinerary: Lufthansa LH417, 1 stop, round-trip, 53 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the Washington DC to Cairo fare compare with other routes from IAD?

At $1087, it ranked 22nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 18.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from IAD of similar length: Douala (5,893 mi) at $1323 and Lagos (5,438 mi) at $1034.

IAD to CAI is the only one of 30 IAD routes where Lufthansa priced cheapest. It is the 7th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Cairo?

Of 30 departure airports with a fare to Cairo, Washington DC (IAD) ranked 28th at $1087. Lowest: $157 from Riyadh (RUH); highest: $1516 from Washington DC (DCA); 3 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): ITA Airways (3), Pegasus Airlines (3), Qatar (3), Air Canada (2), easyJet (2) and flynas (2), plus 15 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/New_York, Africa/Cairo; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

Washington DC to Cairo flight questions

How far is Washington DC from Cairo by plane?

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Washington DC is about 5,830 miles (9,383 km) from Cairo on a great-circle line from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI), heading northeast. It is the 7th longest of the 30 routes we track from IAD. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from Washington DC to Cairo?

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About 12h 10m nonstop by our estimate for 5,830 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Lufthansa fare was with 1 stop. 30 airports in our feed had a fare to Cairo; this one ranked 28th, and 3 of the 30 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between Washington DC and Cairo?

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On June 27, 2026, Washington DC was on UTC-4 (America/New_York) and Cairo on UTC+3 (Africa/Cairo), so Cairo was 7 hours ahead of Washington DC: noon in Washington DC was 19:00 in Cairo. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from Washington DC to Cairo?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $1087 per person round-trip on Lufthansa flight LH417, departing June 27, 2026, returning August 19, 2026, with 1 stop. At $1087, it ranked 22nd of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from IAD (median $775). That is 18.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the IAD median of 22.5 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from Washington DC to Cairo?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Cairo, 3 of the 30 recorded fares were nonstop. From IAD, 7 of 30 were. Routes from IAD of similar length: Douala (5,893 mi) at $1323 and Lagos (5,438 mi) at $1034.

Which airports serve flights from Washington DC to Cairo?

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It departs Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) in Washington DC, United States, and arrives at Cairo International Airport (CAI) in Cairo, Egypt. An international flight, United States to Egypt. IAD to CAI is the only one of 30 IAD routes where Lufthansa priced cheapest.

Where else near Cairo can you fly from Washington DC?

Istanbul (IST) $685Milan (MIL) $1053Moscow (MOW) $1335Paris (PAR) $1170Samarkand (SKD) $1440London (LON) $1088All flights from Washington DC →

Other cities with flights to Cairo

From Riyadh (RUH) $157From Milan (MXP) $158From Jeddah (JED) $239From Kuwait City (KWI) $276From Abu Dhabi (AUH) $289From Amsterdam (AMS) $319

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