United States to Egypt Β· 6,136 miles (9,875 km)

Chicago (ORD) to Cairo (CAI) flights

One airline flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Cairo (CAI): EgyptAir. The two airports are 6,136 miles (9,875 km) apart. EgyptAir is in Star Alliance. There are also 29 ways to fly it with one stop, through Paris, Zurich and London and more.

Airlines flying nonstop from ORD to CAI

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    EgyptAirStar Alliance Β· bookable with 11 programsWho books it

Book ORD to CAI with points

Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.

ORD to CAI with one stop

29 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.

  • Via Paris (CDG)Air France the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    United Airlines logo
    Air France logo
    EgyptAir logo
  • Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
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    United Airlines logo
    SWISS logo
    EgyptAir logo
  • Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
    British Airways logo
    EgyptAir logo
  • Via Dublin (DUB)American Airlines, Aer Lingus and 1 more, then EgyptAir
    American Airlines logo
    Aer Lingus logo
    United Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
  • Via Athens (ATH)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir and 2 more
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    Aegean Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
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  • Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then EgyptAir, Air Cairo and 2 more
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  • Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then EgyptAir
    United Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
  • Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
    Lufthansa logo
    United Airlines logo
    Condor logo
    Lufthansa logo
    EgyptAir logo
    Condor logo
  • Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
    Lufthansa logo
    United Airlines logo
    Lufthansa logo
    EgyptAir logo
  • Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
    American Airlines logo
    ITA Airways logo
    United Airlines logo
    ITA Airways logo
    EgyptAir logo
  • Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM and United Airlines, then EgyptAir and Transavia
    KLM logo
    United Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
    Transavia logo
  • Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines, Air Canada and 1 more, then EgyptAir
    American Airlines logo
    Air Canada logo
    United Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
  • Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
    Austrian Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
    Austrian Airlines logo
  • Via Barcelona (BCN)American Airlines and United Airlines, then EgyptAir and Vueling
    American Airlines logo
    United Airlines logo
    EgyptAir logo
    Vueling logo
  • Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
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    EgyptAir logo
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ORD to CAI: common questions

Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to CAI?

EgyptAir (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Chicago (ORD) to Cairo (CAI).

How far is Chicago from Cairo by plane?

Chicago (ORD) and Cairo (CAI) are 6,136 miles (9,875 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.

Which points programs can book ORD to CAI award flights?

11 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, Lufthansa Miles & More, Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer, TAP Miles&Go and 3 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.

How many miles does ORD to CAI cost?

It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for ORD to CAI with taxes and fees.

Where can I connect between Chicago and Cairo?

The most direct connections are through Paris (CDG), Zurich (ZRH), London (LHR), Dublin (DUB) and Athens (ATH). On 15 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Air France through Paris.

More routes

Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.