Cheap flights from Washington to Cairo from $399 DCA, IAD → CAI, SPX
Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI), Giza Sphinx (SPX)
The cheapest return found recently is $740 with Royal Air Maroc, 14 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest one-way found recently is $399 with Egyptair, 19 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
- Cheapest one-way found recently
- $399, Egyptair, found 7 days ago
- Cheapest return found recently
- $740, 14 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027
- Usual return price
- $818 to $999
- Cheapest month to fly
- February 2027, return fares from $740 found in the last 7 days
- Airlines with nonstop flights
- Egyptair
- Shortest nonstop flight found
- 10 h 25 min
Return
The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $818 to $999.
Cheapest return found recently
$740
14 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · Royal Air Maroc
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 9:05 p.m. · Return leaves 2:05 a.m. · 31 h 40 min of travel, both ways together
out 1 stop, back 1 stop · via Mohamed V International Airport (CMN)
found 2 days ago
Cheapest nonstop return
$1,057
12 Dec – 28 Dec · Egyptair
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 12:00 p.m. · Return leaves 11:55 p.m. · 22 h 30 min of travel, both ways together
out nonstop, back nonstop
found 2 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$740 14 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027found 2 days agoSee prices for these dates
It is also the cheapest return we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 49 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest return we saw each day was $672 to $934.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good return price?
Compared with the cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates from 16 Nov to 7 Mar 2027, found by travelers' searches in the last 7 days (economy, the price the seller showed on Aviasales). The usual range is the middle half of those prices.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
We hold no other 14-night return fares leaving within 3 days of 14 Feb 2027 to compare.
Every date we hold
132 fares on 10 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Nov – 2 Dec | $820 | TAP Air Portugal | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 2 stops, back nonstop | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
| 21 Nov – 7 Dec | $901 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 28 Nov – 7 Dec | $783 | Egyptair | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 3 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 12 Dec – 25 Dec | $1,019 | Egyptair | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 4 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 17 Dec – 26 Dec | $1,240 | Royal Jordanian | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 6 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 9 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $832 | Egyptair | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out nonstop, back nonstop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 10 Feb 2027 – 10 Mar 2027 | $817 | Royal Air Maroc | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 7 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 14 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 | $740 | Royal Air Maroc | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 1 Mar 2027 – 12 Mar 2027 | $939 | Turkish Airlines | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 1 stop, back 1 stop | found 2 days ago | See prices for these dates |
| 7 Mar 2027 – 17 Mar 2027 | $1,072 | American Airlines | Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | out 2 stops, back 2 stops | found yesterday | See prices for these dates |
Which month looks cheapest?
February 2027 is the cheapest month — from $740.
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Egyptair, American Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, TAP Air Portugal, Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines.
One-way
Not enough comparable prices yet for a usual one-way price.
Cheapest one-way found recently
$399
19 Jan 2027 · Egyptair
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 12:00 p.m. · 10 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 7 days ago
Cheapest nonstop one-way
$399
19 Jan 2027 · Egyptair
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Leaves 12:00 p.m. · 10 h 25 min trip
nonstop
found 7 days ago
Found recently, and the cheapest we hold
$399 19 Jan 2027found 7 days agoOpen this trip
It is also the cheapest one-way we hold, of any age.
What have prices looked like?
Over 18 days, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, the cheapest one-way we saw each day was $253 to $473.
18 days is a short history, so treat this range as an early guide.
Those were the prices on those days, not today's.
Is this a good one-way price?
Not enough comparable prices yet: we hold one-way fares on 2 departure dates and need at least 3 to say what is usual.
Could nearby dates be cheaper?
No. We hold one-way fares on 1 other departure date within 3 days of 19 Jan 2027, and it is not cheaper.
Every date we hold
2 fares on 2 departure dates
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| Dates | From | Airline | Airports | Stops | Found | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Jan 2027 | $399 | Egyptair | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
| 21 Jan 2027 | $399 | Egyptair | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → Cairo International Airport (CAI) | nonstop | found 7 days ago | Open this trip |
Airlines on the cheapest dates: Egyptair.
Premium cabin fares from Washington to Cairo
We hold no premium economy, business or first-class fares for this route: we collect them for the busiest routes, and this one is not among them yet.
Today's prices for 14 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
Today's prices for 19 Jan 2027 in another cabin: Premium economy · Business · First
How far ahead were prices cheapest for Washington to Cairo?
Return
The cheapest fares were 0 to 6 days before departure.
From the cheapest return each day between 24 Sept and 11 Nov (49 days), grouped by how many days ahead the flight left; one adult in economy.
Each range covers different departure dates, so this compares typical fares, not the same trip priced twice.
Prices reflect recent searches — current fares may differ.
See these ranges as a table
| Booked ahead by | Typical fare | Cheapest day | Above the cheapest | Days of prices |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0–6 days | $764 | $672 | Cheapest seen | 24 |
| 7–13 days | $804 | $672 | +5% | 21 |
| 14–29 days | $794 | $702 | +4% | 31 |
| 30–59 days | $947 | $767 | +24% | 35 |
| 60–89 days | $817 | $715 | +7% | 21 |
| 90–179 days | $788 | $740 | +3% | 33 |
| 180+ days | $1,094 | $817 | +43% | 16 |
One-way
Not enough history yet: in 18 days of one-way prices, 24 Sept to 11 Nov, fewer than 3 booking ranges had prices on 7 days or more.
Could a nearby airport be cheaper?
A different airport at either end can change the fare — sometimes a lot.
Return
Baltimore → Cairo
57 km from Washington
$1,059
$319 more than flying from Washington
14 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027 · BWI → CAI · out 2 stops, back 2 stops
found 2 days ago
Cheapest recent price on each route — round trip, per traveler in Economy. Distances are in a straight line.
Live price for these dates
The cheapest return found recently is for 14 Feb 2027 – 28 Feb 2027. A live search on this page shows what those dates cost now, for one adult in economy.
Questions about this trip
How much is a return flight from Washington to Cairo?
The cheapest return found recently is $740 with Royal Air Maroc, 14 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago. The cheapest return fare on each of 10 departure dates is usually $818 to $999.
How much is a one-way flight from Washington to Cairo?
The cheapest one-way found recently is $399 with Egyptair, 19 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to Cairo?
February 2027 is the cheapest month for a return, from $740, 14 Feb 2027 to 28 Feb 2027, found 2 days ago.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington to Cairo?
In 49 days of prices between 24 Sept and 11 Nov, return fares were cheapest 0 to 6 days before departure.
Is there a direct flight from Washington to Cairo?
Yes, the cheapest nonstop return found recently is $1,057 with Egyptair, 12 Dec to 28 Dec, found 2 days ago. The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently is $399 with Egyptair, 19 Jan 2027, found 7 days ago.
How long is the flight from Washington to Cairo?
The cheapest nonstop one-way found recently, with Egyptair on 19 Jan 2027, takes 10 h 25 min from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Cairo International Airport (CAI).
Which airlines have the cheapest flights from Washington to Cairo?
Between 16 Nov and 7 Mar 2027, Egyptair has the cheapest return on 3 of the 10 departure dates we hold, American Airlines on 2 and Royal Air Maroc on 2.
Prices are what travelers' searches on Aviasales found in the last 7 days, in US dollars: the price the seller showed on Aviasales; bags may cost extra. Fares change, so check today's price before you book. How our prices work