Getting to Egypt from the United States is easier than many travelers expect. Most visitors land at Cairo International Airport (CAI), the gateway to the Pyramids, the Grand Egyptian Museum and domestic flights to Luxor and Aswan.
Nonstop flights to Cairo
EgyptAir, Egypt’s national airline, flies nonstop to Cairo from:
- New York (JFK)
- Newark (EWR)
- Washington Dulles (IAD)
- Los Angeles (LAX), resumed in May 2026
- Chicago O’Hare (ORD), launched in June 2026
Schedules and frequencies change by season, so confirm current days and times with the airline before you book (source).
One-stop options
From cities without a nonstop, travelers usually connect through a European hub or a Gulf hub. A good connection can be as comfortable as a nonstop, especially if it breaks a long journey into two shorter flights. Compare total travel time, not just price.
Before you fly
- Check your passport validity and visa; see our Egypt visa guide for U.S. citizens.
- Pack for the season and for temple visits; use our Egypt packing checklist.
- Pick the right month; our best time to visit guide compares weather and crowds.
Arriving in Cairo
After a long flight, the easiest start is a private transfer: a driver meets you with a sign and takes you straight to your hotel. Most of our multi-day packages include airport pickup (check the inclusions on each tour page), and you can also book a stand-alone Cairo airport transfer.
Got a long layover?
If you are connecting through Cairo, you may have time to see the Pyramids between flights. Our Cairo layover tours are built around flight times.
Flying inside Egypt
Domestic flights connect Cairo with Luxor, Aswan, Hurghada and Sharm El Sheikh, and many of our itineraries use them to save a full day of road travel. See how a typical route fits together in our 10-day Egypt itinerary.
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