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Cheapest return flight
£622
Typical prices: £587-£739
Lufthansa
Sat 17/11Tue 27/11
CAI - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£640
Typical prices: £599-£745
Egyptair
Wed 17/10Wed 21/11
CAI - EWR • Direct
Direct flights
You can fly direct with Egyptair. Average duration is 11h 41m
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Avoid delays
Most punctual • 57% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 13% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £523 (return)
Shortest trip • 16h 10m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Cairo to Newark (CAI-EWR)

 
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Recent return flight deals from Cairo to Newark

Tue, 17 Nov - Fri, 27 Nov
Lufthansa Logo
17:00 - 13:55CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
27h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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18:00 - 21:10EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
20h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£622Lufthansa
Tue, 6 Oct - Tue, 12 Jan
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16:20 - 13:40CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
28h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
18:55 - 21:10EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
19h 15m2 stops Brussels Bruxelles-National Frankfurt am Main
£626United Airlines
Tue, 6 Oct - Fri, 8 Jan
United Airlines Logo
16:20 - 13:40CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
28h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
United Airlines Logo
18:00 - 21:10EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
20h 10m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£626United Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 29 Nov
United Airlines Logo
04:40 - 15:45CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
18h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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19:30 - 21:10EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
18h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£627United Airlines
Tue, 3 Nov - Tue, 29 Dec
Lufthansa Logo
17:00 - 13:55CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
27h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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20:50 - 00:35EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
20h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£628Lufthansa
Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 29 Dec
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17:00 - 13:55CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
27h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
Lufthansa Logo
20:50 - 00:35EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
20h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£629Lufthansa
Wed, 4 Nov - Thu, 3 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 13:55CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
26h 50m1 stop Zurich
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20:50 - 00:35EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
20h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£629Multiple Airlines
Thu, 15 Oct - Sun, 29 Nov
United Airlines Logo
04:40 - 15:45CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
18h 05m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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19:30 - 21:10EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
18h 40m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£630United Airlines
Mon, 2 Nov - Tue, 10 Nov
SWISS Logo
18:05 - 12:30CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
25h 25m2 stops Zurich Geneva Geneve-Cointrin
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18:05 - 17:10EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
16h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Zurich
£631SWISS
Mon, 12 Oct - Thu, 3 Dec
Multiple Airlines Logo
03:40 - 13:55CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
17h 15m1 stop Vienna Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
20:50 - 00:35EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
20h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£632Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cairo to Newark Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines, and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Cairo to Newark Airport with more confidence.

How much is a return flight from Cairo to Newark Airport?

Return flights from Cairo to Newark Airport start at £622. Prices are typical for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from £587 to £739. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £622 on Lufthansa.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Newark Airport?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Newark Airport and is 7% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 7% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Newark Airport?

•November is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Newark Airport at £560 return.
•August (£805) and June (£738) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 43% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Cairo to Newark Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Cairo to Newark Airport are cheapest 23 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 10% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Cairo to Newark

 
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Stefanie Waldek

Stefanie Waldek

Expert on EWR

Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on CAI

An avid traveller and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg, among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Key details for Cairo to Newark Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

£425
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flights from Cairo to Newark Airport

When to book flights from Cairo to Newark

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Cairo to Newark based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Cairo to Newark Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Cairo to Newark Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 04:10 and lands at 15:51
    • Latest: departs at 05:35 and lands at 17:16.

    The flight takes about 11h 41m.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Only Economy class is available on flights from Cairo to Newark Airport.

  • How long is a flight from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    A direct flight from Cairo to Newark Airport takes 11h 41m, covering 5,614 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Cairo to Newark Airport flight?

    Return flights from Cairo to Newark Airport range from £587 to £739, with an average of £644 over the past 12 months. Anything below £587 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Cairo to Newark Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 2% below the route average of £644. Booking late can sometimes save money on this route, but inventory is limited.

  • How much can I save by having a stopover when flying from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £523 return via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW), compared with £655 for direct.

  • How does Egyptair's on-time performance compare to other airlines on Cairo to Newark Airport flights?

    Egyptair is the only airline operating Cairo to Newark Airport flights. 57% of its flights are on time.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    The Boeing 787-9 Dreamliner family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Egyptair. Other aircraft seen on the route include Airbus A350-900 variants.

  • How are flight prices from Cairo to Newark Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Cairo to Newark Airport are currently in line with typical prices for this route. Average one-way fares are about £454.

  • Which car hire options are available at Newark Airport (EWR)?

    Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £21 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Dollar
    • Hertz

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Flights from Cairo to Newark Airport usually depart from Cairo (CAI) and arrive at Newark (EWR).

  • How do delay rates compare for morning and evening flights from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

  • At what point is a flight considered delayed on the route from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Cairo to Newark Airport route, 43% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 50 minutes.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Cairo to Newark Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Cairo to Newark Airport most commonly connect through:

    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 25% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 23% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 22% of one-stop connections
    • Paris Charles de Gaulle (CDG) – 9% of one-stop connections

    London Heathrow (LHR) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 14% on the Cairo to Newark Airport route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £602 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £692, a difference of £90. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • Which airlines are available on the route from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Only Egyptair operates flights between Cairo and Newark Airport.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Flying via Munich Franz Josef Strauss (MUC) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 16h 10m, compared to 16h 23m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 16h 56m via Vienna Intl (VIE).

  • What is the time difference between Cairo and Newark Airport?

    Newark Airport is 7 hours behind Cairo (Eastern Time vs Eastern European Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Cairo to Newark Airport flights?

    Among airlines operating Cairo to Newark Airport flights:

    • Egyptair: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Cairo to Newark Airport flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • Egyptair: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Cairo to Newark Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average £602 – about £90 less than Monday (13% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 23 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 10% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Cairo to Newark Airport trip for November. Fares historically average £560 return in that month – typically £245 less than the most expensive month, which is August (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through Warsaw Frederic Chopin Airport (WAW) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest stopover option averages £523 return on this route – about £133 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you're arriving late at night and need somewhere to stay, check out these hotels close to Newark Airport.
    - Hampton Inn by Hilton Newark Airport
    - Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
    - DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport

Prefer to fly direct from Cairo to Newark Liberty Airport?

 
Find which airlines fly direct from Cairo Airport to Newark Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Cairo to Newark

Monday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Wednesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Saturday

Egyptair

Egyptair

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Direct returns

Newark to Cairo

Monday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Wednesday

Egyptair

Egyptair

Saturday

Egyptair

Egyptair

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