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Cheapest return flight
£577
Typical prices: £605-£750
SWISS
Tue 20/11Sat 13/1
CAI - EWR • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£767
Typical prices: £619-£756
Egyptair
Sat 22/12Thu 11/1
CAI - EWR • Direct
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You can fly direct with Egyptair. Average duration is 11h 47m
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Most punctual • 56% on-time
Best time • Fewest delays
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When to book
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Our data shows that travellers who book at least 23 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
Cheapest • 9% price drop
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg £539 (return)
Shortest trip • 14h 24m (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

Fri, 20 Nov - Wed, 13 Jan
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13:10 - 20:30CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
14h 20m1 stop Zurich
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20:05 - 12:05EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
33h 00m2 stops Dublin Zurich
£577SWISS
Tue, 19 Jan - Tue, 9 Feb
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16:35 - 13:55CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
28h 20m1 stop Vienna Intl
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17:55 - 15:35EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
14h 40m1 stop Vienna Intl
£578Austrian Airlines
Fri, 20 Nov - Sun, 10 Jan
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13:10 - 20:30CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
14h 20m1 stop Zurich
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20:50 - 00:35EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
20h 45m1 stop Munich Franz Josef Strauss
£580Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Wed, 2 Dec
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05:25 - 22:30CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
24h 05m1 stop Istanbul
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00:25 - 23:55EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
16h 30m1 stop Istanbul
£581Turkish Airlines
Sun, 6 Dec - Mon, 15 Feb
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13:10 - 20:30CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
14h 20m1 stop Zurich
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18:00 - 16:00EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
15h 00m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
£581Multiple Airlines
Wed, 25 Nov - Wed, 30 Dec
SWISS Logo
18:05 - 13:25CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
26h 20m2 stops Zurich Brussels Bruxelles-National
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22:15 - 12:05EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
30h 50m2 stops Dublin Zurich
£583SWISS
Sat, 20 Mar - Mon, 19 Apr
Turkish Airlines Logo
05:15 - 23:30CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
24h 15m1 stop Istanbul
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00:25 - 08:15EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
25h 50m1 stop Istanbul
£584Turkish Airlines
Mon, 1 Feb - Mon, 8 Feb
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:05 - 13:55CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
26h 50m1 stop Zurich
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17:55 - 15:35EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
14h 40m1 stop Vienna Intl
£585Multiple Airlines
Mon, 23 Nov - Tue, 1 Dec
SWISS Logo
18:05 - 20:30CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
33h 25m1 stop Zurich
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18:05 - 17:10EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
16h 05m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Zurich
£586SWISS
Fri, 5 Mar - Fri, 2 Apr
Austrian Airlines Logo
16:35 - 13:55CAI  Cairo-EWR Newark
28h 20m1 stop Vienna Intl
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17:40 - 01:40EWR  Newark-CAI Cairo
26h 00m1 stop Vienna Intl
£587Austrian Airlines
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Cairo to Newark Airport flights

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

Return flights from Cairo to Newark Airport typically range from £605 to £750. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was £577 on SWISS.

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

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Sunday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Cairo to Newark Airport. It's 9% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 5% higher.

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

•March is the cheapest month to fly from Cairo to Newark Airport at £604 return.
•August (£845) and June (£739) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 40% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights 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 15% 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

 
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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.

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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

£408
Beat the crowds with an average 39% drop in traveller numbers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 41% increase in traveller numbers.
One-way flight 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 answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking tips.

  • 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 15:57
    • Latest: departs at 04:20 and lands at 16:07.

    The flight takes about 11h 47m.

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

    A direct flight from Cairo to Newark Airport takes 11h 47m, 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 £605 to £750, with an average of £663 over the past 12 months. Anything below £605 counts as a good deal.

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

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 1% above the £663 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • 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 £539 return via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW), compared with £676 for direct.

  • How does on-time performance compare across airlines flying from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Egyptair is the only airline operating Cairo to Newark Airport flights. 56% of its flights are on time.

  • What is the standard checked bag allowance on flights from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £37–£37 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • 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.

  • Have flight prices from Cairo to Newark Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £577 to £3,446. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

  • 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 £462.

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

    Newark Airport (EWR) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £62 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Ace
    • Budget
    • Alamo
    • Hertz
    • Dollar

  • 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).

  • What time of day has the fewest delays on flights from Cairo to Newark Airport?

    Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

  • 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, 44% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 2h 48m.

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

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

    • Istanbul (IST) – 30% of one-stop connections
    • Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW) – 18% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections
    • Rome Fiumicino (FCO) – 10% of one-stop connections

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

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 14% on flights from Cairo to Newark Airport. Sunday is the cheapest departure day at £607 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £698, a difference of £91.

    Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

  • Which airlines fly 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 14h 24m, compared to 16h 18m via Frankfurt am Main (FRA) and 17h 11m via Warsaw Frederic Chopin (WAW).

  • 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

    Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always 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 Sunday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Sunday flights average £607, about £91 less than Monday fares (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 15% 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 March. Fares historically average £604 return in that month – typically £242 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 £539 return on this route – about £137 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.

    • Holiday Inn Newark International Airport By IHG
    • DoubleTree by Hilton Newark Airport
    • Hampton Inn 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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