Chicago (ORD) to Cairo (CAI) flights
An economy award from Chicago (ORD) to Cairo (CAI) starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on EgyptAir, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. 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.
How many miles ORD to CAI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| ANA Mileage ClubOn EgyptAir | 35,000 | $25.60–405.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn EgyptAir | 42,500 | $54 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn EgyptAir | 43,000 | $25.60–405.60 |
| United MileagePlusOn EgyptAir | 44,000 | $5.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn EgyptAir | 50,000 | $100.40–450.40 |
| Air Canada AeroplanOn EgyptAir | 60,000 | $71.61–76.11 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn EgyptAir | 60,000 | $25.60–405.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn EgyptAir | 60,000 | $15.60–405.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn EgyptAir | 65,000 | $25.60–405.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from ORD to CAI
- EgyptAirStar Alliance · 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.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks EgyptAir
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks EgyptAir
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks EgyptAir
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks EgyptAir
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks EgyptAir
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks EgyptAir
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks EgyptAir
- TAP Miles&GoBooks EgyptAir
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks EgyptAir
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks EgyptAir
- United MileagePlusBooks EgyptAir
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
- Via Zurich (ZRH)SWISS the whole way
- Via London (LHR)British Airways the whole way
- Via Dublin (DUB)American Airlines, Aer Lingus and 1 more, then EgyptAir
- Via Athens (ATH)American Airlines and United Airlines, then Aegean Airlines, EgyptAir and 2 more
SM+1 - Via Milan (MXP)United Airlines, then EgyptAir, Air Cairo and 2 moreSMNO+1
- Via Brussels (BRU)United Airlines, then EgyptAir
- Via Frankfurt (FRA)Lufthansa and Condor the whole way
- Via Munich (MUC)Lufthansa the whole way
- Via Rome (FCO)ITA Airways the whole way
- Via Amsterdam (AMS)KLM and United Airlines, then EgyptAir and Transavia
- Via Toronto (YYZ)American Airlines, Air Canada and 1 more, then EgyptAir
- Via Vienna (VIE)Austrian Airlines the whole way
- Via Barcelona (BCN)American Airlines and United Airlines, then EgyptAir and Vueling
- Via Istanbul (IST)Turkish Airlines the whole way
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ORD to CAI: common questions
How many miles does ORD to CAI cost?
In economy it starts at 35,000 miles one way with ANA Mileage Club on EgyptAir, plus taxes and fees from $25.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (42,500), EVA Air Infinity MileageLands (43,000) and United MileagePlus (44,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
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.
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.