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Washington, D.C. to Cairoaward flights

Compare 11 loyalty programs for Washington, D.C. to Cairo award flights, with economy seats from 24,000 points.

From
IAD
To
CAI
Depart
5,830 miles~12h 10m
Snapshot

Route snapshot

Washington, D.C. to Cairo is a long-haul US–Egypt route with nonstop award seats on Egyptair. Award pricing spans 11 programs, and economy starts at 24,000 points on a routing that includes Air France. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club prices it lowest, so defaulting to Air France's own program can mean overpaying. Pricing for all 11 programs on IAD–CAI is laid out below.

Route
IAD to CAI
Direct service
130 direct award flights
Airlines with award availability
33
Best economy price
From 24,000 pts
Best premium economy price
From 45,000 pts
Best business price
From 70,000 pts
Best first class price
From 150,000 pts
Pricing

Award pricing comparison

Best one-way award prices per airline over the next 12 months.

AirlineEconomyPremium economyBusinessFirst
Air France logo
Air FranceAF
24,000Lowest
52,500pts
78,750pts
Not available
Emirates logo
EmiratesEK
32,500pts
Not available
96,000pts
273,400pts
Royal Air Maroc logo
Royal Air MarocAT
35,000pts
Not available
70,000Lowest
Not available
British Airways logo
British AirwaysBA
35,000pts
45,000Lowest
70,000Lowest
Not available
Qatar Airways logo
Qatar AirwaysQR
35,000pts
Not available
70,000Lowest
150,000Lowest
American Airlines logo
American AirlinesAA
40,000pts
Not available
456,375pts
Not available
Air Canada logo
Air CanadaAC
40,000pts
67,300pts
75,000pts
Not available
Delta logo
DeltaDL
40,000pts
65,625pts
91,875pts
443,200pts
Etihad Airways logo
Etihad AirwaysEY
40,000pts
Not available
165,000pts
Not available
Iberia logo
IberiaIB
40,000pts
62,500pts
70,000Lowest
Not available
Lowest in each cabin—No award seats foundPoints, one-way. Live award pricing from FlightFlyer data, computed 10/27/2026. Prices vary by date and availability.
Availability

Award pricing by month

When award seats between Washington, D.C. and Cairo price cheapest over the next year.

Cheapest monthJanuary 2027 · 24,000 pts
CheapestNext 12 months
Cheapest award by month
MonthCheapest award (points)
Nov 202632,500
Dec 202632,500
Jan 202724,000
Feb 202724,000
Mar 202732,500
Apr 202732,500
May 202735,000
Jun 2027No award data
Jul 202730,625
Aug 2027No award data
Sep 2027No award data
Oct 2027No award data
Jan, Feb, Jul currently price cheapest on this route, with awards from 24,000 pts one-way based on recent award data.
Airlines

Airlines with award seats on this route

14 airlines with award seats between Washington, D.C. and Cairo, nonstop or connecting.

American Airlines logoAmerican AirlinesAA
Air Canada logoAir CanadaAC
British Airways logoBritish AirwaysBA
Delta logoDeltaDL
Emirates logoEmiratesEK
Etihad Airways logoEtihad AirwaysEY
Iberia logoIberiaIB
Lufthansa logoLufthansaLH
Qatar Airways logoQatar AirwaysQR
Singapore Airlines logoSingapore AirlinesSQ
Turkish Airlines logoTurkish AirlinesTK
TAP Air Portugal logoTAP Air PortugalTP
United Airlines logoUnited AirlinesUA
Virgin Atlantic logoVirgin AtlanticVS
Guide

Route notes

What to know before booking Washington, D.C. to Cairo with points.

Route information

  • 5,830 miles
  • ~12h 10m flight
  • +7h time difference
  • Data Nov 2026 – Oct 2027

About 5,830 miles, roughly 12h10 nonstop. Local time in Cairo is 7 hours ahead of Washington, D.C. (6 for a few weeks around the spring and autumn clock changes). The data runs November 2026–October 2027, with calendar prices for eight months. Counting well-covered months only, January and February 2027 are the cheapest (24,000 points); pricier months include November 2026, December 2026, and March 2027 (32,500).

About this route

Washington, D.C. to Cairo is served by Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and 30 more, offering multiple options for award travelers. Compare 11 loyalty programs to find the best value for your points. Award prices start from 24,000 points in economy. Use our search tool to check real-time award availability on this route.

Washington, D.C.–Cairo Flights

Flying Washington, D.C. to Cairo covers about 5,830 miles, linking Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) with Cairo International Airport (CAI); a nonstop takes roughly 12h10, with winds moving it either way. Nonstop award space in the data comes from a single airline: Egyptair. Expect mostly connecting results: less than 1% of the award options in the data are nonstop.

Best Ways to Book With Points & Miles

The cabin call comes first on Washington, D.C.–Cairo; on a long-haul trip, the right program follows from it. The economy floor connects once; an economy nonstop on Egyptair costs more. Watch the cash on the cheapest economy seat: about $312 in taxes and fees, well above the route's typical economy taxes, so more points and less cash can win. Premium economy runs about 1.9 times the economy price and business about 2.9 times.

Best Points & Miles Programs

Virgin Atlantic Flying Club takes economy at 24,000 points. Alaska Atmos Rewards is cheapest in premium economy at 45,000 points. Air Canada Aeroplan wins business class at 70,000 points. Alaska Atmos Rewards' 150,000-point first-class fare connects; treat it as mixed-cabin until each segment's cabin checks out. The other eight programs include United MileagePlus, Air France-KLM Flying Blue, and American AAdvantage.

Airlines & Routing Options

The data has one nonstop award carrier on Washington, D.C.–Cairo: Egyptair. Its Star Alliance membership means alliance partners can sell that seat too, not only Egyptair's own program. Beyond the nonstop, the cheaper connecting awards in the data change planes in London, Paris, and Zurich. In business class, the floor sits on United Airlines for the long-haul leg, booked through Star Alliance partner Air Canada Aeroplan.

Alternative Airports & Routes

On the Washington, D.C. end, Baltimore (BWI) and Washington (DCA) both price higher at 40,000 points in economy versus the 24,000-point floor, so keep them for dates when Washington Dulles is sold out. If the destination is open, Washington, D.C. to Amsterdam prices from 12,000 points at last check.

Booking tips

  1. 1Search flexible dates first, since saver award seats can appear on scattered days.
  2. 2Compare partner programs before transferring points, since the same seat can price very differently.
  3. 3Check both direct and connecting options when direct award seats are limited.
  4. 4Book early for peak travel periods, when saver space disappears fastest.
  5. 5Recheck availability often, since airlines may release more award seats closer to departure.
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions travelers ask about the Washington, D.C. to Cairo route.

At last check, economy starts at 24,000 points one-way through Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, with one stop. There are 11 programs pricing this route, and the cheapest isn't always the obvious one. The pricing table above breaks the price down by cabin.