Travelling from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
The average time for a direct flight from Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport is 14 hours 50 minutes.
Los Angeles's timezone is UTC-8, making Los Angeles ten hours behind Cairo.
For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you can comfortably catch your CAI to LAX flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as August? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
EgyptAir is your gateway to exploring Los Angeles (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport offered by this airline.
Most passengers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. These are the top stopovers between CAI and LAX:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Frankfurt am Main Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Cairo Airport (CAI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
At the moment, R 7,020 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 11,119. Remember that fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's usually smart to book as early as possible if you're looking for cheap tickets from CAI to LAX. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel plans, use the 'Whole month' search function. It'll give you the lowest price across every month when looking for a flight from Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
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Tailor your trip with filters. Select your preferred departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Cheapest,' 'Fastest' or 'Best' flights from Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Cairo Airport (CAI)
When it comes to the on-time performance of Cairo Airport, 65% of flights arrive within the expected timeframe.
To reach Cairo Airport from central Cairo, it takes about 45 minutes if you're planning to drive. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 23 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
The trip on public transport takes about 1 hour.
Catching an early flight from Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels near CAI:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
If you have a late Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be tucked up in bed shortly after at one of these options near LAX:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and discover Los Angeles and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are top providers you can book with here.
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week before your departure date.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport is roughly 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. The drive time takes around 35 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
July is the busiest month for flights from Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. To skip the crowds, head to Los Angeles in March.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with temperatures ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Cairo Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
February has average temperatures of between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF). Search for cheap tickets from CAI to LAX sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of the United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include San Diego Zoo, San Diego Balboa Park and USS Midway Museum.
San Jose is another essential stop in the United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No journey is complete without dropping by Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
