Travelling from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
Around 13 hours 45 minutes is how long you can expect to be in the air on a direct flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport.
Cairo is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles and is in the UTC+2 timezone.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your LAX to CAI flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
EgyptAir offers direct flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to check out the sights in Cairo — and maybe even more of Egypt if you have time.
The majority of travellers choose to fly with EgyptAir on this route.
If you'd like to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport. Here are the most popular stopovers between LAX and CAI:
Istanbul Airport
London Heathrow Airport
Rome Fiumicino Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The lowest price we've found for a one-way Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport flight is R 5,168. A round-trip fare right now is R 9,590. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
To pick up cheap tickets from LAX to CAI, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights are first made available.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport across every month. It's a good way to find a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll update you the moment there's a change in price on cheap flights from LAX to CAI.
Find the perfect flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Cheapest,' 'Best' or 'Fastest' flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
LAX's address is One World Way.
Los Angeles International Airport gets high marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that depart LAX arrive at their destination on time.
Los Angeles International Airport is around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles. If you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a trip time of about 1 hour on public transport.
Taking an early flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport? Avoid the stress of rushing to the terminal (and catch some extra z's) by picking one of these hotels near LAX:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
The last thing you want is a long journey to your hotel if you're getting in late on a Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near CAI instead:
Explore without limits with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and see more of Cairo and beyond.
Booking your ride from Cairo Airport around one week in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
The quietest month for a flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to visit Cairo based on whether you prefer a bustling atmosphere or a more laid-back vibe.
When booking your flight from Los Angeles International Airport to Cairo Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with the temperature ranging from 20ºC (68ºF) to 39ºC (102ºF).
January has average temperatures of between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF). Search for cheap tickets from LAX to CAI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, well-known attractions include Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
If you're interested in discovering another side of Egypt, head for Port Said, roughly 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo. Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque are highlights.
