Flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Cairo Airport (CAI): what you need to know
The timezone in Cairo is UTC+2, which is eight hours ahead of New Orleans.
To ensure you get on your MSY to CAI flight, leave plenty of time to navigate the airport and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Travelling during a peak time like April? Public holidays and other popular seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
If you'd like to add a stop to your trip, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cairo Airport. These are the top stopovers between MSY and CAI:
London Heathrow Airport
New York John F. Kennedy Airport
New York Newark Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to Cairo Airport (CAI)
Right now, R 7,213 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cairo Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is R 16,737. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
Don't wait until the last moment. You're more likely to get cheap tickets from MSY to CAI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird discounts.
If you can be flexible with your trip dates, use the 'Whole month' tool. It'll give you the lowest price across the month when looking for a flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cairo Airport.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll send you an update the moment a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from MSY to CAI.
Find the ideal flight for you by using the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cairo Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.
Handy information about New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
Of the flights that depart from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, 79% land on time at their destination.
To reach New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport from central New Orleans, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're going by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 18 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Catching public transport? Expect a journey time of around 1 hour.
Need a handy hotel near MSY? If you're boarding an early flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cairo Airport, these stays will have you moments from check-in:
Arriving at Cairo Airport (CAI)
If you have a late New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cairo Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting shortly after at one of these hotels near CAI:
Travel at your own speed with a Cairo Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and find adventure across Cairo and beyond.
Booking your vehicle from Cairo Airport about one week ahead can help you get the lowest rate.
When to fly to Cairo Airport (CAI)
It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cairo Airport. August is the most popular month to head to Cairo. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
The warmest month in Cairo is July, with temperatures ranging between 20ºC (68ºF) and 39ºC (102ºF). Lock in your flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Cairo Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSY to CAI in January. Temperatures average between 8ºC (46ºF) and 21ºC (70ºF) then.
Explore more of Egypt
Alexandria is just one of the many cities in Egypt waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Cairo. Around 177 kilometres away to the north-west, check out popular attractions including Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 177 kilometres north-east of Cairo, Port Said is another favourite stop in Egypt. Experience major highlights starting with Suez Canal, Museum of Modern Art in Port Said and Zahir Mosque.
