Flying from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport (CAI): What you need to know
Cairo is ten hours ahead of Los Angeles. Cairo International Airport is located in Cairo, which follows the UTC+2 timezone.
Arrive at the airport on time so you don't miss your flight from Los Angeles to CAI. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to skip the mad dash to your gate.
With more travellers during busy months like December, be at your terminal even earlier. Two hours for domestic flights and as much as four for international journeys will allow for additional wait times. Remember things also get busy during major holidays like Fourth of July.
Airports in Los Angeles
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
We make it easy to find cheap flights from Los Angeles to CAI with a stopover. To explore all your options leaving from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Next, pick a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between LAX and CAI include:
Istanbul Airport (IST)
London Heathrow Airport (LHR)
Rome Leonardo da Vinci Fiumicino Airport (FCO)
Located around 29 kilometres from central Los Angeles, LAX can be reached in about 35 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport is roughly 1 hour.
Want a hassle-free start to your break? Stay near Los Angeles International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels are just what you're after:
Los Angeles International Airport has an excellent on-time performance, reducing the likelihood of delays. Departures from LAX land on schedule 81% of the time.
You'll find LAX at One World Way.
Van Nuys Airport (VNY)
On public transport, you can travel from central Los Angeles to VNY in around 1 hour 15 minutes. The terminal is roughly 29 kilometres away, and making the journey by car will take approximately 35 minutes.
Want to enjoy an extra night away before boarding your Los Angeles to CAI flight? Unwind in a hotel near Van Nuys Airport before your trip officially starts. These stays have a room with your name on it:
About Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Book a hotel close to CAI if you have a late flight from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport. Select one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Say yes to new adventures by picking up a Cairo International Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Auto-Union, Hertz or Alamo and explore beyond Cairo's usual tourist stops.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle around one week ahead of your Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport flight.
Getting from Cairo International Airport (CAI) to central Cairo
From Cairo International Airport, central Cairo is around 23 kilometres away. It takes about 45 minutes to reach the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 1 hour if you're using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport is $734. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $1,135. Depending on how early you book and the availability, these fares could change.
To pick up cheap flights from Los Angeles to CAI, book early. Airlines usually offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first released.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport tickets across every month. It's a great way to find a bargain if your dates are flexible.
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The best time to fly from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport (CAI)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when deciding when to fly. April is the quietest month to go to Cairo. December is when most people book flights from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport (CAI), which may be ideal if you're chasing more action.
Before locking in your Los Angeles to CAI plane ticket, consider the weather you're most comfortable in. July is the warmest month in Cairo, with temperatures ranging from 22ºC to 40ºC.
If you want to travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport in January when temperatures are between 8ºC and 22ºC.
More about Cairo
When it comes to searching for somewhere to lay your head, you'll find the best places to stay in Cairo right here. Explore these hotels after you've booked your flight from Los Angeles to Cairo International Airport:
Your Cairo visit should come with a bit of sightseeing. Top attractions that are worth your time include Gizeh Plateau, TUTANKHAMUN'S TREASURE and River Nile.
Explore more of Egypt
Cairo has loads to offer, but there are so many other parts of Egypt waiting to be explored. Around 193 kilometres northwest of Cairo, a trip to Alexandria will keep your itinerary busy. Check out popular attractions like Bibliotheca Alexandria, Lighthouse of Alexandria and Cleopatra Beach.
Around 153 kilometres northeast of Cairo, Port Said is another essential stop in Egypt. No visit is complete without checking out Suez Canal, Old Historical buildings and Museum of Modern Art in Port Said.