Award flights from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago
Award space from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Cairo (CAI) and Chicago (ORD, MDW) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 17,840 miles on CAI–ORD (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Lowest business class: 34,850 miles on CAI–ORD (Turkish Miles & Smiles).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 17,840 pts + taxes not reported
- CAI–ORD · Miles&Smiles
- Lowest premium economy
- 45,000 pts + $173.48
- CAI–ORD · Atmos
- Lowest business class
- 34,850 pts + taxes not reported
- CAI–ORD · Miles&Smiles
- Lowest first class
- 520,000 pts + taxes not reported
- CAI–ORD · Smiles · mixed cabin from 115,000 pts + $160.88 on CAI–ORD (AAdvantage)
Premium economy was lowest on CAI–ORD: 45,000 points + $173.48 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. The lowest on another airport pair was 95,000 miles + $436.65 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue on CAI–MDW. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 70,000 miles + $89.98, about 1.8 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $71.08).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago on points: 17,840 miles + taxes not reported with Turkish Miles & Smiles on CAI–ORD (seen on 138 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 17,840 pts + taxes not reported | CAI–ORD | 138 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $355.58 | CAI–ORD | 27 |
| Emirates Skywards | 32,500 pts + $357.99 | CAI–ORD | 121 |
| Etihad Guest | 34,375 pts + $329.48 | CAI–ORD | 144 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 35,000 pts + $282.08 | CAI–ORD | 150 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $88.08 | CAI–ORD | 140 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | CAI–ORD | 135 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $71.08 | CAI–ORD | 124 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 42,900 pts + $127.18 | CAI–ORD | 39 |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $56.08 | CAI–ORD | 137 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 55,000 pts + $58.00 | CAI–ORD | 113 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 56,000 pts + $216.78 | CAI–ORD | 78 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $126.49 | CAI–ORD | 132 |
| GOL Smiles | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | CAI–ORD | 46 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 80,000 pts + $99.30 | CAI–ORD | 55 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago on points: 45,000 points + $173.48 with Alaska Atmos Rewards on CAI–ORD (seen on 41 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $173.48 | CAI–ORD | 41 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 48,000 pts + $406.28 | CAI–ORD | 11 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $79.78 | CAI–ORD | 128 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + $411.28 | CAI–ORD | 147 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $100.58 | CAI–ORD | 61 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 76,603 pts + $158.19 | CAI–ORD | 78 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 170,000 pts + $102.05 | CAI–ORD | 10 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago on points: 34,850 miles + taxes not reported with Turkish Miles & Smiles on CAI–ORD (seen on 138 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turkish Miles & SmilesLowest observed | 34,850 pts + taxes not reported | CAI–ORD | 138 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $89.98 | CAI–ORD | 67 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $423.38 | CAI–ORD | 66 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported | CAI–ORD | 19 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $60.48 | CAI–ORD | 138 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $131.09 | CAI–ORD | 142 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 90,000 pts + $598.88 | CAI–ORD | 140 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 90,000 pts + $103.09 | CAI–ORD | 9 |
| Etihad Guest | 95,000 pts + $484.14Mixed cabin | CAI–ORD | 144 |
| Emirates Skywards | 96,000 pts + $1,259.61 | CAI–ORD | 90 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 96,900 pts + $95.18Mixed cabin | CAI–ORD | 3 |
| GOL Smiles | 139,600 pts + taxes not reported | CAI–ORD | 11 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago on points: 520,000 miles + taxes not reported with GOL Smiles on CAI–ORD (seen on 9 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 115,000 pts + $160.88Mixed cabin | CAI–ORD | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 150,000 pts + $127.88 | CAI–ORD | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 270,000 pts + $106.75Mixed cabin | CAI–ORD | 16 |
| GOL Smiles | 520,000 pts + taxes not reported | CAI–ORD | 9 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Cairo (CAI) to Chicago at a glance
- From
- Cairo (CAI)
- To
- Chicago (ORD, MDW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and business class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL) and 26 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Nov 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,136–6,139 miles (9,875–9,879 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Cairo (CAI) and Chicago, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cairo (CAI) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 17,840 pts + taxes not reportedMiles&Smiles · 138 dates | 45,000 pts + $173.48Atmos · 41 dates | 34,850 pts + taxes not reportedMiles&Smiles · 138 dates | 115,000 pts + $160.88AAdvantage · 2 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Cairo (CAI) to Chicago Midway (MDW) | 50,000 pts + $299.63Flying Blue · 5 dates | 95,000 pts + $436.65Flying Blue · 4 dates | 195,500 pts + $613.68Flying Blue · 3 dates | — |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Cairo (CAI) to Chicago
- Economy: 17,840 miles on Cairo (CAI) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed economy award space there on 138 dates.
- Premium Economy: 45,000 points + $173.48 on Cairo (CAI) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed premium economy award space there on 41 dates.
- Business Class: 34,850 miles on Cairo (CAI) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Turkish Miles & Smiles, which showed business-class award space there on 138 dates.
- First Class: 520,000 miles on Cairo (CAI) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with GOL Smiles, which showed first-class award space there on 9 dates; mixed cabin from 115,000 miles + $160.88 on CAI–ORD (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | CAI–ORD | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 24,000 pts + $355.58 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | CAI–ORD | United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $56.08 | 6 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | CAI–ORD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $494.18 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | CAI–ORD | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 70,000 pts + $423.38 | 7 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | CAI–ORD | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $60.48 | 1 | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| First | CAI–ORD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 115,000 pts + $160.88Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | CAI–ORD | Delta SkyMiles | 405,000 pts + $102.05 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | CAI–ORD | GOL Smiles | 551,400 pts + taxes not reported | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 44,000 miles + $56.08 via United MileagePlus on CAI–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 22 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 88,000 miles + $60.48 via United MileagePlus on CAI–ORD, which showed nonstop space there on 7 dates (2 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24,000 pts + $355.58 (5 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $423.38 (6 dates)Atmos | 115,000 pts + $160.88 (2 dates)AAdvantage · Mixed cabin | |
| 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,000 pts + $493.98 (5 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + $89.98 (11 dates)AAdvantage | 405,000 pts + $102.05 (4 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (14 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 17,840 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles&Smiles | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Atmos | 34,850 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)Miles&Smiles | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 24,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | 270,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles · Mixed cabin | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Atmos | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 150,000 pts + $127.88 (1 date)Atmos | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Atmos | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Atmos | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Flying Blue | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | — | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Atmos | 139,600 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Smiles | 598,100 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Smiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 70,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | |
| 46,750 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Etihad Guest | 80,524 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Aeroplan | — | |
| 35,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 141,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Flying Blue | 159,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Skywards | — |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — |
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Questions about Cairo (CAI) to Chicago award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago?
In business class, CAI–ORD with 34,850 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). In economy, CAI–ORD with 17,840 miles (Turkish Miles & Smiles). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Cairo (CAI) and Chicago had award space?
CAI–ORD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and CAI–MDW (economy, premium economy and business class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 17,840 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed economy award space on 138 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:40 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 34,850 miles with Turkish Miles & Smiles. Turkish Miles & Smiles showed business-class award space on 138 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 00:40 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 124 dates, premium economy 61 dates, business class 67 dates, first class 2 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 132 dates, premium economy 78 dates, business class 142 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 140 dates, premium economy 41 dates, business class 66 dates, first class 1 date); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 113 dates, business class 9 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 39 dates, business class 3 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 55 dates, premium economy 10 dates, first class 16 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 121 dates, business class 90 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 144 dates, business class 144 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and business class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, GOL Smiles and United MileagePlus. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 44,000 miles + $56.08 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $56.08 with MileagePlus (44,000 miles + $56.08) to $357.99 with Skywards (32,500 miles + $357.99); in business class from $60.48 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $60.48) to $1,259.61 with Skywards (96,000 miles + $1,259.61). Turkish Miles & Smiles, Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 17,840 miles + taxes not reported with Miles&Smiles (22 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Feb 2027 departures, 34,850 miles + taxes not reported with Miles&Smiles (22 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Cairo (CAI) to Chicago?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 10 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Nov 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.