Award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 8 programs for MEM→CAI. Lowest economy: 40,000 miles + $22.59 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 137,000 miles + $551.39 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 70,000 miles + $39.29 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 448,800 miles + $49.69 (Delta SkyMiles) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
In economy, the lowest award seen was 40,000 miles + $22.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage, against 42,500 miles + $58.00 with Avianca LifeMiles, the next-lowest program. With Air France/KLM Flying Blue, business class started at 137,000 miles + $551.39, about 2.7 times the points of its lowest economy award (51,500 miles + $254.19).
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The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 40,000 pts + $22.59 | 2 stops |  AA AT BA EY+2 | — | 12 | See dates | |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 42,500 pts + $58.00 | 2 stops |  AC MS TK UA | 4 | 11 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $7.59 | 1 stop |  4Y A3AC AZ+12 | 6 | 23 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 51,500 pts + $254.19 | 2 stops |  AF DL SV | 9+ | 21 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,000 pts + $432.29 | 2 stops | AAAFBA | 4 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $77.80 | 1 stop | ACAZ LHMS+1 | 6 | 15 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 63,125 pts + $294.99 | 2 stops | AAEYMS | 7 | 22 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 95,100 pts + $37.49 | 2 stops | AFDL | 9+ | 13 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest observed | 55,000 pts + $31.49 | 2 stops | A3AZ ENLH+8 | 9+ | 23 | See dates | |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 62,500 pts + $91.39 | 2 stops | AABA IB | — | 3 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 80,714 pts + $109.80 | 3 stops | ACAZLHMS+1 | 1 | 11 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 97,000 pts + $370.69 | 2 stops | AFDL | 4 | 15 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 98,800 pts + $859.79 | 2 stops | AAAFBA | 1 | 8 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 200,600 pts + $37.49 | 2 stops | AFDL | 9+ | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: Avianca LifeMiles and Etihad Guest.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest, mixed cabin | 70,000 pts + $39.29Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAATBA | — | 5 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $31.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | A3AZEN EW+9 | 1 | 23 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $121.60Mixed cabin | 2 stops | ACAZLHMS+1 | 4 | 12 | See dates | |
| Etihad Guest | 93,000 pts + $294.99Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAEYMS | 5 | 22 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 121,800 pts + $1,590.29Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AAAFBA | 4 | 8 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying BlueLowest observed | 137,000 pts + $551.39 | 2 stops | AFDL | 2 | 9 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Avianca LifeMiles and Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 448,800 pts + $49.69Mixed cabin | 2 stops | AFDL | 1 | 16 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, Etihad Guest, Air France/KLM Flying Blue, Qantas Frequent Flyer and United MileagePlus.
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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI) at a glance
- From
- Memphis International, Memphis, Tennessee, United States (MEM)
- To
- Cairo International, Cairo, Egypt (CAI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 8 of 8 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Royal Air Maroc (AT), ITA Airways (AZ), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) and 14 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Jan 2027
- Most dates with space
- 23 of 23 departure dates checked (United MileagePlus, economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 6,538 miles (10,522 km), great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cairo (CAI)
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $54.89 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.49 | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 70,000 pts + $1,462.29Mixed cabin | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Etihad Guest | 93,000 pts + $294.99Mixed cabin | 7 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 121,800 pts + $1,643.29Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 137,000 pts + $551.39 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 210,391 pts + $126.80 | 2 | 3 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 448,800 pts + $49.69Mixed cabin | 1 | 2 stops | 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.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Etihad Guest | — | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, American Airlines AAdvantage had the lowest observed award, 40,000 miles + $22.59; see how many miles you need with American Airlines AAdvantage.
- In premium economy, United MileagePlus had the lowest observed award, 55,000 miles + $31.49; see how many miles you need with United MileagePlus.
- In business class, Air France/KLM Flying Blue had the lowest observed award, 137,000 miles + $551.39, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 70,000 miles + $39.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage; see how many miles you need with Air France/KLM Flying Blue.
- In first class, Delta SkyMiles had the lowest observed award, 448,800 miles + $49.69, a mixed-cabin award; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI)
How many points does it take to fly from Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 40,000 miles + $22.59 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 12:19 UTC for a Jan 8, 2027 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 12 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 4, 2026, 12:19 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 137,000 miles + $551.39 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Seen Nov 4, 2026, 12:19 UTC for a Jan 10, 2027 departure. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 4, 2026, 12:19 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 70,000 miles + $39.29 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI)?
8 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 12 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 5 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 15 dates, premium economy 11 dates, business class 12 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 11 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 13 dates, premium economy 15 dates, first class 16 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 22 dates, business class 22 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 21 dates, premium economy 15 dates, business class 9 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 4 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 8 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 23 dates, premium economy 23 dates, business class 23 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI) on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $7.59 with MileagePlus (44,000 miles + $7.59) to $432.29 with Qantas (52,000 points + $432.29). Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
When do award seats open for flights from Memphis (MEM) to Cairo (CAI)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 5 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Jan 25, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.