Award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI)
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In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 5 programs for MSY→CAI. Lowest economy: 35,000 points + $417.19 (Alaska Atmos Rewards). Lowest business class: 135,000 miles + $557.89 (Air France/KLM Flying Blue); mixed cabin from 90,000 points + $78.00 (Air Canada Aeroplan). Lowest first class: 448,800 miles + $37.39 (Delta SkyMiles) on a mixed-cabin itinerary.
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New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI) at a glance
- From
- Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, New Orleans, Louisiana, United States (MSY)
- To
- Cairo International, Cairo, Egypt (CAI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 5 of 5 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), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), ITA Airways (AZ), JetBlue (B6), British Airways (BA), Delta Air Lines (DL), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW), Lufthansa (LH) and 10 more
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Dec 2026
- Most dates with space
- 16 of 22 departure dates checked (Delta SkyMiles, premium economy)
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Cairo (CAI)
Compare programs by cabin
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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 35,000 pts + $417.19 | 1 stop | Alaska Airlines (AS), British Airways (BA), Qatar Airways (QR) | 9+ | 11 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 44,000 pts + $15.49 | 2 stops | Eurowings Discover (4Y), Aegean Airlines (A3), Air Canada (AC), ITA Airways (AZ) +11 more | 8 | 14 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 60,000 pts + $77.70 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Egyptair (MS), Turkish Airlines (TK), United Airlines (UA) | 6 | 10 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 69,500 pts + $153.25 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL), Saudi Arabian Airlines (SV) | 2 | 9 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 103,500 pts + $37.59 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 9+ | 13 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 45,000 pts + $417.19 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 1 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $31.49 | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +6 more | 9+ | 13 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 95,000 pts + $369.59 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 4 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 138,462 pts + $109.90 | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Egyptair (MS), United Airlines (UA) | 4 | 3 | See dates | |
| Delta SkyMiles | 206,300 pts + $37.39 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 2 | 16 | See dates |
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Atmos RewardsLowest observed | 70,000 pts + $417.19 | 1 stop | British Airways (BA) | 9+ | 1 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 90,000 pts + $78.00Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air Canada (AC), Egyptair (MS), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 6 | See dates | |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 135,000 pts + $557.89 | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 3 | 3 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $31.49Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Aegean Airlines (A3), ITA Airways (AZ), Air Dolomiti (EN), Eurowings (EW) +7 more | 6 | 15 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Delta SkyMiles.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 448,800 pts + $37.39Mixed cabin | 2 stops | Air France (AF), Delta Air Lines (DL) | 4 | 16 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Air France/KLM Flying Blue 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.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $417.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 119,500 pts + $237.29 | 5 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 45,000 pts + $417.19 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | United MileagePlus | 220,000 pts + $31.49Mixed cabin | 9+ | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | Air Canada Aeroplan | 265,743 pts + $109.20 | 2 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | Delta SkyMiles | 448,800 pts + $37.89Mixed cabin | 8 | 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.
Best months to fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35,000 · Atmos (3 dates) | 45,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 70,000 · Atmos (1 date) | 448,800 · SkyMiles (2 dates)Mixed cabin | |
| 44,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates) | 220,000 · MileagePlus (2 dates)Mixed cabin | 448,800 · SkyMiles (1 date)Mixed cabin | |
| 44,000 · MileagePlus (9 dates) | 55,000 · MileagePlus (8 dates) | 90,000 · Aeroplan (6 dates)Mixed cabin | 448,800 · SkyMiles (13 dates)Mixed cabin |
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 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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- In economy, Alaska Atmos Rewards had the lowest observed award, 35,000 points + $417.19; see how many points you need with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
- 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, 135,000 miles + $557.89, apart from a mixed-cabin award from 90,000 points + $78.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan; 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 + $37.39, a mixed-cabin award; see how many miles you need with Delta SkyMiles.
Questions about award flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI)
What's the lowest New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 35,000 points + $417.19 with Alaska Atmos Rewards. Seen Oct 4, 2026, 15:35 UTC for an Oct 26, 2026 departure. Alaska Atmos Rewards showed economy award space on 11 departure dates at any price (newest observation Oct 8, 2026, 19:41 UTC). In business class, 135,000 miles + $557.89 with Air France/KLM Flying Blue. Air France/KLM Flying Blue showed business-class award space on 3 departure dates at any price (newest observation Sep 25, 2026, 19:28 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 90,000 points + $78.00 with Air Canada Aeroplan. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI)?
5 programs in the last 30 days: Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 10 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 6 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 11 dates, premium economy 1 date, business class 1 date); Delta SkyMiles (economy 13 dates, premium economy 16 dates, first class 16 dates); Air France/KLM Flying Blue (economy 9 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 3 dates); United MileagePlus (economy 14 dates, premium economy 13 dates, business class 15 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI)?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 2 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Aegean Airlines, Air Canada and Air France. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
Which credit card points can book awards from New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from New Orleans (MSY) to Cairo (CAI)?
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 Oct 2026 departures, 35,000 points with Atmos (3 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 135,000 miles with Flying Blue (3 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Dec 2026 departures from 90,000 points with Aeroplan. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.