Deal Alert: Lie-Flat Biz Class to Cairo from 65K

It feels like summer travel is all the buzz right now, and understandably so, since it’s pretty much on our doorstep.

But summer can be hot. Sometimes really hot, depending on where you are in the world.

For instance, Egypt sounds pretty toasty for a summer trip. 🥵 

But it wooould make a great trip during the winter months or fall/spring shoulder seasons. In fact, that’s actually the best time of year to visit. 🤔 

Think breezy Nile cruises, cooler desert temps for that bucket list camel ride, and pleasantly sunny days for exploring the oldest wonder of the world.

And lucky you: the stars have aligned with this business-class deal to Cairo from 65,000 points one-way, with ample availability during these cooler months.

Travel Details

Airline: Egyptair
Route: Toronto (YYZ) - Cairo, Egypt (CAI)
Seat class: Business (Lie-Flat)
Points price: 65K - 78K points one-way
Cash price: About $3,500 (varies by date and season)
Dates: August 2026 - May 2027 (select dates)
Fees: Approx. $32 outbound / $85 for return

This deal is also available from Washington D.C. (IAD), New York (JFK), Newark (EWR), Los Angeles (LAX), and Chicago (ORD).

Why This Deal Is Amazing

I like to use the following rule of thumb for deciding whether a business-class award flight is worth the price: anything less than 10,000 points per hour spent in a business-class seat is usually a good deal.

So in this case, where the flight time is 10+ hours, you’re already coming out on top.

And then you factor in that with a cash value of $3,500, if booked as an award flight instead, your points would be worth up to 4.45 cents each or more, depending on which program you book with.

That’s pretty much the definition of an epic deal in our eyes here at Daily Drop.

And thennn you add in that there’s a decent amount of availability from 5 major U.S. airports during the best times of year to visit Egypt.

Y’all, I don’t know if it gets better than that. 🤯 

Where to Stay in Cairo

There are options aplenty in Cairo and the surrounding area. Some of them are next-level nice and available at a points price that’s even nicer.

Luxury Stay: The St. Regis Cairo

Cash: around $525 per night (varies by date)
Points: starting at 57,000 Marriott Bonvoy points (varies widely)

Mid-Range Stay: InterContinental Cairo Semiramis

Cash: around $282 per night
Points: around 44,000 IHG One Rewards points

Budget Stay: Hyatt Centric Cairo West 

Cash: around $161 per night
Points: around 7,500 World of Hyatt points

You can find luxury brands available at redemption rates significantly lower than at some of their sister properties in other regions, meaning your points would go even further here.

How to Book

With Points: Find this specific fare via this link. 

Air Canada Aeroplan: Book through the Air Canada website for 70,000 Aeroplan points by transferring points from American Express, Capital One, Chase Ultimate Rewards, or Bilt Rewards to Aeroplan.

Avianca LifeMiles: Book direct on the LifeMiles website for 78,000 LifeMiles after transferring points from American Express, Bilt Rewards, Capital One, Citi ThankYou Points, or Wells Fargo Rewards.

ANA Mileage Club: Transfer 65,000 American Express Membership Rewards to ANA to book this option.

With Cash: Flights start at around $3,500 for business-class round-trip, depending on the dates. You can book directly with Egyptair or through travel portals to earn bonus points.

Maximize Your Booking

Make the most of your rewards by using a card that earns bonus points on flights, like:

• Chase Sapphire Preferred® Card — Earn 2x points on all travel purchases

• Capital One Venture X Rewards Credit Card — Earn 5x miles on flights through Capital One’s travel booking site

• American Express® Gold Card —  Earn 3x points on flights booked through AmexTravel.com, the Amex Travel App™, or purchased directly from airlines

• Chase Sapphire Reserve® — Earn 4x points on flights booked direct

• American Express Platinum Card® — Earn 5x points on flights booked directly with the airline or through American Express Travel® (up to $500,000 per calendar year, then 1x)

Bottom Line

Cooler temps make for a considerably more pleasant trip to Cairo, and this deal is all but planning the perfect trip for you.

Whether Cairo is your final destination or you’re using it as a jumping-off point to explore more of Africa, this deal could help start your trip off in comfort without breaking the bank.