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Recent round-trip flight deals from the United States to Africa

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5:50 pm - 10:25 pm

LAX

CAI

18h 35m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 4:05 pm

CAI

LAX

26h 40m

1 stop

$737Multiple Airlines

Fri, Jun 19 - Mon, Jul 20

5:50 pm - 10:25 pm

LAX

CAI

18h 35m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 4:05 pm

CAI

LAX

26h 40m

1 stop

$738Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jun 28 - Mon, Jul 20

9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

2:15 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

16h 20m

1 stop

$806Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 20

1:20 pm - 11:45 pm

IAD

CAI

27h 25m

1 stop

6:05 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

36h 30m

1 stop

$807Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 13 - Thu, Sep 17

9:00 pm - 12:15 am

IAD

CAI

20h 15m

1 stop

9:20 pm - 3:55 pm

CAI

IAD

25h 35m

1 stop

$811Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Nov 19

9:00 pm - 10:35 pm

IAD

CAI

18h 35m

1 stop

2:10 pm - 8:45 am

CAI

IAD

25h 35m

1 stop

$814Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 17

11:30 pm - 9:00 pm

JFK

CMN

16h 30m

1 stop

7:35 am - 10:47 pm

CMN

JFK

20h 12m

2 stops

$815Delta

Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 21

5:30 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

18h 50m

1 stop

10:25 am - 10:40 am

CMN

JFK

29h 15m

1 stop

$817Delta

Tue, Jun 16 - Wed, Aug 12

9:00 pm - 6:15 pm

IAD

LOS

16h 15m

1 stop

7:15 pm - 7:00 pm

LOS

IAD

28h 45m

1 stop

$1,054Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Oct 1

9:00 pm - 5:25 pm

IAD

LOS

15h 25m

1 stop

7:15 pm - 7:00 pm

LOS

IAD

28h 45m

1 stop

$1,059Royal Air Maroc

Fri, Sep 11 - Thu, Oct 1

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/19

5:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cairo

Mon 7/20

11:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$737

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 6/28

5:50 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cairo

Mon 7/20

11:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$738

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/5

9:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Tue 10/20

2:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop16h 20m

$806

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/13

1:20 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Cairo

Thu 9/17

6:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop36h 30m

$807

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/17

9:00 pm-12:15 am

1 stop20h 15m

Cairo

Thu 11/19

9:20 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$811

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

9:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cairo

Thu 9/17

2:10 pm-8:45 am

1 stop25h 35m

$814

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/7

11:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 7/21

7:35 am-10:47 pm

2 stops20h 12m

$815

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 6/16

5:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 8/12

10:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop29h 15m

$817

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/13

9:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop16h 15m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 10/1

7:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,054

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/11

9:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 10/1

7:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$1,059

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Flight prices to countries in Africa

Interested in flights to Africa? Find the countries in Africa that you can fly to for the biggest bang for your buck

	Price	$1,220 - $1,849

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	20% cheaper	Users typically spent $307 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	21% more expensive	Users typically spent $322 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	136% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Egypt than any other country in Africa

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Africa?

The most popular flight destination in Africa, according to our users, is Egypt, followed by Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya.

Cheapest flights to cities in Africa

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Africa from United States

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Africa

Cheapest flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Durban

When booking a flight to Africa, the best-priced flight will typically be to Durban for $110, which is 76% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Tangier

Flights to Africa are typically 68% more expensive when flying to Tangier, where the average price is $455

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$428
Best Round-Trip Price	$737
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $428 (Newark to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $737 (Los Angeles Los Angeles to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 15h 30m (Newark to Cairo).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 19% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

Where is it cheapest to fly into Africa?

Praia Nelson Mandela airport in Praia has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $261. Espargos Amilcar Cabral Intl airport in Espargos is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $262.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Africa?

Prices for flights to Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Africa?

The number of operators available for flights to Africa is 127 as of June 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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