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4:30 pm - 2:15 am

IAD

CAI

26h 45m

1 stop

4:35 am - 2:40 pm

CAI

IAD

17h 05m

1 stop

$645ITA Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Wed, Nov 4

4:30 pm - 9:55 pm

IAD

CAI

22h 25m

2 stops

5:55 pm - 2:40 pm

CAI

IAD

27h 45m

1 stop

$665Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Sat, Nov 7

9:45 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

CAI

16h 30m

1 stop

2:20 am - 12:45 pm

CAI

IAD

17h 25m

1 stop

$692Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Wed, Nov 4

9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

6:05 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

36h 30m

1 stop

$705Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 24

10:05 pm - 10:45 pm

JFK

CAI

17h 40m

1 stop

3:05 am - 10:30 pm

CAI

JFK

26h 25m

1 stop

$712Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 11

1:20 am - 12:00 pm

JFK

CAI

27h 40m

1 stop

2:15 am - 3:10 pm

CAI

JFK

19h 55m

1 stop

$717Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Thu, Jun 25

8:10 pm - 9:00 pm

JFK

CMN

19h 50m

1 stop

10:25 am - 7:29 am

CMN

JFK

26h 04m

2 stops

$770Delta

Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Oct 12

4:30 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

19h 50m

1 stop

7:35 am - 11:54 am

CMN

JFK

33h 19m

1 stop

$772Delta

Sat, Jul 25 - Mon, Sep 14

9:45 pm - 3:55 am

EWR

JNB

24h 10m

2 stops

10:50 pm - 7:45 pm

JNB

EWR

26h 55m

2 stops

$1,316Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 21 - Wed, Jun 10

9:45 pm - 3:55 am

EWR

JNB

24h 10m

2 stops

10:50 pm - 7:45 pm

JNB

EWR

26h 55m

2 stops

$1,324Ethiopian Air

Fri, May 22 - Sat, May 30

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Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/8

4:30 pm-2:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Cairo

Wed 11/4

4:35 am-2:40 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$645

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Cairo

Sat 11/7

5:55 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$665

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/19

9:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Cairo

Wed 11/4

2:20 am-12:45 pm

1 stop17h 25m

$692

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/3

9:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Thu 9/24

6:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop36h 30m

$705

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

10:05 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Cairo

Mon 5/11

3:05 am-10:30 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$712

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

1:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop27h 40m

Cairo

Thu 6/25

2:15 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$717

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/14

8:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 10/12

10:25 am-7:29 am

2 stops26h 04m

$770

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/25

4:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 9/14

7:35 am-11:54 am

1 stop33h 19m

$772

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 5/21

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,316

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Fri 5/22

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/30

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,324

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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	$1,300 - $1,836

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Algeria	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $230 less on flights to Algeria
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	20% more expensive	Users typically spent $306 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	140% 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 $121, which is 73% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Tangier

Flights to Africa are typically 69% more expensive when flying to Tangier, where the average price is $446

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$404
Best Round-Trip Price	$645
Fastest flight time	10h 15m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $404 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $645 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 10h 15m (Newark to Cairo).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 17% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

Where is it cheapest to fly into Africa?

Addis Ababa Bole airport in Addis Ababa has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $126. Lome airport in Lomé is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $147.

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 May 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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