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9:50 pm - 12:20 am

JFK

CMN

21h 30m

1 stop

1:25 am - 8:05 pm

CMN

JFK

23h 40m

1 stop

$742Lufthansa

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 16

2:55 pm - 2:30 pm

JFK

CMN

18h 35m

2 stops

11:25 am - 9:24 am

CMN

JFK

26h 59m

2 stops

$743Delta

Wed, Dec 2 - Sat, Dec 12

12:25 am - 8:50 pm

EWR

CAI

13h 25m

1 stop

6:05 am - 10:30 pm

CAI

EWR

23h 25m

1 stop

$765Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26

1:00 pm - 6:15 am

EWR

CAI

10h 15mnonstop

5:30 am - 10:00 am

CAI

EWR

11h 30mnonstop

$766Egyptair

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 14

1:25 am - 3:40 am

EWR

CAI

20h 15m

1 stop

5:25 am - 10:30 pm

CAI

EWR

24h 05m

1 stop

$768Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 31 - Mon, Nov 9

5:25 pm - 5:10 pm

LAX

CAI

13h 45mnonstop

7:30 am - 12:20 pm

CAI

LAX

14h 50mnonstop

$769Egyptair

Sat, Oct 10 - Thu, Nov 26

10:55 am - 12:25 pm

IAD

LOS

20h 30m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 8:55 am

LOS

IAD

24h 15m

2 stops

$1,071Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29

9:05 pm - 6:05 pm

IAD

LOS

15h 00m

1 stop

7:05 pm - 7:05 pm

LOS

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

$1,078Royal Air Maroc

Wed, Dec 2 - Tue, Jan 19

9:05 pm - 6:05 pm

IAD

LOS

15h 00m

1 stop

7:05 pm - 7:05 pm

LOS

IAD

30h 00m

1 stop

$1,083Royal Air Maroc

Wed, Dec 2 - Thu, Jan 21

9:20 pm - 5:15 am

IAD

ACC

27h 55m

2 stops

12:20 pm - 7:30 pm

ACC

IAD

35h 10m

2 stops

$1,261Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 17 - Fri, Sep 4

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/23

9:50 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 9/16

1:25 am-8:05 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$742

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 12/2

2:55 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops18h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 12/12

11:25 am-9:24 am

2 stops26h 59m

$743

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Thu 9/17

12:25 am-8:50 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Cairo

Sat 9/26

6:05 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$765

Quickest round-trip

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Mon 8/24

1:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Cairo

Mon 9/14

5:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

$766

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Sat 10/31

1:25 am-3:40 am

1 stop20h 15m

Cairo

Mon 11/9

5:25 am-10:30 pm

1 stop24h 05m

$768

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 10/10

5:25 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

Cairo

Thu 11/26

7:30 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$769

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/22

10:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 9/29

1:40 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 15m

$1,071

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/2

9:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 1/19

7:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,078

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/2

9:05 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop15h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 1/21

7:05 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,083

Washington, D.C.Accra

IAD - ACC

IADACC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/17

9:20 pm-5:15 am

2 stops27h 55m

Accra Kotoka

Fri 9/4

12:20 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops35h 10m

$1,261

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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	$1,167 - $1,783

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Algeria	19% cheaper	Users typically spent $274 less on flights to Algeria
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	24% more expensive	Users typically spent $342 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	124% 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 $78, which is 83% 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 $456

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$404
Best Round-Trip Price	$742
Fastest flight time	20h 00m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days 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 5 days is $742 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 20h 00m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

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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?

Abidjan Felix H. Boigny airport in Abidjan has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $111. Espargos Amilcar Cabral Intl airport in Espargos is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $319.

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 July 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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