$403 Cheap Flights to Africa in 2026

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4:25 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

CAI

25h 40m

1 stop

2:05 am - 2:25 pm

CAI

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

$678Condor

Fri, Sep 4 - Sun, Sep 13

3:00 pm - 3:35 pm

JFK

CAI

17h 35m

1 stop

5:30 am - 10:00 am

CAI

JFK

35h 30m

1 stop

$679Gulf Air

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 7:45 pm

CAI

IAD

30h 15m

1 stop

$734Royal Air Maroc

Wed, Sep 23 - Sat, Oct 31

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

9:40 am - 7:00 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 20m

1 stop

$738Royal Air Maroc

Fri, Oct 9 - Wed, Oct 21

1:20 pm - 8:50 pm

IAD

CAI

24h 30m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

$752Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Sep 22

9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

10:50 am - 7:50 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 00m

1 stop

$753Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9

4:30 pm - 9:15 am

JFK

CMN

11h 45m

1 stop

10:25 am - 10:40 am

CMN

JFK

29h 15m

1 stop

$783Delta

Tue, Jul 21 - Mon, Jul 27

5:05 pm - 1:30 am

LGA

CAI

25h 25m

2 stops

2:10 am - 9:29 pm

CAI

LGA

26h 19m

2 stops

$788Delta

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Nov 10

10:55 am - 11:20 am

IAD

ACC

20h 25m

1 stop

12:20 pm - 8:00 am

ACC

IAD

24h 40m

2 stops

$1,344Ethiopian Air

Wed, May 27 - Wed, Nov 18

10:55 am - 11:20 am

IAD

ACC

20h 25m

1 stop

12:20 pm - 8:55 am

ACC

IAD

24h 35m

2 stops

$1,345Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 25 - Fri, Jun 19

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New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 9/4

4:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cairo

Sun 9/13

2:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$678

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/2

3:00 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Cairo

Tue 9/15

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop35h 30m

$679

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/23

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Sat 10/31

7:30 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop30h 15m

$734

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/9

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Wed 10/21

9:40 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$738

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

1:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Cairo

Tue 9/22

10:15 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

$752

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

Wed 9/9

10:50 am-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$753

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/21

4:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 7/27

10:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop29h 15m

$783

New YorkCairo

LGA - CAI

LGACAI

New York LaGuardia

Tue 8/11

5:05 pm-1:30 am

2 stops25h 25m

Cairo

Tue 11/10

2:10 am-9:29 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$788

Washington, D.C.Accra

IAD - ACC

IADACC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

10:55 am-11:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Accra Kotoka

Wed 11/18

12:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 40m

$1,344

Washington, D.C.Accra

IAD - ACC

IADACC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

10:55 am-11:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Accra Kotoka

Fri 6/19

12:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,345

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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	$1,278 - $1,868

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	16% cheaper	Users typically spent $250 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Senegal	22% more expensive	Users typically spent $340 more on trips to Senegal
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	165% 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

Port Elizabeth

When booking a flight to Africa, the best-priced flight will typically be to Port Elizabeth for $125, 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 $448

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$403
Best Round-Trip Price	$678
Fastest flight time	15h 35m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $403 (Newark to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $678 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 15h 35m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 18% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

Where is it cheapest to fly into Africa?

Lome airport in Lomé has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $147. Praia Nelson Mandela airport in Praia 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 128 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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