$351 Cheap Flights to Africa in 2026

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3:50 pm - 7:15 am

JFK

CMN

34h 25m

2 stops

9:00 am - 9:47 pm

CMN

JFK

17h 47m

1 stop

$598Air Canada

Sat, Apr 25 - Tue, May 12

12:50 pm - 2:55 pm

JFK

CMN

21h 05m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 10:55 am

CMN

JFK

23h 05m

1 stop

$604Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

3:50 pm - 7:15 am

JFK

CMN

34h 25m

2 stops

9:00 am - 10:48 pm

CMN

JFK

18h 48m

2 stops

$606Air Canada

Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 12

9:00 am - 7:15 am

JFK

CMN

17h 15m

1 stop

9:00 am - 9:47 pm

CMN

JFK

17h 47m

1 stop

$620United Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, May 19

9:10 pm - 2:15 am

JFK

CAI

22h 05m

1 stop

5:55 pm - 1:15 pm

CAI

JFK

26h 20m

1 stop

$625ITA Airways

Fri, May 29 - Fri, Jun 12

5:35 pm - 2:15 am

JFK

CAI

25h 40m

1 stop

4:45 am - 1:55 pm

CAI

JFK

16h 10m

1 stop

$630ITA Airways

Sun, May 3 - Sun, May 10

1:20 am - 7:10 am

JFK

NBO

22h 50m

1 stop

1:20 am - 3:10 pm

NBO

JFK

20h 50m

1 stop

$894Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Jun 25

10:05 pm - 7:10 am

JFK

NBO

26h 05m

1 stop

1:20 am - 10:30 pm

NBO

JFK

28h 10m

1 stop

$895Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 8

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

IAD

LOS

20h 00m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 5:10 am

LOS

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

$973Egyptair

Tue, Sep 22 - Wed, Oct 21

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

IAD

LOS

20h 00m

1 stop

2:45 pm - 5:00 am

LOS

IAD

20h 15m

1 stop

$976Egyptair

Tue, Sep 29 - Fri, Nov 13

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/25

3:50 pm-7:15 am

2 stops34h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/12

9:00 am-9:47 pm

1 stop17h 47m

$598

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/21

12:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/28

4:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop23h 05m

$604

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

3:50 pm-7:15 am

2 stops34h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/12

9:00 am-10:48 pm

2 stops18h 48m

$606

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/19

9:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/19

9:00 am-9:47 pm

1 stop17h 47m

$620

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 5/29

9:10 pm-2:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

Cairo

Fri 6/12

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop26h 20m

$625

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 5/3

5:35 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cairo

Sun 5/10

4:45 am-1:55 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$630

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/21

1:20 am-7:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 6/25

1:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$894

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 5/2

10:05 pm-7:10 am

1 stop26h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/8

1:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$895

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/22

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 10/21

2:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

$973

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/29

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 11/13

2:45 pm-5:00 am

1 stop20h 15m

$976

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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	$1,277 - $1,852

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	16% cheaper	Users typically spent $246 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Senegal	22% more expensive	Users typically spent $328 more on trips to Senegal
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Morocco	117% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Morocco 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 $100, which is 78% 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 $440

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$352
Best Round-Trip Price	$598
Fastest flight time	7h 05m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $352 (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 $598 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 7h 05m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 16% 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 $129.

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 April 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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