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3:00 pm - 4:30 am

JFK

CAI

30h 30m

1 stop

5:30 am - 10:00 am

CAI

JFK

35h 30m

1 stop

$729Gulf Air

Sun, Sep 6 - Thu, Sep 24

4:25 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

CAI

25h 40m

1 stop

2:05 am - 2:25 pm

CAI

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

$730Condor

Tue, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 18

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

8:40 am - 6:45 pm

CAI

IAD

17h 05m

1 stop

$759Royal Air Maroc

Fri, Oct 23 - Fri, Nov 6

9:45 pm - 8:30 am

IAD

CAI

27h 45m

1 stop

8:40 am - 6:45 pm

CAI

IAD

17h 05m

1 stop

$761Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

$786Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Thu, Sep 10

5:30 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

18h 50m

1 stop

7:35 am - 10:40 pm

CMN

JFK

20h 05m

1 stop

$804Delta

Wed, Jul 8 - Wed, Aug 5

10:29 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

13h 51m

1 stop

7:35 am - 6:45 pm

CMN

JFK

16h 10m

1 stop

$805Delta

Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Jul 21

6:50 am - 2:55 pm

JFK

CMN

27h 05m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 11:25 pm

CMN

JFK

35h 40m

1 stop

$813Turkish Airlines

Sat, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 26

10:20 am - 1:45 pm

JFK

NBO

19h 25m

1 stop

5:30 am - 3:00 pm

NBO

JFK

41h 30m

2 stops

$991Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

10:00 pm - 12:05 am

JFK

NBO

19h 05m

1 stop

5:30 am - 4:00 pm

NBO

JFK

41h 30m

2 stops

$999Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

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New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/6

3:00 pm-4:30 am

1 stop30h 30m

Cairo

Thu 9/24

5:30 am-10:00 am

1 stop35h 30m

$729

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 10/6

4:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cairo

Sun 10/18

2:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$730

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/23

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Fri 11/6

8:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$759

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/26

9:45 pm-8:30 am

1 stop27h 45m

Cairo

Mon 11/9

8:40 am-6:45 pm

1 stop17h 05m

$761

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/27

9:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Thu 9/10

10:15 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

$786

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/8

5:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 8/5

7:35 am-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$804

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/7

10:29 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop13h 51m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 7/21

7:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$805

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 10/17

6:50 am-2:55 pm

1 stop27h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 10/26

4:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop35h 40m

$813

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 11/2

10:20 am-1:45 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 11/9

5:30 am-3:00 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$991

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/16

10:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop19h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/30

5:30 am-4:00 pm

2 stops41h 30m

$999

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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	$1,226 - $1,946

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Algeria	21% cheaper	Users typically spent $320 less on flights to Algeria
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Senegal	26% more expensive	Users typically spent $399 more on trips to Senegal
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	154% 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 $135, which is 70% 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 $443

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$411
Best Round-Trip Price	$729
Fastest flight time	19h 10m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $411 (Newark to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $729 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 19h 10m (Washington, D.C. Dulles 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?

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 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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