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5:05 pm - 1:25 am

LAX

CAI

22h 20m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 4:05 pm

CAI

LAX

26h 40m

1 stop

$769Multiple Airlines

Thu, Jul 9 - Sat, Jul 18

5:05 pm - 1:15 am

LAX

CAI

22h 10m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 4:05 pm

CAI

LAX

26h 40m

1 stop

$771Multiple Airlines

Sat, Jul 18 - Mon, Jul 27

8:10 pm - 9:00 pm

JFK

CMN

19h 50m

1 stop

10:25 am - 10:40 am

CMN

JFK

29h 15m

1 stop

$812Delta

Sat, Jul 11 - Wed, Aug 12

11:30 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

12h 50m

1 stop

7:35 am - 10:47 pm

CMN

JFK

20h 12m

2 stops

$815Delta

Wed, Jul 15 - Thu, Aug 6

9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

10:50 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

31h 45m

1 stop

$823Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Wed, Sep 9

9:00 pm - 10:35 pm

IAD

CAI

18h 35m

1 stop

7:55 pm - 8:45 am

CAI

IAD

19h 50m

1 stop

$829Qatar Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Sep 11

9:45 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

CAI

16h 30m

1 stop

10:50 am - 7:50 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 00m

1 stop

$830Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Sep 10

9:00 pm - 10:35 pm

IAD

CAI

18h 35m

1 stop

2:15 am - 8:45 am

CAI

IAD

37h 30m

1 stop

$831Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 7:00 pm

CAI

IAD

29h 30m

1 stop

$832Royal Air Maroc

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Oct 1

9:00 pm - 9:15 am

IAD

CMN

7h 15mnonstop

4:00 pm - 7:00 pm

CMN

IAD

8h 00mnonstop

$950Royal Air Maroc

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 20

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 7/9

5:05 pm-1:25 am

1 stop22h 20m

Cairo

Sat 7/18

11:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$769

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 7/18

5:05 pm-1:15 am

1 stop22h 10m

Cairo

Mon 7/27

11:25 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$771

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 7/11

8:10 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 8/12

10:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop29h 15m

$812

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/15

11:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 8/6

7:35 am-10:47 pm

2 stops20h 12m

$815

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-11:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$823

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

9:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cairo

Fri 9/11

7:55 pm-8:45 am

1 stop19h 50m

$829

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/19

9:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Cairo

Thu 9/10

10:50 am-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$830

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/1

9:00 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Cairo

Wed 9/16

2:15 am-8:45 am

1 stop37h 30m

$831

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/25

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Thu 10/1

8:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$832

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/2

9:00 pm-9:15 am

Nonstop7h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 9/20

4:00 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop8h 00m

$950

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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	$1,246 - $1,852

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	19% cheaper	Users typically spent $295 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Senegal	20% more expensive	Users typically spent $311 more on trips to Senegal
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	148% 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 $88, which is 81% 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	$425
Best Round-Trip Price	$769
Fastest flight time	19h 15m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $425 (Newark to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $769 (Los Angeles to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 19h 15m (New York LaGuardia to Cairo).

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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?

Praia Nelson Mandela airport in Praia has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $262. 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 128 as of June 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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