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6:20 pm - 9:25 pm

JFK

CMN

22h 05m

2 stops

12:30 pm - 6:55 pm

CMN

JFK

11h 25m

1 stop

$749Multiple Airlines

Tue, Jul 28 - Fri, Sep 18

9:30 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

14h 50m

1 stop

7:35 am - 1:49 pm

CMN

JFK

35h 14m

1 stop

$750Delta

Sun, Jul 19 - Wed, Aug 12

8:45 pm - 8:50 am

JFK

CMN

7h 05mnonstop

3:55 pm - 6:45 pm

CMN

JFK

7h 50mnonstop

$756Royal Air Maroc

Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Sep 16

4:25 pm - 4:10 pm

LAX

CAI

13h 45mnonstop

7:30 am - 12:20 pm

CAI

LAX

14h 50mnonstop

$782Egyptair

Thu, Dec 3 - Thu, Dec 24

5:25 pm - 5:10 pm

LAX

CAI

13h 45mnonstop

8:30 am - 1:20 pm

CAI

LAX

14h 50mnonstop

$783Egyptair

Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Oct 17

9:20 am - 6:20 pm

LAX

CAI

23h 00m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 7:20 am

CAI

LAX

21h 50m

1 stop

$787Royal Air Maroc

Tue, Nov 3 - Mon, Nov 16

9:45 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

CAI

16h 30m

1 stop

10:05 am - 7:50 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 45m

1 stop

$886Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sun, Sep 20

9:45 pm - 8:50 pm

IAD

CAI

16h 05m

1 stop

2:15 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

16h 20m

1 stop

$892Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24

10:55 am - 12:25 pm

IAD

LOS

20h 30m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 7:30 pm

LOS

IAD

26h 30m

2 stops

$1,069Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Oct 13

10:55 am - 12:25 pm

IAD

LOS

20h 30m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 7:30 pm

LOS

IAD

26h 30m

2 stops

$1,074Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 23 - Sun, Oct 4

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 7/28

6:20 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops22h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 9/18

12:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$749

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/19

9:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 8/12

7:35 am-1:49 pm

1 stop35h 14m

$750

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/4

8:45 pm-8:50 am

Nonstop7h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 9/16

3:55 pm-6:45 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

$756

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 12/3

4:25 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

Cairo

Thu 12/24

7:30 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$782

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 8/8

5:25 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

Cairo

Sat 10/17

8:30 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$783

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Tue 11/3

9:20 am-6:20 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Cairo

Mon 11/16

7:30 pm-7:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

$787

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/11

9:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Cairo

Sun 9/20

10:05 am-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$886

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

9:45 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop16h 05m

Cairo

Thu 9/24

2:15 am-11:35 am

1 stop16h 20m

$892

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 10/13

10:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,069

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/23

10:55 am-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 10/4

10:00 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops26h 30m

$1,074

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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	$1,194 - $1,843

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	19% cheaper	Users typically spent $282 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	25% more expensive	Users typically spent $367 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	139% 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 69% more expensive when flying to Tangier, where the average price is $452

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$428
Best Round-Trip Price	$749
Fastest flight time	13h 50m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $428 (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 $749 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 13h 50m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Accra Kotoka).

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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?

Espargos Amilcar Cabral Intl airport in Espargos has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $319. Praia Nelson Mandela airport in Praia is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $338.

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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