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10:37 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

13h 43m

1 stop

7:35 am - 6:45 pm

CMN

JFK

16h 10m

1 stop

$732Delta

Sun, Aug 23 - Wed, Sep 9

7:15 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

17h 05m

1 stop

10:25 am - 6:45 pm

CMN

JFK

13h 20m

1 stop

$733Delta

Sun, Aug 2 - Wed, Sep 9

1:00 pm - 6:15 am

EWR

CAI

10h 15mnonstop

5:30 am - 10:00 am

CAI

EWR

11h 30mnonstop

$733Egyptair

Wed, Sep 16 - Mon, Oct 19

1:00 pm - 6:15 am

EWR

CAI

10h 15mnonstop

5:30 am - 10:00 am

CAI

EWR

11h 30mnonstop

$734Egyptair

Mon, Sep 28 - Wed, Oct 7

10:50 am - 10:55 pm

JFK

CMN

7h 05mnonstop

3:55 pm - 7:45 pm

CMN

JFK

7h 50mnonstop

$735Royal Air Maroc

Tue, Aug 4 - Tue, Sep 22

12:25 am - 9:20 am

EWR

CAI

25h 55m

1 stop

5:15 am - 10:30 pm

CAI

EWR

24h 15m

1 stop

$740Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

12:25 am - 8:50 pm

EWR

CAI

13h 25m

1 stop

9:45 pm - 10:30 pm

CAI

EWR

31h 45m

1 stop

$747Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26

10:15 am - 7:30 am

JFK

CAI

14h 15m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 5:55 pm

CAI

JFK

29h 25m

1 stop

$767Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Dec 28 - Wed, Jan 13

10:00 pm - 12:25 pm

JFK

LOS

33h 25m

2 stops

10:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LOS

JFK

27h 00m

2 stops

$1,070Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Oct 6

10:00 am - 11:20 am

IAD

ACC

20h 20m

1 stop

12:20 pm - 8:00 am

ACC

IAD

24h 40m

2 stops

$1,234Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 21 - Sat, Nov 28

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Depart

Return

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Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/23

10:37 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop13h 43m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 9/9

7:35 am-6:45 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$732

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/2

7:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 9/9

10:25 am-6:45 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$733

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Wed 9/16

1:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Cairo

Mon 10/19

5:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

$733

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Mon 9/28

1:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Cairo

Wed 10/7

5:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

$734

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/4

10:50 am-10:55 pm

Nonstop7h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 9/22

3:55 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop7h 50m

$735

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Sat 11/21

12:25 am-9:20 am

1 stop25h 55m

Cairo

Sat 11/28

5:15 am-10:30 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$740

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Thu 9/17

12:25 am-8:50 pm

1 stop13h 25m

Cairo

Sat 9/26

9:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$747

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 12/28

10:15 am-7:30 am

1 stop14h 15m

Cairo

Wed 1/13

7:30 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$767

New YorkLagos

JFK - LOS

JFKLOS

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 9/21

10:00 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops33h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 10/6

10:00 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,070

Washington, D.C.Accra

IAD - ACC

IADACC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/21

10:00 am-11:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

Accra Kotoka

Sat 11/28

12:20 pm-8:00 am

2 stops24h 40m

$1,234

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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	$1,155 - $1,754

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Algeria	19% cheaper	Users typically spent $278 less on flights to Algeria
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	22% more expensive	Users typically spent $321 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	South Africa	107% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit South Africa 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 $80, which is 82% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Algiers

Flights to Africa are typically 64% more expensive when flying to Algiers, where the average price is $437

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$385
Best Round-Trip Price	$732
Fastest flight time	10h 15m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $385 (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 $732 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 10h 15m (Newark 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?

Abidjan Felix H. Boigny airport in Abidjan has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $111. Espargos Amilcar Cabral Intl airport in Espargos is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $278.

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 126 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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