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4:45 pm - 1:05 am

LAX

CAI

22h 20m

1 stop

2:05 am - 2:45 pm

CAI

LAX

22h 40m

1 stop

$747Condor

Mon, Aug 10 - Thu, Sep 10

3:45 pm - 1:15 am

LAX

CAI

23h 30m

1 stop

11:25 pm - 5:40 pm

CAI

LAX

28h 15m

1 stop

$769Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 24

4:25 pm - 4:10 pm

LAX

CAI

13h 45mnonstop

7:30 am - 12:20 pm

CAI

LAX

14h 50mnonstop

$788Egyptair

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 21

5:25 pm - 5:10 pm

LAX

CAI

13h 45mnonstop

7:30 am - 12:20 pm

CAI

LAX

14h 50mnonstop

$789Egyptair

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Nov 16

12:20 am - 2:50 pm

JFK

CMN

32h 30m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 6:20 pm

CMN

JFK

31h 35m

1 stop

$790Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 29

10:50 am - 10:55 pm

JFK

CMN

7h 05mnonstop

6:00 am - 8:50 am

CMN

JFK

7h 50mnonstop

$792Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Jul 23 - Mon, Jul 27

1:20 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

32h 00m

1 stop

6:05 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

36h 30m

1 stop

$842Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

8:45 pm - 6:20 pm

IAD

CAI

14h 35m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 7:05 pm

CAI

IAD

30h 35m

1 stop

$844Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Dec 18

10:00 pm - 6:45 am

JFK

NBO

25h 45m

1 stop

1:20 am - 3:10 pm

NBO

JFK

20h 50m

1 stop

$1,055Qatar Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Fri, Oct 2

9:00 pm - 7:25 am

IAD

LOS

29h 25m

1 stop

9:15 am - 9:20 am

LOS

IAD

29h 05m

1 stop

$1,056Qatar Airways

Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Oct 31

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 8/10

4:45 pm-1:05 am

1 stop22h 20m

Cairo

Thu 9/10

2:05 am-2:45 pm

1 stop22h 40m

$747

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/12

3:45 pm-1:15 am

1 stop23h 30m

Cairo

Sat 10/24

11:25 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$769

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 11/12

4:25 pm-4:10 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

Cairo

Sat 11/21

7:30 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$788

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 10/5

5:25 pm-5:10 pm

Nonstop13h 45m

Cairo

Mon 11/16

7:30 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop14h 50m

$789

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/18

12:20 am-2:50 pm

1 stop32h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 11/29

4:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop31h 35m

$790

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 7/23

10:50 am-10:55 pm

Nonstop7h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-8:50 am

Nonstop7h 50m

$792

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/18

1:20 pm-4:20 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cairo

Fri 9/25

6:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop36h 30m

$842

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/23

8:45 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cairo

Fri 12/18

7:30 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$844

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 9/19

10:00 pm-6:45 am

1 stop25h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 10/2

1:20 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$1,055

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/20

9:00 pm-7:25 am

1 stop29h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 10/31

9:15 am-9:20 am

1 stop29h 05m

$1,056

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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	$1,248 - $1,830

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	18% cheaper	Users typically spent $281 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	20% more expensive	Users typically spent $302 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	131% 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 $86, 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 $450

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$430
Best Round-Trip Price	$747
Fastest flight time	15h 30m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $430 (Newark to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $747 (Los Angeles Los Angeles to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 15h 30m (Newark 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?

Espargos Amilcar Cabral Intl airport in Espargos has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $240. Praia Nelson Mandela airport in Praia is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $302.

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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