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8:30 pm - 12:15 am

JFK

CMN

22h 45m

3 stops

2:55 pm - 2:45 pm

CMN

JFK

28h 50m

1 stop

$746Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 12

12:30 am - 8:00 pm

JFK

CMN

14h 30m

1 stop

12:30 pm - 7:55 pm

CMN

JFK

11h 25m

1 stop

$747Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 25 - Sun, Sep 20

4:30 pm - 2:50 pm

JFK

CMN

17h 20m

1 stop

10:25 am - 12:59 am

CMN

JFK

19h 34m

2 stops

$748Delta

Sun, Jul 26 - Wed, Sep 16

7:15 pm - 2:50 pm

JFK

CMN

14h 35m

1 stop

7:35 am - 12:57 pm

CMN

JFK

33h 22m

1 stop

$750Delta

Sun, Jul 26 - Mon, Oct 12

10:20 am - 7:20 pm

LAX

CAI

23h 00m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 8:20 am

CAI

LAX

21h 50m

1 stop

$787Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Sep 13 - Thu, Sep 17

10:20 am - 7:20 pm

LAX

CAI

23h 00m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 8:20 am

CAI

LAX

21h 50m

1 stop

$788Royal Air Maroc

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 24

9:45 pm - 2:05 am

EWR

CAI

21h 20m

2 stops

3:20 am - 7:45 pm

CAI

EWR

23h 25m

2 stops

$850Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 29 - Sat, Oct 10

12:25 am - 11:45 pm

EWR

CAI

16h 20m

1 stop

9:45 pm - 10:30 pm

CAI

EWR

31h 45m

1 stop

$855Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

9:45 pm - 9:15 pm

IAD

CAI

16h 30m

1 stop

9:45 pm - 7:50 pm

CAI

IAD

29h 05m

1 stop

$909Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Tue, Sep 29

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

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

8:30 pm-12:15 am

3 stops22h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 9/12

2:55 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$746

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 8/25

12:30 am-8:00 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 9/20

12:30 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$747

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/26

4:30 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 9/16

10:25 am-12:59 am

2 stops19h 34m

$748

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 7/26

7:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 10/12

7:35 am-12:57 pm

1 stop33h 22m

$750

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 9/13

10:20 am-7:20 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Cairo

Thu 9/17

8:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

$787

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

10:20 am-7:20 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Cairo

Thu 9/24

8:30 pm-8:20 am

1 stop21h 50m

$788

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Tue 9/29

9:45 pm-2:05 am

2 stops21h 20m

Cairo

Sat 10/10

3:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$850

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Tue 9/1

12:25 am-11:45 pm

1 stop16h 20m

Cairo

Wed 9/16

9:45 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$855

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

Tue 9/29

9:45 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$909

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

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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	$1,175 - $1,818

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Algeria	20% cheaper	Users typically spent $290 less on flights to Algeria
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	24% more expensive	Users typically spent $353 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	113% 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 84% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Tangier

Flights to Africa are typically 68% more expensive when flying to Tangier, where the average price is $464

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$423
Best Round-Trip Price	$746
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 5 days is $423 (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 $746 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 17h 10m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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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?

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 $319.

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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