$365 Cheap Flights to Africa in 2026

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9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

$598Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17

9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

6:05 am - 7:50 pm

CAI

IAD

20h 45m

1 stop

$599Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 16

4:30 pm - 2:15 am

IAD

CAI

26h 45m

1 stop

4:45 am - 2:30 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 45m

1 stop

$600ITA Airways

Tue, Aug 18 - Fri, Aug 28

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

9:40 am - 7:00 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 20m

1 stop

$613Royal Air Maroc

Fri, Sep 25 - Fri, Oct 9

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

9:40 am - 7:00 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 20m

1 stop

$614Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Sep 14 - Fri, Oct 16

6:30 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

17h 50m

1 stop

7:35 am - 10:19 pm

CMN

JFK

19h 44m

2 stops

$680Delta

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 21

9:30 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

14h 50m

1 stop

7:35 am - 11:40 am

CMN

JFK

33h 05m

1 stop

$682Delta

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25

1:20 am - 7:20 am

JFK

NBO

23h 00m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 4:40 pm

NBO

JFK

29h 40m

1 stop

$902Qatar Airways

Thu, May 14 - Tue, May 26

1:20 am - 7:10 am

JFK

NBO

22h 50m

1 stop

1:20 am - 10:30 pm

NBO

JFK

28h 10m

1 stop

$905Qatar Airways

Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 18

12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

IAD

LOS

20h 00m

1 stop

2:00 pm - 5:10 am

LOS

IAD

20h 10m

1 stop

$986Egyptair

Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 29

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Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/10

9:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Thu 9/17

10:15 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

$598

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

9:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Fri 10/16

6:05 am-7:50 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$599

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

4:30 pm-2:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Cairo

Fri 8/28

4:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$600

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/25

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Fri 10/9

9:40 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$613

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/14

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Fri 10/16

9:40 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$614

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

6:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop17h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 5/21

7:35 am-10:19 pm

2 stops19h 44m

$680

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

9:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop14h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 5/25

7:35 am-11:40 am

1 stop33h 05m

$682

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 5/14

1:20 am-7:20 am

1 stop23h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 5/26

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$902

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 am-7:10 am

1 stop22h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/18

1:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$905

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/2

12:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 5/29

2:00 pm-5:10 am

1 stop20h 10m

$986

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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	$1,286 - $1,855

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	18% cheaper	Users typically spent $288 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $281 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	125% 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 $120, which is 73% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Tangier

Flights to Africa are typically 70% more expensive when flying to Tangier, where the average price is $436

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$365
Best Round-Trip Price	$598
Fastest flight time	10h 15m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $365 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $598 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairo).

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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 16% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

Where is it cheapest to fly into Africa?

Addis Ababa Bole airport in Addis Ababa has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $126. Lome airport in Lomé is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $129.

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 April 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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