What is the cheapest airline that flies from Africa to California?

Lufthansa, LOT, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Africa to California

What airlines fly to California?

Turkish Airlines, SAUDIA and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to California from Africa according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 36% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to California. Keep in mind that there are 18 different airlines that fly to California on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to California?

Prices for flights from Africa to California were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to California?

As of December 2025, there are 18 operators available to choose from for flights from Africa to California.

How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to California?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to California.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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1:00 pm - 4:35 pm

CAI

LAX

37h 35m1 stop

5:30 pm - 12:15 am

LAX

CAI

20h 45m1 stop

$711Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 25 - Sat, Feb 7

6:00 pm - 4:25 pm

CAI

LAX

32h 25m1 stop

7:35 pm - 5:10 pm

LAX

CAI

35h 35m1 stop

$712SWISS

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 26

6:45 pm - 1:05 pm

TUN

LAX

26h 20m1 stop

6:30 pm - 5:40 pm

LAX

TUN

15h 10m1 stop

$760Air France

Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 13

5:30 am - 7:51 pm

TUN

LAX

22h 21m2 stops

6:30 pm - 5:40 pm

LAX

TUN

15h 10m1 stop

$778Delta

Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 13

5:30 am - 1:10 pm

TUN

LAX

16h 40m1 stop

3:25 pm - 4:10 pm

LAX

TUN

15h 45m1 stop

$781Air France

Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7

5:30 am - 7:51 pm

TUN

LAX

22h 21m2 stops

11:00 am - 5:40 pm

LAX

TUN

22h 40m2 stops

$796Delta

Fri, May 1 - Wed, May 13

5:35 pm - 3:00 pm

CAI

SFO

31h 25m1 stop

5:30 pm - 4:20 pm

SFO

CAI

36h 50m1 stop

$880British Airways

Mon, Jan 19 - Sat, Jan 31

9:15 pm - 4:24 pm

JNB

LAX

28h 09m2 stops

9:35 pm - 9:25 am

LAX

JNB

26h 50m1 stop

$952British Airways

Wed, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 30

7:05 pm - 11:10 am

JNB

LAX

26h 05m1 stop

7:45 pm - 10:50 am

LAX

JNB

30h 05m1 stop

$955Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 20 - Fri, Mar 13

7:05 pm - 11:10 am

JNB

LAX

26h 05m1 stop

6:45 pm - 10:50 am

LAX

JNB

30h 05m1 stop

$957Turkish Airlines

Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 6

SWISS flights from Africa to California

Our best SWISS deals on Africa to California flight tickets

SWISS

May 5

CAI6:00 pmCairo

32h 25m

1 stop

LAX4:25 pmLos Angeles

May 19

LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles

35h 35m

1 stop

CAI5:10 pmCairo

$712

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SWISS

Apr 21

CAI5:10 pmCairo

32h 20m

1 stop

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

May 20

LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles

35h 40m

1 stop

CAI5:15 pmCairo

$714

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SWISS

Apr 23

CAI5:15 pmCairo

32h 15m

1 stop

LAX4:30 pmLos Angeles

May 20

LAX7:35 pmLos Angeles

35h 40m

1 stop

CAI5:15 pmCairo

$718

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Lufthansa flights from Africa to California

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Lufthansa

Apr 2

CAI2:55 amCairo

21h 20m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

Apr 15

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

23h 15m

1 stop

CAI1:45 amCairo

$730

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Lufthansa

Jan 29

CAI1:55 amCairo

21h 10m

1 stop

LAX1:05 pmLos Angeles

Feb 6

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

20h 45m

1 stop

CAI12:15 amCairo

$731

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Lufthansa

Apr 16

CAI2:55 amCairo

21h 20m

1 stop

LAX3:15 pmLos Angeles

May 17

LAX5:30 pmLos Angeles

23h 15m

1 stop

CAI2:45 amCairo

$734

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CairoLos Angeles

CAI - LAX

CAILAX

Cairo

Sun 1/25

1:00 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop37h 35m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

5:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

$711

CairoLos Angeles

CAI - LAX

CAILAX

Cairo

Tue 5/5

6:00 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop32h 25m

Los Angeles

Tue 5/26

7:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop35h 35m

$712

TunisLos Angeles

TUN - LAX

TUNLAX

Tunis Carthage

Fri 5/1

6:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop26h 20m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

6:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$760

TunisLos Angeles

TUN - LAX

TUNLAX

Tunis Carthage

Fri 5/1

5:30 am-7:51 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

6:30 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$778

TunisLos Angeles

TUN - LAX

TUNLAX

Tunis Carthage

Sat 1/31

5:30 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 40m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

3:25 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop15h 45m

$781

TunisLos Angeles

TUN - LAX

TUNLAX

Tunis Carthage

Fri 5/1

5:30 am-7:51 pm

2 stops22h 21m

Los Angeles

Wed 5/13

11:00 am-5:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

$796

CairoSan Francisco

CAI - SFO

CAISFO

Cairo

Mon 1/19

5:35 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop31h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

5:30 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop36h 50m

$880

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/10

9:15 pm-4:24 pm

2 stops28h 09m

Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

9:35 pm-9:25 am

1 stop26h 50m

$952

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/20

7:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 3/13

7:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 05m

$955

JohannesburgLos Angeles

JNB - LAX

JNBLAX

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

7:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop26h 05m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/6

6:45 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 05m

$957

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Africa to California

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What is the cheapest month to fly to California?

The month of October is another great option to travel to California, with average flight prices from Africa averaging around $740.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest day to depart from Africa to California is on a Monday. Travelers who choose to depart for California on a Monday will often find tickets for as low as $989. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to California on Wednesday is $1,174.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to California?

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is in the afternoon when flights can be purchased for as low as $997. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $1,265 on average. Flights to California from Africa at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

How far in advance should I book a flight to California?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to California from Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to California for around $781 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to California from Africa for as low as $690 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Africa to California flights?

You could potentially save up to 13% on your flight if you consider stops on a Africa to California flight.

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Fastest flight time	12h 20m
Direct flights	Mon and Wed
Airports in California	418 airports

The fastest flight from Africa to California takes 12h 20m

Direct flights go from Africa to California on Monday and Wednesday. There are no airlines offering direct flights.

There are 418 airports in California. From Africa there are direct flights to Los Angeles (LAX).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Africa to California?
Prices for flights from Africa to California were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Africa to California?
As of December 2025, there are 18 operators available to choose from for flights from Africa to California.
How old do you have to be to fly from Africa to California?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Africa to California.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to California?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to California can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at California. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Africa to California

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $528	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 647 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,536 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $638	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,103 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $639	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 879 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,817 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Delta	PriceFrom $640	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,008 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air France	PriceFrom $655	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,508 reviews	Search Air France flights
LOT	PriceFrom $683	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,149 reviews	Search LOT flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $708	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,637 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
KLM	PriceFrom $709	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,428 reviews	Search KLM flights

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