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

ITA Airways is the most popular carrier operating from California to Africa

What airlines fly to Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and Air France are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from California according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 29 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from California to Africa?

The flight from California to Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from San Francisco (a popular airport in California) to Incheon Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Africa), then the flight time is 12h on average. If you fly from Los Angeles (another popular airport in California) to Incheon Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 12h 55m.

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

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

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

As of August 2025, there are 23 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Africa.

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California 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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3:05 pm - 2:10 amSFO-CAI

25h 05m1 stop

4:35 am - 1:05 pmCAI-SFO

18h 30m1 stop

$549ITA Airways

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Thu, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 21

3:05 pm - 2:10 amSFO-CAI

25h 05m1 stop

4:35 am - 1:05 pmCAI-SFO

18h 30m1 stop

$550ITA Airways

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Thu, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 21

3:20 pm - 2:10 amLAX-CAI

24h 50m1 stop

4:35 am - 1:30 pmCAI-LAX

18h 55m1 stop

$550ITA Airways

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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

4:05 pm - 2:10 amSFO-CAI

25h 05m1 stop

5:55 pm - 1:05 pmCAI-SFO

29h 10m1 stop

$551ITA Airways

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Sat, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 16

3:15 pm - 2:15 amSFO-CAI

25h 00m1 stop

4:35 am - 8:27 pmCAI-SFO

25h 52m2 stops

$557

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Sun, Oct 19 - Sun, Jan 18

6:00 am - 2:10 amSFO-CAI

34h 10m2 stops

4:35 am - 8:27 pmCAI-SFO

25h 52m2 stops

$559

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Sat, Feb 7 - Thu, Feb 19

8:40 am - 3:35 pmLAX-CAI

20h 55m2 stops

4:35 pm - 7:27 pmCAI-LAX

36h 52m2 stops

$692Austrian Airlines

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Thu, Jan 15 - Wed, Jan 28

12:10 am - 9:15 amLAX-CAI

23h 05m1 stop

2:10 am - 11:45 amCAI-LAX

19h 35m1 stop

$699Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Sep 29 - Wed, Oct 8

6:45 pm - 4:20 amSFO-CAI

23h 35m1 stop

2:10 am - 10:35 amCAI-SFO

18h 25m1 stop

$700Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 7

11:25 am - 9:20 amLAX-JNB

36h 55m2 stops

7:35 pm - 4:15 pmJNB-LAX

29h 40m2 stops

$710SWISS

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Cathay Pacific flights from California to Africa

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 31

LAX12:25 amLos Angeles

46h 15m

1 stop

JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 17

JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 05m

1 stop

LAX4:25 pmLos Angeles

$993

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Cathay Pacific

Sep 8

LAX1:25 pmLos Angeles

33h 15m

1 stop

JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 23

JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 05m

1 stop

LAX4:25 pmLos Angeles

$995

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Cathay Pacific

Aug 24

LAX1:25 amLos Angeles

45h 15m

1 stop

JNB7:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 9

JNB11:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 45m

1 stop

LAX5:05 pmLos Angeles

$1,010

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SWISS flights from California to Africa

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SWISS

Sep 24

LAX11:25 amLos Angeles

36h 55m

2 stops

JNB9:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 12

JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 40m

2 stops

LAX4:15 pmLos Angeles

$710

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SWISS

Aug 16

SFO7:30 pmSan Francisco

35h 40m

1 stop

CAI5:10 pmCairo

Sep 6

CAI6:00 pmCairo

32h 10m

1 stop

SFO4:10 pmSan Francisco

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SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

3:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop25h 05m

Cairo

Fri 11/21

4:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$549

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SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

3:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop25h 05m

Cairo

Fri 11/21

4:35 am-1:05 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$550

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LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 2/7

3:20 pm-2:10 am

1 stop24h 50m

Cairo

Sat 2/14

4:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$550

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

4:05 pm-2:10 am

1 stop25h 05m

Cairo

Sun 11/16

5:55 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$551

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sun 10/19

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Sun 1/18

4:35 am-8:27 pm

2 stops25h 52m

$557

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

6:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops34h 10m

Cairo

Thu 2/19

4:35 am-8:27 pm

2 stops25h 52m

$559

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 1/15

8:40 am-3:35 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Cairo

Wed 1/28

4:35 pm-7:27 pm

2 stops36h 52m

$692

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 9/29

12:10 am-9:15 am

1 stop23h 05m

Cairo

Wed 10/8

2:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop19h 35m

$699

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 9/8

6:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Tue 10/7

2:10 am-10:35 am

1 stop18h 25m

$700

Los AngelesJohannesburg

LAX - JNB

LAXJNB

Los Angeles

Wed 9/24

11:25 am-9:20 am

2 stops36h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

7:35 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops29h 40m

$710

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from California to Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to Africa from California is in January. Flight prices, which tend to average around $785, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in January, then you should wait until November to fly from California, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $785.

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

The cheapest day to depart from California to Africa is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $872. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Africa on Saturday is $1,014.

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

The cheapest time of day to fly to Africa is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $892. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $966 per ticket.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Africa from California when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $895 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Africa from California for as low as $824 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on California to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a California to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$304
Fastest flight time	15h 35m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Africa	3 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from California in the past 72 hours is $304. The best round-trip flight deal from California to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $549.

The fastest flight from California to Africa takes 15h 35m

There are no direct flights from California to Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Los Angeles Airport - Cairo Airport and San Francisco Airport - Cairo Airport.

There are 3 airports near Africa: Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), Cairo (CAI), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from California to Africa?
Prices for flights from California to Africa were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from California to Africa?
As of August 2025, there are 23 operators available to choose from for flights from California to Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from California to Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from California 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.

Best airlines flying from California to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Vueling	PriceFrom $65	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,180 reviews	Search Vueling flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $464	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,698 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $504	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 2,877 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $610	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,381 reviews	Search KLM flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $627	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,945 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $651	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $712	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 626 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Austrian Airlines	PriceFrom $763	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 826 reviews	Search Austrian Airlines flights
Royal Air Maroc	PriceFrom $794	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.1 500 reviews	Search Royal Air Maroc flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $796	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 657 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights

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Can I find flights from California to Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

momondo does allow users to show only those flights to Africa from California which offer a flexible booking policy as well as other useful filters and features.

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