What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to Africa?

Aer Lingus, Turkish Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Africa

What airlines fly to Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Air France and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from San Francisco according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 25 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Africa?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Africa?

As of April 2026, there are 25 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Africa?

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 San Francisco Airport to Africa.

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

The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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3:15 pm - 2:50 am

SFO

CAI

25h 35m

2 stops

5:55 pm - 7:57 pm

CAI

SFO

36h 02m

2 stops

$626Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 12

3:15 pm - 2:50 am

SFO

CAI

25h 35m

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5:55 pm - 9:16 pm

CAI

SFO

37h 21m

2 stops

$627Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 22

3:15 pm - 8:50 am

SFO

CAI

31h 35m

2 stops

4:35 pm - 1:15 pm

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SFO

30h 40m

2 stops

$629Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23

12:55 pm - 11:45 pm

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CAI

24h 50m

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9:45 pm - 4:40 pm

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28h 55m

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$640Turkish Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Tue, May 26

12:55 pm - 8:50 pm

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CAI

21h 55m

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6:05 am - 4:40 pm

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20h 35m

1 stop

$660Turkish Airlines

Mon, May 4 - Wed, Jun 3

12:55 pm - 9:10 am

SFO

CAI

34h 15m

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9:45 pm - 4:40 pm

CAI

SFO

28h 55m

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$664Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 12

7:55 pm - 10:55 am

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RAK

31h 00m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 5:35 pm

RAK

SFO

32h 15m

1 stop

$734TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Thu, Apr 30 - Fri, May 15

3:55 pm - 11:50 pm

SFO

NBO

21h 55m

1 stop

1:35 am - 1:35 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 00m

1 stop

$930Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 11

3:55 pm - 6:40 am

SFO

NBO

28h 45m

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6:00 pm - 1:35 pm

NBO

SFO

29h 35m

1 stop

$931Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 12

7:21 am - 11:55 am

SFO

CMN

20h 34m

2 stops

12:30 pm - 12:29 am

CMN

SFO

19h 59m

2 stops

$961American Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Apr 25

SFO2:30 pmSan Francisco

25h 40m

2 stops

CAI2:10 amCairo

May 10

CAI4:10 amCairo

18h 40m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$832

Kenya Airways

Aug 31

SFO10:45 pmSan Francisco

40h 30m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 15

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m

2 stops

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,179

Lufthansa flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Lufthansa

Sep 13

SFO9:05 pmSan Francisco

20h 05m

1 stop

RAK1:10 amMarrakech Menara

Oct 5

RAK2:00 amMarrakech Menara

25h 00m

1 stop

SFO7:00 pmSan Francisco

$860

Lufthansa

Apr 27

SFO8:20 amSan Francisco

30h 25m

2 stops

ALG10:45 pmAlgiers Houari Boumediene

May 18

ALG12:20 pmAlgiers Houari Boumediene

32h 20m

1 stop

SFO12:40 pmSan Francisco

$990

Lufthansa

Apr 27

SFO8:20 amSan Francisco

30h 25m

2 stops

ALG10:45 pmAlgiers Houari Boumediene

May 18

ALG12:20 pmAlgiers Houari Boumediene

36h 52m

2 stops

SFO5:12 pmSan Francisco

$1,000

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Thu 5/7

3:15 pm-2:50 am

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Cairo

Tue 5/12

5:55 pm-7:57 pm

2 stops36h 02m

$626

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SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 9/8

3:15 pm-2:50 am

2 stops25h 35m

Cairo

Tue 9/22

5:55 pm-9:16 pm

2 stops37h 21m

$627

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SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

3:15 pm-8:50 am

2 stops31h 35m

Cairo

Wed 9/23

4:35 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops30h 40m

$629

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

12:55 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop24h 50m

Cairo

Tue 5/26

9:45 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$640

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SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

12:55 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Cairo

Wed 6/3

6:05 am-4:40 pm

1 stop20h 35m

$660

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SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

12:55 pm-9:10 am

1 stop34h 15m

Cairo

Tue 5/12

9:45 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop28h 55m

$664

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

7:55 pm-10:55 am

1 stop31h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 5/15

5:20 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop32h 15m

$734

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 10/11

1:35 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$930

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SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

3:55 pm-6:40 am

1 stop28h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 10/12

6:00 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$931

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San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

7:21 am-11:55 am

2 stops20h 34m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/12

12:30 pm-12:29 am

2 stops19h 59m

$961

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to Africa from San Francisco is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $758, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in February, then you should wait until August to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $808.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Africa from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $933 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Africa from San Francisco for as low as $832 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	16h 15m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Africa takes 16h 15m

There are no direct flights from San Francisco to Africa. There are no popular flight routes from San Francisco to Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Africa?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Africa?
As of April 2026, there are 25 operators available to choose from for flights from San Francisco Airport to Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Africa?
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 San Francisco Airport to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,921 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 687 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $496	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,203 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
KLM	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,496 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,882 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,922 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $588	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,179 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,749 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Air Europa	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 597 reviews	Search Air Europa flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $751	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 676 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights

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