What airlines fly to Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Delta and ITA Airways 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 20 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

ITA Airways, KLM, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating 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 January 2026, there are 22 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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4:35 pm - 6:55 pm

SFO

RAK

18h 20m1 stop

4:50 pm - 3:45 pm

RAK

SFO

29h 55m1 stop

$485TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13

4:35 pm - 4:20 pm

SFO

RAK

15h 45m1 stop

11:45 am - 4:50 pm

RAK

SFO

37h 05m1 stop

$492TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 16

3:15 pm - 4:00 pm

SFO

ALG

16h 45m1 stop

4:25 am - 8:49 pm

ALG

SFO

24h 24m2 stops

$612ITA Airways

Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, Jun 2

10:52 am - 2:15 am

SFO

CAI

29h 23m2 stops

4:45 am - 1:15 pm

CAI

SFO

18h 30m1 stop

$720ITA Airways

Sun, Feb 8 - Sat, May 2

8:00 am - 7:15 pm

SFO

CPT

25h 15m1 stop

9:30 pm - 7:19 pm

CPT

SFO

30h 49m1 stop

$764Delta

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 26

9:00 pm - 7:40 pm

SFO

JNB

37h 40m2 stops

9:55 pm - 5:26 pm

JNB

SFO

28h 31m2 stops

$769Delta

Sat, Jun 6 - Tue, Jun 23

3:00 pm - 12:05 am

SFO

NBO

22h 05m1 stop

1:35 am - 12:40 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 05m1 stop

$906Qatar Airways

Wed, Jan 21 - Mon, Feb 2

3:55 pm - 11:50 pm

SFO

NBO

21h 55m1 stop

1:20 am - 1:35 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 15m1 stop

$907Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, May 3

6:50 pm - 1:15 am

SFO

ABJ

46h 25m2 stops

8:55 pm - 4:45 pm

ABJ

SFO

27h 50m1 stop

$960Turkish Airlines

Tue, Feb 17 - Sun, Mar 1

6:50 pm - 1:15 am

SFO

ABJ

46h 25m2 stops

2:30 am - 4:45 pm

ABJ

SFO

22h 15m1 stop

$970Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 23

Air France flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Air France

Jan 21

SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco

34h 30m

1 stop

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 4

JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 05m

1 stop

SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco

$778

Air France

Jan 12

SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco

24h 05m

2 stops

CAI12:10 amCairo

Jan 21

CAI2:10 amCairo

23h 48m

2 stops

SFO3:58 pmSan Francisco

$919

Air France

Mar 13

SFO4:03 pmSan Francisco

22h 22m

2 stops

CMN9:25 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Mar 28

CMN5:55 amCasablanca Mohamed V

16h 30m

1 stop

SFO2:25 pmSan Francisco

$999

Virgin Atlantic flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 17

SFO8:00 amSan Francisco

13h 55m

1 stop

RAK6:55 amMarrakech Menara

Jan 30

RAK8:55 amMarrakech Menara

20h 34m

2 stops

SFO8:29 pmSan Francisco

$567

Virgin Atlantic

Jan 23

SFO11:40 amSan Francisco

21h 20m

1 stop

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 48m

1 stop

SFO5:43 pmSan Francisco

$764

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San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

4:35 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 3/13

4:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop29h 55m

$485

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 4/7

4:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 4/16

11:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop37h 05m

$492

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Sun 4/26

3:15 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop16h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 6/2

4:25 am-8:49 pm

2 stops24h 24m

$612

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

10:52 am-2:15 am

2 stops29h 23m

Cairo

Sat 5/2

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$720

San FranciscoCape Town

SFO - CPT

SFOCPT

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

8:00 am-7:15 pm

1 stop25h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/26

9:30 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop30h 49m

$764

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Sat 6/6

9:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/23

9:55 pm-5:26 pm

2 stops28h 31m

$769

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 1/21

3:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop22h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 2/2

1:35 am-12:40 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$906

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/3

1:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$907

San FranciscoAbidjan

SFO - ABJ

SFOABJ

San Francisco

Tue 2/17

6:50 pm-1:15 am

2 stops46h 25m

Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

Sun 3/1

8:55 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$960

San FranciscoAbidjan

SFO - ABJ

SFOABJ

San Francisco

Mon 2/9

6:50 pm-1:15 am

2 stops46h 25m

Abidjan Felix H. Boigny

Mon 2/23

2:30 am-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$970

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $810, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in March, then you should wait until August to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $810.

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 $946 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 $861 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 37% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	13h 55m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Africa takes 13h 55m

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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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 January 2026, there are 22 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
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $395	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,139 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $509	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,111 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
KLM	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,434 reviews	Search KLM flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,692 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $570	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,126 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,150 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $587	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,025 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,603 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,657 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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