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 45% 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?

Lufthansa, Air France, and Delta 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 23 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 - 4:20 pm

SFO

RAK

15h 45m

1 stop

5:10 pm - 2:35 pm

RAK

SFO

29h 25m

1 stop

$465TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Apr 21 - Mon, Apr 27

5:35 pm - 11:55 am

SFO

RAK

35h 20m

1 stop

7:45 pm - 3:35 pm

RAK

SFO

27h 50m

1 stop

$498TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 22

6:05 am - 12:40 pm

SFO

ALG

21h 35m

2 stops

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

ALG

SFO

19h 30m

1 stop

$602Air France

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, May 12

7:00 am - 10:10 am

SFO

ALG

19h 10m

2 stops

6:30 am - 6:00 pm

ALG

SFO

19h 30m

1 stop

$603Air France

Tue, Mar 17 - Wed, Apr 1

7:50 pm - 3:05 am

SFO

NBO

21h 15m

1 stop

4:50 am - 5:45 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 55m

1 stop

$787Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 17

2:10 pm - 3:05 am

SFO

NBO

26h 55m

1 stop

3:10 am - 4:40 pm

NBO

SFO

23h 30m

1 stop

$798Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 17 - Sun, May 17

1:45 pm - 9:55 pm

SFO

NBO

22h 10m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 11:45 am

NBO

SFO

21h 50m

1 stop

$909Delta

Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 9

12:06 pm - 7:40 pm

SFO

JNB

22h 34m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 8:24 pm

JNB

SFO

31h 29m

1 stop

$961Delta

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, Apr 30

11:15 am - 6:30 pm

SFO

JNB

22h 15m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 12:40 pm

JNB

SFO

26h 40m

1 stop

$1,008United Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12

7:15 am - 6:30 pm

SFO

JNB

26h 15m

2 stops

7:00 pm - 12:40 pm

JNB

SFO

26h 40m

1 stop

$1,013United Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Tue, May 12

Delta flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Delta

Apr 20

SFO9:35 pmSan Francisco

25h 40m

1 stop

RAK7:15 amMarrakech Menara

May 1

RAK9:15 amMarrakech Menara

22h 40m

1 stop

SFO11:55 pmSan Francisco

$623

Delta

Apr 20

SFO6:28 pmSan Francisco

28h 47m

2 stops

RAK7:15 amMarrakech Menara

May 1

RAK9:15 amMarrakech Menara

31h 07m

2 stops

SFO8:22 amSan Francisco

$627

Delta

Apr 20

SFO11:39 pmSan Francisco

23h 36m

1 stop

RAK7:15 amMarrakech Menara

Apr 28

RAK6:10 amMarrakech Menara

24h 15m

2 stops

SFO10:25 pmSan Francisco

$634

ITA Airways flights from San Francisco to Africa

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ITA Airways

Apr 19

SFO10:10 amSan Francisco

30h 05m

2 stops

CAI1:15 amCairo

Apr 30

CAI5:55 pmCairo

29h 20m

1 stop

SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco

$558

ITA Airways

Apr 15

SFO10:10 amSan Francisco

30h 05m

2 stops

CAI1:15 amCairo

May 6

CAI5:55 pmCairo

29h 20m

1 stop

SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco

$561

ITA Airways

Apr 19

SFO11:05 pmSan Francisco

41h 10m

2 stops

CAI1:15 amCairo

Apr 30

CAI5:55 pmCairo

36h 54m

2 stops

SFO8:49 pmSan Francisco

$562

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SFO - RAK

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San Francisco

Tue 4/21

4:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 4/27

5:10 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop29h 25m

$465

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Sat 3/14

5:35 pm-11:55 am

1 stop35h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 3/22

7:45 pm-3:35 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$498

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:05 am-12:40 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 5/12

6:30 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$602

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

7:00 am-10:10 am

2 stops19h 10m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 4/1

6:30 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$603

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

7:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/17

4:50 am-5:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$787

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

2:10 pm-3:05 am

1 stop26h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 5/17

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$798

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 4/22

1:45 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop22h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/9

11:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 50m

$909

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/23

12:06 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop22h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

9:55 pm-8:24 pm

1 stop31h 29m

$961

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

11:15 am-6:30 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

7:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,008

San FranciscoJohannesburg

SFO - JNB

SFOJNB

San Francisco

Thu 4/30

7:15 am-6:30 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

7:00 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop26h 40m

$1,013

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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 $779, 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 $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 $942 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 $835 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 60% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 25m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Africa takes 14h 25m

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 23 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
United Airlines	PriceFrom $395	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,219 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,758 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $496	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,131 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $553	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,141 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,444 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,210 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $587	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,130 reviews	Search Delta flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $611	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,706 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,668 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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