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

Air France, Delta, 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 July 2026, there are 27 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.

$159 Cheap Flights from San Francisco to Africa in 2026

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9:40 pm - 2:20 am

SFO

RAK

19h 40m

1 stop

3:10 am - 7:35 pm

RAK

SFO

25h 25m

1 stop

$720Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13

9:40 pm - 2:20 am

SFO

RAK

19h 40m

1 stop

1:15 am - 5:21 pm

RAK

SFO

25h 06m

2 stops

$729Lufthansa

Wed, Nov 4 - Fri, Nov 13

6:00 am - 12:25 pm

SFO

RAK

22h 25m

2 stops

1:00 pm - 9:13 pm

RAK

SFO

64h 13m

2 stops

$746Iberia

Sun, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 25

4:20 pm - 4:20 pm

SFO

RAK

16h 00m

1 stop

5:10 pm - 1:35 pm

RAK

SFO

28h 25m

1 stop

$749TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Sep 22 - Mon, Sep 28

3:10 pm - 11:30 pm

SFO

ALG

23h 20m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 12:55 pm

ALG

SFO

27h 15m

1 stop

$978Air France

Thu, Dec 10 - Sat, Jan 16

6:45 pm - 9:05 am

SFO

CAI

28h 20m

1 stop

9:45 pm - 5:30 pm

CAI

SFO

29h 45m

1 stop

$1,013Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 26

6:45 pm - 9:15 pm

SFO

CAI

16h 30m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 4:40 pm

CAI

SFO

28h 25m

1 stop

$1,015Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 12 - Tue, Aug 25

8:10 am - 7:15 am

SFO

CMN

15h 05m

1 stop

9:00 am - 11:17 am

CMN

SFO

34h 17m

1 stop

$1,049United Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Tue, Sep 15

8:10 pm - 8:45 pm

SFO

NBO

38h 35m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 10:15 pm

NBO

SFO

33h 10m

2 stops

$1,275Delta

Sun, Jul 19 - Fri, Aug 14

5:55 am - 8:45 pm

SFO

NBO

28h 50m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 10:15 pm

NBO

SFO

33h 10m

2 stops

$1,276Delta

Thu, Jul 23 - Fri, Aug 14

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Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Oct 1

SFO10:35 pmSan Francisco

40h 40m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m

2 stops

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

$1,198

Kenya Airways

Jul 9

SFO10:30 pmSan Francisco

40h 45m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jul 12

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

46h 18m

2 stops

SFO2:33 pmSan Francisco

$1,982

Royal Jordanian flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Royal Jordanian

Jul 13

SFO11:07 pmSan Francisco

27h 58m

2 stops

CAI1:05 pmCairo

Aug 24

CAI6:05 amCairo

27h 40m

2 stops

SFO11:45 pmSan Francisco

$1,009

Royal Jordanian

Jul 11

SFO2:36 pmSan Francisco

44h 04m

2 stops

CAI8:40 pmCairo

Jan 16

CAI8:40 amCairo

48h 32m

2 stops

SFO11:12 pmSan Francisco

$1,051

Royal Jordanian

Jul 13

SFO11:07 pmSan Francisco

27h 58m

2 stops

CAI1:05 pmCairo

Jul 17

CAI8:50 amCairo

25h 12m

2 stops

SFO12:02 amSan Francisco

$1,098

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Wed 11/4

9:40 pm-2:20 am

1 stop19h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 11/13

3:10 am-7:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$720

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Wed 11/4

9:40 pm-2:20 am

1 stop19h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 11/13

1:15 am-5:21 pm

2 stops25h 06m

$729

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Sun 8/16

6:00 am-12:25 pm

2 stops22h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 8/25

1:00 pm-9:13 pm

2 stops64h 13m

$746

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San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

4:20 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 9/28

5:10 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$749

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Thu 12/10

3:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sat 1/16

6:40 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$978

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 10/13

6:45 pm-9:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Cairo

Mon 10/26

9:45 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$1,013

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 8/12

6:45 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop16h 30m

Cairo

Tue 8/25

10:15 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$1,015

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Fri 8/28

8:10 am-7:15 am

1 stop15h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 9/15

9:00 am-11:17 am

1 stop34h 17m

$1,049

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Sun 7/19

8:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/14

11:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,275

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 7/23

5:55 am-8:45 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 8/14

11:05 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$1,276

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $869, 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 February to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $906.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco 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 $935 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 $815 on momondo.

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

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

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Fastest flight time	15h 25m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from San Francisco to Africa takes 15h 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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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 July 2026, there are 27 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 9,955 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $429	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 692 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 8,122 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $496	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,326 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,321 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $611	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,105 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,874 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Air Europa	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 624 reviews	Search Air Europa flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 689 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $684	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,252 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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