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

ITA Airways, Aer Lingus, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Africa

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 44% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 21 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 February 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 - 5:55 pm

SFO

RAK

17h 20m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 3:45 pm

RAK

SFO

30h 55m

1 stop

$549TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13

7:40 pm - 12:45 am

SFO

RAK

21h 05m

1 stop

3:50 pm - 6:00 pm

RAK

SFO

34h 10m

1 stop

$551Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 3 - Wed, Jun 3

3:15 pm - 11:00 pm

SFO

ALG

23h 45m

1 stop

4:25 am - 1:15 pm

ALG

SFO

16h 50m

1 stop

$569ITA Airways

Tue, Mar 31 - Sun, Apr 26

3:05 pm - 2:15 am

SFO

CAI

25h 10m

1 stop

4:35 am - 2:05 pm

CAI

SFO

18h 30m

1 stop

$575ITA Airways

Thu, Mar 5 - Sat, Mar 14

12:55 pm - 1:25 am

SFO

NBO

26h 30m

1 stop

3:10 am - 10:50 am

NBO

SFO

41h 40m

1 stop

$890Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 16 - Tue, Apr 21

6:50 pm - 3:05 am

SFO

NBO

21h 15m

1 stop

4:50 am - 4:45 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 55m

1 stop

$899Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2

4:00 pm - 7:15 am

SFO

NBO

29h 15m

1 stop

1:20 am - 1:35 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 15m

1 stop

$905Qatar Airways

Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Apr 28

2:55 pm - 10:00 pm

SFO

NBO

21h 05m

1 stop

11:05 pm - 12:50 pm

NBO

SFO

23h 45m

1 stop

$910Delta

Tue, Mar 17 - Mon, May 4

3:55 pm - 6:40 am

SFO

NBO

28h 45m

1 stop

1:20 am - 1:35 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 15m

1 stop

$911Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 20

7:05 am - 9:55 pm

SFO

NBO

28h 50m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 12:50 pm

NBO

SFO

23h 45m

1 stop

$914Delta

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 4

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Feb 24

SFO3:40 pmSan Francisco

22h 30m

1 stop

CAI12:10 amCairo

Mar 2

CAI2:10 amCairo

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco

$752

Kenya Airways

Feb 24

SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco

24h 55m

2 stops

CAI12:10 amCairo

Mar 2

CAI2:10 amCairo

21h 15m

1 stop

SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco

$756

Kenya Airways

May 4

SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco

31h 55m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 26

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 57m

2 stops

SFO2:57 pmSan Francisco

$1,041

ITA Airways flights from San Francisco to Africa

Our best ITA Airways deals on San Francisco to Africa flight tickets

ITA Airways

Apr 7

SFO3:15 pmSan Francisco

25h 00m

1 stop

CAI1:15 amCairo

Apr 28

CAI4:45 amCairo

18h 30m

1 stop

SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco

$569

ITA Airways

Apr 8

SFO3:15 pmSan Francisco

25h 00m

1 stop

CAI1:15 amCairo

Apr 21

CAI3:45 amCairo

18h 30m

1 stop

SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco

$574

ITA Airways

Mar 5

SFO3:05 pmSan Francisco

25h 10m

1 stop

CAI2:15 amCairo

Mar 14

CAI4:35 amCairo

18h 30m

1 stop

SFO2:05 pmSan Francisco

$575

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SFO - RAK

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San Francisco

Sat 3/7

4:35 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop17h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 3/13

3:50 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop30h 55m

$549

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Sun 5/3

7:40 pm-12:45 am

1 stop21h 05m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 6/3

3:50 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop34h 10m

$551

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 3/31

3:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sun 4/26

4:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$569

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

3:05 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 10m

Cairo

Sat 3/14

4:35 am-2:05 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$575

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:55 pm-1:25 am

1 stop26h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/21

3:10 am-10:50 am

1 stop41h 40m

$890

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 2/23

6:50 pm-3:05 am

1 stop21h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 3/2

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$899

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Wed 3/18

4:00 pm-7:15 am

1 stop29h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 4/28

1:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$905

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Tue 3/17

2:55 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/4

11:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$910

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

3:55 pm-6:40 am

1 stop28h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/20

1:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$911

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

7:05 am-9:55 pm

2 stops28h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/4

11:05 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop23h 45m

$914

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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 $766, 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 $837 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 46% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 20m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Africa takes 14h 20m

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 February 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 9,315 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 7,790 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $496	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,144 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $553	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,149 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,457 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,208 reviews	Search Delta flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $588	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,117 reviews	Search Iberia flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $611	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,751 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $612	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,732 reviews	Search Air Canada flights

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

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