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

Lufthansa, British Airways, and Air Canada 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 46% 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.

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 24 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 20m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 3:45 pm

RAK

SFO

29h 55m

1 stop

$511TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, Mar 7 - Fri, Mar 13

4:35 pm - 4:20 pm

SFO

RAK

15h 45m

1 stop

11:45 am - 4:50 pm

RAK

SFO

37h 05m

1 stop

$519TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Tue, Apr 7 - Thu, Apr 16

4:35 pm - 2:00 pm

SFO

RAK

37h 25m

1 stop

3:45 pm - 1:50 pm

RAK

SFO

30h 05m

1 stop

$530British Airways

Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 22

4:40 pm - 11:05 pm

SFO

ALG

22h 25m

1 stop

10:20 am - 1:24 am

ALG

SFO

23h 04m

2 stops

$606Air France

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, May 12

9:10 am - 2:15 am

SFO

CAI

31h 05m

2 stops

4:35 am - 8:07 pm

CAI

SFO

25h 32m

2 stops

$643ITA Airways

Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Jan 29

3:05 pm - 2:15 am

SFO

CAI

25h 10m

1 stop

5:55 pm - 2:05 pm

CAI

SFO

29h 10m

1 stop

$644ITA Airways

Thu, Mar 5 - Sun, Mar 22

3:40 pm - 9:25 pm

SFO

CMN

20h 45m

1 stop

11:25 am - 1:25 pm

CMN

SFO

34h 00m

1 stop

$660Delta

Sun, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 16

7:00 am - 6:35 pm

SFO

CMN

26h 35m

2 stops

11:25 am - 1:25 pm

CMN

SFO

34h 00m

1 stop

$664Delta

Mon, Feb 2 - Mon, Feb 16

6:45 pm - 1:25 am

SFO

NBO

20h 40m

1 stop

3:10 am - 4:40 pm

NBO

SFO

23h 30m

1 stop

$863Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 6 - Sun, Apr 12

6:50 pm - 3:20 am

SFO

NBO

21h 30m

1 stop

4:50 am - 4:45 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 55m

1 stop

$902Turkish Airlines

Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Africa

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American Airlines

Mar 9

SFO6:30 pmSan Francisco

28h 35m

1 stop

CPT8:05 amCape Town Intl

Mar 23

CPT6:55 pmCape Town Intl

30h 05m

1 stop

SFO4:00 pmSan Francisco

$853

American Airlines

Feb 4

SFO6:37 amSan Francisco

30h 28m

2 stops

NBO12:05 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

May 20

NBO4:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

37h 46m

2 stops

SFO7:56 pmSan Francisco

$990

Turkish Airlines flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 1

SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco

19h 00m

1 stop

CAI11:50 pmCairo

May 23

CAI6:05 amCairo

20h 35m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$730

Turkish Airlines

Jan 27

SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco

28h 30m

1 stop

CAI3:40 amCairo

Feb 10

CAI5:25 amCairo

21h 20m

1 stop

SFO4:45 pmSan Francisco

$745

Turkish Airlines

Jan 31

SFO6:50 pmSan Francisco

22h 50m

1 stop

CAI3:40 amCairo

Apr 10

CAI5:05 amCairo

20h 35m

1 stop

SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco

$747

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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

$511

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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

$519

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

4:35 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop37h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/22

3:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop30h 05m

$530

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 3/10

4:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 5/12

10:20 am-1:24 am

2 stops23h 04m

$606

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

9:10 am-2:15 am

2 stops31h 05m

Cairo

Thu 1/29

4:35 am-8:07 pm

2 stops25h 32m

$643

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 3/5

3:05 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 10m

Cairo

Sun 3/22

5:55 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop29h 10m

$644

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

3:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 2/16

11:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$660

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:00 am-6:35 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 2/16

11:25 am-1:25 pm

1 stop34h 00m

$664

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SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

6:45 pm-1:25 am

1 stop20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/12

3:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop23h 30m

$863

San FranciscoNairobi

SFO - NBO

SFONBO

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

6:50 pm-3:20 am

1 stop21h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/5

4:50 am-4:45 pm

1 stop22h 55m

$902

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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 August. 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 August, then you should wait until September to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $813.

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 $856 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 59% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	14h 45m
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The fastest flight from San Francisco to Africa takes 14h 45m

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 24 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 9,191 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 7,738 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $509	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,124 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
KLM	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,442 reviews	Search KLM flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $570	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,130 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $574	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,200 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $587	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,088 reviews	Search Delta flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,646 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $620	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,689 reviews	Search British Airways flights

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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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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