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 48% 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.

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

ITA Airways, British Airways, and Aer Lingus 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 March 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.

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3:15 pm - 1:15 am

SFO

CAI

25h 00m

1 stop

4:45 am - 6:44 pm

CAI

SFO

23h 59m

2 stops

$578Multiple Airlines

Sun, Apr 12 - Thu, Apr 30

8:26 am - 1:15 am

SFO

CAI

31h 49m

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4:45 am - 6:44 pm

CAI

SFO

23h 59m

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$581Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Thu, Apr 30

3:15 pm - 2:15 am

SFO

CAI

25h 00m

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4:45 am - 1:15 pm

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18h 30m

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$582ITA Airways

Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, May 9

3:15 pm - 2:15 am

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CAI

25h 00m

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4:45 am - 1:15 pm

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18h 30m

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$588ITA Airways

Wed, Jul 15 - Thu, Aug 20

3:15 pm - 2:15 am

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CAI

25h 00m

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4:45 am - 1:15 pm

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18h 30m

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$589ITA Airways

Wed, Jul 15 - Thu, Aug 20

6:45 pm - 11:30 pm

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ALG

20h 45m

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6:05 pm - 4:40 pm

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30h 35m

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$637Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 29

6:45 pm - 9:45 am

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31h 00m

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10:45 pm - 4:40 pm

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25h 55m

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$640Turkish Airlines

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3:55 pm - 6:45 am

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28h 50m

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1:20 am - 1:35 pm

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22h 15m

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$928Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 23

1:05 pm - 5:15 am

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NBO

30h 10m

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11:05 pm - 9:21 pm

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SFO

32h 16m

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$933Delta

Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 21

3:55 pm - 11:50 pm

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NBO

21h 55m

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1:20 am - 1:35 pm

NBO

SFO

22h 15m

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$951Qatar Airways

Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7

Kenya Airways flights from San Francisco to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Apr 28

SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco

31h 55m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 5

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 59m

2 stops

SFO6:59 pmSan Francisco

$1,146

Kenya Airways

Apr 7

SFO10:55 pmSan Francisco

53h 40m

3 stops

CPT1:35 pmCape Town Intl

May 6

CPT11:30 pmCape Town Intl

51h 53m

2 stops

SFO6:23 pmSan Francisco

$1,335

KLM flights from San Francisco to Africa

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KLM

Apr 6

SFO3:05 pmSan Francisco

25h 05m

1 stop

CAI1:10 amCairo

May 4

CAI4:10 amCairo

18h 40m

1 stop

SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco

$761

KLM

Apr 4

SFO8:10 pmSan Francisco

20h 00m

1 stop

CAI1:10 amCairo

May 3

CAI4:25 amCairo

22h 55m

2 stops

SFO5:20 pmSan Francisco

$772

KLM

Apr 5

SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco

26h 25m

2 stops

CAI1:10 amCairo

May 3

CAI4:25 amCairo

22h 55m

2 stops

SFO5:20 pmSan Francisco

$802

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2 stops23h 59m

$581

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1 stop25h 00m

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1 stop18h 30m

$582

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SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

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3:15 pm-2:15 am

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1 stop18h 30m

$588

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SFOCAI

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3:15 pm-2:15 am

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Cairo

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1 stop18h 30m

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6:45 pm-11:30 pm

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6:05 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop30h 35m

$637

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Wed 4/15

6:45 pm-9:45 am

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10:45 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$640

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SFONBO

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Tue 9/1

3:55 pm-6:45 am

1 stop28h 50m

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1:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$928

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SFO - NBO

SFONBO

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1:05 pm-5:15 am

2 stops30h 10m

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11:05 pm-9:21 pm

2 stops32h 16m

$933

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SFONBO

San Francisco

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3:55 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/7

1:20 am-1:35 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$951

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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 $758, 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 $944 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 $841 on momondo.

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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 March 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
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $484	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,877 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom $486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 685 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $496	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,185 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
KLM	PriceFrom $554	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,480 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $581	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,834 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,866 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $588	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,159 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Scandinavian Airlines	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,731 reviews	Search Scandinavian Airlines flights
Air Europa	PriceFrom $680	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.9 597 reviews	Search Air Europa flights
SAUDIA	PriceFrom $751	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 670 reviews	Search SAUDIA flights

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