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Cairo
Cairo1 stop$574
Casablanca
Casablanca1 stop$516
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stop$520
Lagos
Lagos1 stop$823
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$827
Accra
Accra1 stop$824
Marrakech
Marrakech1 stop$480
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa2 stops$696
Tunis
Tunis1 stop$475
Algiers
Algiers1 stop$496
Entebbe
Entebbe2 stops$795
Arusha
Arusha3 stops$1,400
Dakar
Dakar1 stop$764
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam1 stop$814
Abuja
Abuja1 stop$770
Zanzibar
Zanzibar2 stops$837
Kigali
Kigali1 stop$802
Abidjan
Abidjan1 stop$728
Port Louis
Port Louis2 stops$777

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Flight from New York John F Kennedy Airport to Casablanca

FAQs - booking Africa flights

  • What are the best airports to fly in and out of North America to get to and from Africa?

    John F. Kennedy in New York is one of the best airports connecting the U.S. to Africa. It is strategically located on North America's east coast and offers both non-stops and layover flights to more than half of the countries in Africa. Washington Dulles International Airport also serves airlines that facilitate non-stops to Africa and offer affordable rates for layover flights.

  • Which airlines have cheaper prices on flights from the U.S. to Africa?

    Generally, the cheapest airlines for flying from the U.S. to Africa are airlines that are members of Star Alliance, including LOT Polish Airlines, TAP Portugal, Air Canada, Ethiopian Airlines, and South African Airlines. All these airlines offer layover flights that are cheaper than their direct-flight alternatives.

  • Do I need a visa to fly to countries in Africa?

    Several countries in Africa require American citizens to have visas. However, in countries like Botswana, Côte d'Ivoire, South Africa, Ethiopia, Morocco, Namibia, Reunion Island, Senegal, and Zimbabwe, you can stay for up to three months without a visa. Meanwhile, countries like Tonga, Djibouti, Egypt, Eritrea, and Seychelles will issue a visa after one month of stay. On the other hand, some countries, like Zambia, Uganda, and Tanzania, give visas upon arrival.

  • Can you fly nonstop to South Africa from North America?

    Yes. From airports like Newark Liberty International Airport, United Airlines has non-stops to Cape Town, and from Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport, Delta Airlines has non-stops to Johannesburg. Ethiopian Airlines has non-stops from Chicago, New York, and Washington, D.C. to Addi Ababa; Royal Air Maroc has non-stops from JFK and Miami to Casablanca in Morocco; and EgyptAir has non-stops from Dulles and New York to Cairo. Find your way via ground transportation to get to any of these airports to ensure you get the best rates on your trip.

  • Which is the best airport to fly to in East Africa?

    Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, is the best airport into which you should arrive in East Africa. It is the largest and busiest in the area because it is centrally located and receives international flights from over five cities in the United States.

  • Which is the best airport to fly to in West Africa?

    Kotoka International Airport (ACC) in Ghana is the best airport to fly into in West Africa. This is because multiple international airlines that fly between the U.S. and West Africa arrive at ACC.

  • How long is the flight to Africa?

    An average nonstop flight from the United States to Africa takes 15h 00m, covering a distance of 5984 miles. The most popular route is New York - Cairo with an average flight time of 10h 20m.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Africa?

    The cheapest ticket to Africa from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $332 one-way, and $452 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $568.

  • Which airlines fly to Africa?

    Delta, United Airlines & Egyptair fly the most frequently from the United States to Africa.

  • What are the most popular destinations in Africa?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is Lagos (28% of total searches to Africa). The next most popular destinations are Cairo (27%) and Accra (12%). Searches for flights to Casablanca (11%), to Cape Town (9%) and to Johannesburg (6%) are also popular.

  • How does KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a given destination and date is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Africa

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Africa flight deals.
  • There are many countries with undiscovered and hidden gems for tourists. One of these is the famed Table Mountain in Cape Town, South Africa, which you can access by flying into Cape Town International Airport (CPT), which is just 30 minutes away from this landmark.
  • Both Delta Airlines and South African Airlines have nonstop flights from the U.S. to South Africa. Delta offers a nonstop flight from Atlanta to Johannesburg International Airport, while South African Airlines offers a nonstop flight from New York’s John F. Kennedy Airport and Washington's Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB).
  • New York’s John F. Kennedy (JFK) Airport offers non-stops to most countries in Africa, including South Africa, Ghana, Egypt, Ethiopia, Nigeria, and Senegal via Delta Airlines.  However, if you’re flying in from other cities such as Miami or Baltimore on Delta Airlines, expect a stop at JFK and/or Paris that may last up to five hours, depending on the details of your trip.
  • If you want to experience the savannas and robust wildlife in Africa, visit the wildlife parks and sanctuaries in Kenya, Tanzania, and South Africa. Book a flight on Kenya Airways at JFK, directly to Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi, Kenya, or on American Airlines, and find your way to Nairobi National Park, which is only 30 minutes from the airport. Fly to Tanzania on connecting flights via Delta Airlines to Kilimanjaro International Airport, which is approximately 90 minutes from Kilimanjaro National Park.
  • The annual Gerewol Festival in Chad, which happens in the last week of September, is often described as the world’s most competitive male beauty pageant. In order to find affordable connecting flights to Chad from JFK on Turkish Airlines, it's advised that you book your flights at least two months before your departure date as ticket prices tend to skyrocket in the months leading up to the event.
  • Connecting flights from the U.S. to Africa are significantly cheaper than non-stops. Therefore, if your priority is saving money, when flying to West Africa, book flights that have layovers in Paris. If you are planning to fly to South Africa, stop over in London or select another flight that involves a stopover in Dubai. If your priority is saving time, opt for non-stops to Africa facilitated by your airline of choice.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Africa

Need help choosing which airline to fly with from the United States to Africa? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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DeltaOverall score based on 8969 reviews
8.0Entertainment
7.4Food
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
Airline reviews

Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

8.0 ExcellentJeffrey, Oct 2024ATL - SNA
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Great. Flight departed early and arrived early. Deplaning and baggage claim ww were quick.

Forced to check my bag which fit in carry on, boarded and then sat for over an hour waiting to take off with no explanation.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

Extremely dosappoontined and frustrated. Refused entry to lounge in Detroit despite having Delta AMEX Reserve linked in MyDelta phone app as revommended and also having proof of account. No pillows were available for overnight flight to AMS and breakfast was not served in Delta Comfort.

I liked the screens in the seat headrest with movies to watch. I didn’t like being forced to check my carryon bag and being told there wasn’t room for my bag - when there were 5 bins sitting empty on takeoff. I didn’t like the “I don’t give a fig” attitude of the flight attendants and the delta gate attendants when I asked why they decided to put me out. They gave me a 1800 number to call but I can’t get a live person on the phone. Customer service is non existent. My business must not be that important to them.

Was unsure of this flight due to high winds in CVG from Hurricane Helene. Crew did a great job of getting us to CVG safely.

It was not in Delta's control, but when we landed, we ended up parking at the wrong gate, and so everyone was already ready to deplane and had their carryon bags, ready to leave. But we had to sit down and move to the proper gate. This process took over 30 minutes. Again, not Delta's fault - more so on the staff at JFK

More up to date movies and a live TV option like ESPN, Fox News or CNN. All they had were movies and Spotify Music and some games. Also, wifi on international flights isn't free for Skymiles members like on domestic flights via T-Mobile.

No wifi on the long haul flight, food was trash and no vegetarian meal options

Don't waste your money or points on first class. Delta first class is a joke. The seats were rickety, the food was awful, and nothing worked, wifi, my light, the power plug - and it was dirty - the fold out table was gross. For 2-3 hours, tough it out in Economy.

Boarding was a disaster being moved by Air France by bus to the plane. The plane should have been at the right gate.

A disaster. Air France is a real joke. They overcharge us customers for absolutely nothing. Service was very poor, food was mediocre, entertainment non existent, etc. We paid thousands of dollars for our business class tickets and then we were told in Paris we could not access its lounge. Really Air France ? Congratulations on irritating your customers to the sky high level and ensuring we will do everything in our power to discourage others to travel with you.

They again did not offer any functioning WiFi in the transatlantic crossing.

The first half from DC to Paris was very good and the staff were very helpful and humble BUT flight from Paris to Mumbai was sad. 1) it was packed. 2) no space on head compartment 3) crews were unresponsive to the calls 4) one crew member literally banged the bottle of water after giving me glass of water. A little water splashed on me and she was unapologetic 5) with so many hours of flight, little leg space should be taken care else don’t fill your airline till brim which affects your crew and they remove anger on us. 6) huge line for washrooms. 7) 2nd half journey was pathetic

At check-in at Guarulhos Airport, I was coerced to pay EUROS 100 for each of my two teenage kids travelling on economy premium on the same flight (total charge of EUROS 200) to AIR FRANCE on the rational that they were on a different class and therefore they would require additional care from the flight crew. My wife and I would be (and actually flew) only a few meters from our kids on business class in the same flight. Air France took EUROS 200 from me in exchange for absolutely nothing. My kids are seasoned travelers and independent, and in any event, they were not given any special or any other assistance or attention by Air France flight crew as result or in connection with the fee charged from me at any given time during the flight to Paris - so ABSOLUTELY NO SERVICE WAS PERFORMED AND THE FEE WAS SIMPLY ANOTHER WAY OF “MILKING “ EXTRA EUROS 200 FROM ME. Worse, Air France made us wait for everyone to deplane in Paris to let us deplane - after an Air France Paris representative ridiculously confirmed that our kids were our kids, with our kids at that time already by our side seating in business class. We almost lost our connection to Malta as a result. Such a scheme from Air France is outrageous – especially because it penalizes its customers flying in business class or in first class. I would have imagined that Air France would have wanted to attract clients to fly its premium classes – not to charge cheap EURO 100 fees and to keep them waiting to deplane with their families after 12 hours flights at their destination. You won’t see us any time soon Air France and best of luck with your strategy !

Flight was late over a hour just like the first one. WiFi was down.

I paid 3 this and dollars for two tickets. No food, minimum drink, confused service and very uncomfortable sear. There was zero difference between busy ness and tourist class. I received a pathetic apology

Good. Food items are ok but not really healthy (no protein for the vegetarian option, just a total of 2 gr total) so not fulfilling. Also, no airline is educating passengers to behave and have common sense: let the one sitting by the window pass first, leave toilets clean after use, etc. Humanity is just getting rude and more disgusting by the day and without education or enforced common sense no

Old cabine without flat bed in business for a 12 hour flight is not acceptable

Generally good. The crew is excellent. The food could be better.

Was an excellent experience I have been flying Turkish Airlines for 5 years and always will

It was good. Turkish Airlines is one of the best airlines companies. I like a lot to travel with them

Four of my family members was settled in a different seats. I paid extra $200 dollars for 4 seats just to be all together, but they settled us on separated seats. After a lots of time they put us 2 and 2. My kids are 9 and 13 . How i can leave them alone???

It is much better than other airlines but not the best for the price

I did not like the quality of the food and there was no snacks offered between meals.

Awful seats, poor air circulation. Smelled like poop for 3-5 mins after someone used the bathroom. Child screaming for 13 hours

Temperature in plane in both segments was warm. Otherwise, great experience

Stale, bad and limited food, drink options. Entertainment system was broken, old and had barely any latest contents.

Love that they had a bassinet for our child during the flight. Thank you for that big time.

We are thankful for the useful gifts provided by the airline.The entertainment and crew were also very good

Flight was delayed resulting in a series of unfortunate events. I ran the airport as people were yelling my flight anyone who can’t run wouldn’t have made it! Then the luggage is missing. Good company, execution needs fine tuning.

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

Good was great, but no vegetarian option: only beef or chicken. In business class please add a vegetarian option. Thanks

1. They messed up my baby food order. 2. They messed up my confirmed seats. 3. The screen on my seat was not working at all. So, it’s a horrible experience

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

Lost our bags. They didn’t make it to Lilongwe

Movie channels was great. Air hostess could be a little more caring

I still cannot find my luggage. I need my luggage.

I did not receive my luggage This airline is not good. My luggage is missing please you guys need to find my luggage. It’s been three days now I cannot get my luggage. This is not a good business I

Long delayed that cause missing my connection. Accommodation and food at the Casablanca airport was horrible

Educate your crew members they need to understand what their job is and customers service and be human.

Comfort and organisational prowess of the entire crew. Baggage handling can be better. No had all my luggages after 6days of the flight.

This was the worst experience ever. It was such chaos at boarding due to boarding zone and letting everyone with children and strollers go first. Once the plane door closed they didn’t let us know why we were not moving until after 30 mins of sitting on the plane. Then ANOTHER 2 hours passed with no other communication or update as to why we were still sitting on the plane. 2 and half hours of sitting on a plane! When I ask a flight attendant what was the delay he gave ALOT of attitude and said he don’t know what’s going on. This flight attendant was soooo rude to customers to the point one lady was telling him how rude he was. I also felt other flight attendants spoke to the people who spoke their language; I am an American so this was also upsetting. The food was horrible, I only ate the bread. We finally landed and we almost missed our connecting flight. We was able to run and make out next flight within 30 mins. Our flight from Casablanca to Marrakech was quick. BUT here is where I was really UPSET. They left everyone luggage who was on the flight in Casablanca. We went to baggage claim and they had Attitudes! How are you mad with us for losing our bags, I don’t get it. We had to wait for the next flight to come in with our bags. The baggage claim guy said they wouldn’t deliver our bags to our hotel because of past experiences; now we have to pay for another cab to come back! They had so much luggage outside of baggage claim I can see this was happening to a lot of people. They said they would email us once our bags arrived. He told us the next flights coming in (which I researched myself and he gave the wrong times!). We took a cab to our hotel to wait. I seen my bag was at RAK airport (because of my AirTag) 4 hours later but no email from baggage claim. I waited two more hours and still no email letting us know it arrive! We missed dinner plans! We went to airport and got our bags (security at RAK was rude to us and had us walking all around in order to get to baggage claim). I will NEVER fly with Royal Air Maroc ever in life, even if it means I can’t fly to other countries that I would love to visit since this ruined my friends birthday already. I PRAY our flight back home is wayyy better. This is no way to treat people. I fly frequently so I know how airlines should treat people and Royal does not!

On line check was unavailable even tho I was receiving emails to check in and select my seat. At the gate was told all seats were taken ahead of time and was pre assigned a bad seat. When could you check in the choose a seat ???? The ran out of all food choices in business class !!! I had nothing to eat. They told me to pre order a special meal. I don’t want a special meal I was a regular meal. Seats very uncomfortable for business class prices.

Babies, crying, movies and sound doesn’t working overpacked and delayed flight

Pretty good flights! If they can let y u s know regarding delays by announcing it in the PA system it would be a good business practice!

While I had a business class ticket I wasn’t given priority to boar. Again my luggage had priority tags and these bags didn’t come out till the end!! The food at the lounge was only two type of sandwiches and warm juices and soft drinks I thought I’m paying for good services but the least u can say it’s mediocre at best. I’m considering not to use TAM AGAIN.

3 hours late, came at my final destination without any of my luggage.

The service was terrible. We weren’t allowed to take water on the flight and the drinks were offered only at the end of the meal. When we used the button to call the flight attendants, they never showed up and when my daughter’s drink was spilled due to turbulences, she asked for something to clean her pants at least 4 times and eventually they gave her a tissue. The flight attendants were rude and overall the flight was terrible!

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