Find cheap flights to Africa from $248
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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Africa
- Looking for cheap airfare to Africa? 25% of our users found tickets to Africa for the following prices or less: From Miami $471 one-way - $600 round-trip, from Chicago O'Hare Intl $743 one-way - $896 round-trip, from Newark $861 one-way - $1,046 round-trip
- Book at least 4 weeks before departure in order to get a below-average price.
- High season is considered to be January, November and December. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is April.
- 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.
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 16h 14m, covering a distance of 6476 miles. The most popular route is New York - Accra with an average flight time of 9h 50m.
What is the cheapest flight to Africa?
The cheapest ticket to Africa from the United States found in the last 72 hours was $258 one-way, and $591 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl to Accra Kotoka and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $760.
Which airlines fly to Africa?
United Airlines, Delta & Egypt Air fly the most frequently from the United States to Africa.
What are the most popular destinations in Africa?
The next most popular destinations are Lagos (28%) and Accra (19%). Searches for flights to Cape Town (5%), to Casablanca (5%) and to Johannesburg (5%) are also popular.
Which airlines have a flexible cancellation policy for flights to Africa due to COVID-19?
Egypt Air, American Airlines and Royal Air Maroc have waived their change and cancellation fees on flights to Africa. Confirm policies on booking site.
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.
Top 5 airlines flying to Africa
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 29394 reviews
85crew
75food
81overall
78entertainment
81boarding
78comfort
Airline reviews
Just a perfect flight. Fast, everyone was nice, and the flight attendants were very attentive.
Just a perfect flight. Fast, everyone was nice, and the flight attendants were very attentive.
Pros: "As expected of Delta. With Covid, even the food service understandably was limited. They had prepackaged goodies, albeit not much flexibility, but I had no complaints. Mid row was empty per Covid, for flight comfort, this was somewhat a plus. Knowing air was filtered with HEPA filters every 2 minutes with fresh oxygen and outside air mix was also reassuring."
Cons: "The plain from LGA had to return to the gate for maintenance, it made to ROC almost on time."
Pros: "Reliable Airline - on time - kept up to date on flight timing - Great crews. Good stuff."
Cons: "Good stuff."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "I came from a long trip from France, the seat I was assigned was not reclinable, close to the restroom. I was totally exhausted from the previous flight, not able to sleep at all and when I tried to stretch my legs by sitting sidewards on the aisle a crew member keep bothering me to keep my legs out"
Cons: "It could have left on time or they could have told us they weren’t leaving and let us get some sleep."
Cons: "1. Board the plane from back to front! It is ridiculous the way it is currently done. 2. Get people to announce boarding who speak CLEAR English. 3. Further limit carry-on luggage."
Pros: "Staff from Check in to aircraft very pleasant. Snack choice in Coach impressive."
Cons: "The flight was very hot. Passengers near me were sweating and we Hall had thick layers on because it was cold out. I understand trying to make it warm it there’s no need to turn up the heat that high."
Pros: "I love Delta! Always professional, efficient and polite. They disappoint on this round-trip flight. They are my go-to carrier. When I call the people whom I speak to are always very polite and efficient"
Cons: "The person next to me was a very large individual and the seats were not wide. This phenomenon had nothing to do with Delta as a carrier, however."
Pros: "Professional service. (Overall)"
Cons: "1.No punishment for smiling. 2.Giving the bread with clippers is great, But not enough: not if the passengers Didn’t wash their hands. 3.Operating the seats (2 buttons)may Not be the easiest thing to do."
Cons: "Everything perfect although 757 planes seemed tired. Istanbul TA airport lounge is second only to Emerites."
Pros: "Some crew was attentive, others were not. Piloting was good"
Cons: "Upgraded seats in the planes, especially business class, seats did not work properly or recline all the way, very uncomfortable. Food was mediocre at best, movie library needs updating. I'm also not sure why an older model of this aircraft is used on such a long haul flight."
Pros: "Overall was a nice flight."
Cons: "There’s no entertainment in plane.this the only thing I wish to change."
Pros: "Crew was helpful and pleasent"
Cons: "Flight from Istanbul to Mumbai was not that great. Leg space was not that great. Food overall was pretty same across the 3 meals. Expect more variety which I have seen on other airlines like Emirates and Etihad."
Pros: "Not as my expected"
Cons: "Check in team at airport very tuff and I have 9 kg only they let me pay full SR 450 which too high and generally all airlines they don’t ask u to pay like such weight as business class passenger. Quality of food, aircraft very old and seats not comfortable"
Cons: "Unreasonably late, no explanations, no apologies, 90 minute flight instead of 50 as promised."
Pros: "Food, comfort, wifi, entertainment."
Cons: "The flight left an hour late. But the crew never explained why the delay."
Pros: "Food and service is excellent. Istanbul lounge is great."
Cons: "Delayed in both directions. Happens. But zero announcements. Zero. Staff didn't know what was going on. Complete chaos."
Pros: "Comfortable seats..."
Cons: "It got a little hot and the tray table did not unfold to a level surface causing my drinks and plate to slide into my lap."
Pros: "Upgrade was easy! Crew was beyond exceptionable! Can’t wait to fly again, guys!"
Cons: "Boarding was a disaster as my companion was selected for random search which held us up as there was no urgency to process us. Then there was no sign for where we should go since upper deck on 747 so we went in "economy" line as indicated on ticket and then was sent to correct line when we got to the front, wasting more time. The seatrs were the most uncomfortable I have ever beeon on for a long flight. I also paid extra to be in the exit row, to have people constantly congregating in front of us."
Pros: "The cabin crew were amazing and the seats very comfortable, even in economy. I'm not a super comfortable flyer so I loved that the pilot would always warn when we were getting into turbulence. 2 thumbs up. I will fly Air France again"
Cons: "I'd appreciate a better selection of food and drinks, even if I have to pay for the drinks."
Pros: "The Delta flight service was much better than the Air France flight I took on the previous leg."
Cons: "I’m not sure that short-hop flights should serve solid food. The quality invariably disappoints. Otherwise, all is good with this flight."
Pros: "crew was great, seats were comfortable"
Cons: "departure board listed flight as being boarded and gate closed hour before flight leading to confusion and standing in queue for over an hour, part of food was frozen and inedible, paid for upgraded seat which turned out to be by bathroom smells were as bad as you can imagine"
Cons: "Train your ground crew. Our luggage was not placed on our flight from Paris to Amsterdam and were sent to Amsterdam on separate planes. My husband’s medication was in his bag. This was a great inconvenience for us. Never again on Air Canada. I suggest you explore the baggage process used by Delta."
Pros: "Food and drinks very good"
Cons: "In economy class the movies unable to listen to with ear buds. Bring my own next time."
Cons: "More water provided during the flight. Also, the second meal was not very good."
Cons: "More chose in meals. I flew to and from within a week. All I had were chicken, chicken and chicken for snack too."
Pros: "Nothing YOU PEOPLE NEVER CANCEL my flight, IM STILL IN THE USA!!!! U NVR EXPLAIN TO UR CUSTOMERS WHAT KIND OF COVID TESTING THEY NEED TO TELL U SPECIFICALLY WHAT KINDBOF COVID TESTING IS NEEDED!!! BEFORE THEY DEPART FROM THE USA ESPECIALLY BRITISH AIRLINES AND AMERICAN AIRLINES U DONT DESERVE A BETTER RATING I SHOULD BE IN ABUJA NIGERIA RIGHT NOW BUT IM STILL HERE IN THE USA. u made my FIRST INTERNATIONAL TRIP A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME U GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND WITH AMERICA AIRLINES AND BRITSH AIRLINES TO HAVE THEM SAY I WAS A NO SHOW!! I showed up I was DENIED BOARDING FROM ALBUQUERQUE NM because they said my covid testing was expired there is NO GUARANTEE these covid testing will come back from any lab in time for departure.."
Cons: "Nothing YOU PEOPLE NEVER CANCEL my flight, IM STILL IN THE USA!!!! U NVR EXPLAIN TO UR CUSTOMERS WHAT KIND OF COVID TESTING THEY NEED TO TELL U SPECIFICALLY WHAT KINDBOF COVID TESTING IS NEEDED!!! BEFORE THEY DEPART FROM THE USA ESPECIALLY BRITISH AIRLINES AND AMERICAN AIRLINES U DONT DESERVE A BETTER RATING I SHOULD BE IN ABUJA NIGERIA RIGHT NOW BUT IM STILL HERE IN THE USA. u made my FIRST INTERNATIONAL TRIP A TOTAL WASTE OF MONEY AND TIME U GAVE ME THE RUN AROUND WITH AMERICA AIRLINES AND BRITSH AIRLINES TO HAVE THEM SAY I WAS A NO SHOW!! I showed up I was DENIED BOARDING FROM ALBUQUERQUE NM because they said my covid testing was expired there is NO GUARANTEE these covid testing will come back from any lab in time for departure.. u need to let ur travelers know what kind of covid testing each country they visit, BEFORE THEY DEPART!! AND FYI U NEED TO UNDERSTAND THAT THERE IS NO GUARANTEE THAT THE LABS WILL COME BACK IN TIME OF THEIR DEPART!! U MADE MY INTERNATIONAL TRIP A NIGHTMARE AND U WONT GIVE ME A REFUND OR OPTION TO RESCHEDULE AT A LATER DATE!!!"
Pros: "In flight entertainment was good, half of the cabin crew were super friendly, others a bit bored."
Cons: "Brand new A350 but very cramped seats, it felt very claustrophic. Flew out on a 747 and had a lot of space - wonderful aircraft, flew back on A350 and it felt like flying Ryanair for 7 hours! I am only 5 feet 7 and my knees were close to the seat in front, I am not fat but the tray table was touching my stomach. I dread to think how anyone ate the food if they are 15 stone or more, I guess the table rest on the stomach and the food has to be held on.. The food wasn't good, I asked for a vegetarian meal but got bland vegan food - no cheese or dairy even though those are vegetarian. Next time I will not order a special meal and just get the standard vege meal and risk that they have one for me. Flight crew were OK, some of the instructions about electronic devices were garbled and unclear, especially about the use of laptops."
Pros: "Wasn’t a crowded flight so had room to spread iut"
Cons: "The food choices"
Cons: "Business class on the 3.5 hour flight was just blocking the middle seat in the front of the plane. No leg room, narrow seats. My husband is 6’4”” with wide shoulders. His legs do not fit and therefore extend into the aisle. Flight attendants were constantly bumping into his shoulders. Very cramped We were not aware of this configuration."
Pros: "The seat was awful. Narrow with little leg room , hard on the backside, minimal recline."
Cons: "See above"
Cons: "The food was okay. The sandwich towards the end of the flight was not very good at all."
Pros: "Very comfortable seats and the crew was in good spirits"
Pros: "The crew, the seats, the food, the overall experiencience were amazing"
Cons: "Better headphones"
Pros: "Boarding"
Cons: "Entertainment wasn't adequate, not many choices. No ports for charging phones or computers."
Pros: "boarded and landed on time. staff was nice."
Cons: "i slept this whole ride so i don't have much to stay that was bad! Most of it just didn't apply to me!"
Pros: "Crew rude and seat aren't comfortable.also didn't get my 4 piece of luggage...I'm still waiting yet!"
Pros: "Nothing - never fly airline again."
Cons: "Airline cancelled flight 1.5 hours before departure. Booked us an another flight that landed 3 hours after our connecting flight departed, with no info on how we were to get home."
Pros: "There was not a single thing that I liked about this trip/airline."
Cons: "Absolutely no communication about boarding after my flight got delayed an hour until I heard "final call." Missed my connection in Morocco and got another flight over 6 hours later with no accommodation. Terrible food and entertainment. Boarding started an hour later but no communication again!"
Pros: "They changed the flight dates and won’t refund my money, so I couldn’t take the flight I paid for."
Cons: "They changed the flight dates and won’t refund my money, so I couldn’t take the flight I paid for."
Pros: "Nothing , the flight was overbooked and they did very little to fix it"
Cons: "We were sent from terminal to terminal and we are now on a flight with Alitalia today"
Cons: "Their boarding process is a mess. Everyone hangs around the entry, they did not call my zones and they only gave the boarding directions in French."
Pros: "Nothing"
Cons: "I had to run all over the airport, go through customs and security run to my gate because my flight was delayed 2 hours + I lost my luggage"
Cons: "There was nothing about the trip to like. I still have not made it to Agadir. The flight in Denver was delayed two hours, causing my family to miss all connections. This I turn required me to fork out $1000 additional to make it to my final destination."
Pros: "The flight was overbooked so we had to wait 30-40 minutes so we could have our boarding passes. The line was super long and the waiting time was a lot."
Cons: "The airline should be better organized. I arrived very early at the airport and I almost missed the flight because of the airline and customs."
Pros: "Leg room was good"
Cons: "We were prevented from bringing water on board and then only provided with small glasses three times during the long flight."
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Flights to Africa
Browse origins:
$1,034
Alaska to Africa$1,118
Hawaii to Africa$1,216
Idaho to Africa$1,127
Iowa to Africa$764
Kansas to Africa$1,029
Maine to Africa$1,175
Montana to Africa$776
Nevada to Africa$741
Ohio to Africa$838
Oregon to Africa$734
Texas to Africa$877
Utah to Africa$1,642
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