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Cheap Flights to Africa

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Cairo
Cairo1 stop$523
Casablanca
Casablanca1 stop$351
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stop$821
Lagos
Lagos1 stop$801
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$905
Accra
Accra1 stop$787
Marrakech
Marrakech1 stop$356
Algiers
Algiers1 stop$338
Tunis
Tunis1 stop$474
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$868
Arusha
Arusha2 stops$1,178
Entebbe
Entebbe1 stop$808
Dakar
Dakar1 stop$762
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam1 stop$844
Abuja
Abuja1 stop$833
Zanzibar
Zanzibar3 stops$921
Kigali
Kigali1 stop$868
Port Louis
Port Louis2 stops$1,003
Abidjan
Abidjan1 stop$804
Cairo
Cairo1 stop$523
Casablanca
Casablanca1 stop$351
Johannesburg
Johannesburg1 stop$821
Lagos
Lagos1 stop$801
Cape Town
Cape Town1 stop$905
Accra
Accra1 stop$787
Marrakech
Marrakech1 stop$356
Algiers
Algiers1 stop$338
Tunis
Tunis1 stop$474
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$868
Arusha
Arusha2 stops$1,178
Entebbe
Entebbe1 stop$808
Dakar
Dakar1 stop$762
Dar Es Salaam
Dar Es Salaam1 stop$844
Abuja
Abuja1 stop$833
Zanzibar
Zanzibar3 stops$921
Kigali
Kigali1 stop$868
Port Louis
Port Louis2 stops$1,003
Abidjan
Abidjan1 stop$804

Book Cheap Africa Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Africa that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Africa

Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
10:05 am - 7:50 amJFK-CMN
15h 45m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 8:58 pmCMN-JFK
17h 23m1 stop
$363United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 14
Air Canada Logo
9:45 am - 7:50 amJFK-CMN
16h 05m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
9:35 am - 8:58 pmCMN-JFK
17h 23m1 stop
$370Air Canada
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Thu, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 11:40 pmIAD-CAI
19h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:10 am - 11:45 amCAI-IAD
16h 35m1 stop
$578Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Dec 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
2:30 pm - 12:50 amIAD-CAI
27h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 11:45 amCAI-IAD
32h 30m1 stop
$587Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Mon, Dec 8
Royal Air Maroc Logo
8:45 pm - 6:20 pmIAD-CAI
14h 35m1 stop
Royal Air Maroc Logo
8:40 am - 6:45 pmCAI-IAD
17h 05m1 stop
$599Royal Air Maroc
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Mar 15
Royal Air Maroc Logo
10:10 am - 7:30 amJFK-CAI
14h 20m1 stop
Royal Air Maroc Logo
8:40 am - 6:55 pmCAI-JFK
16h 15m1 stop
$602Royal Air Maroc
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Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 4
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 1:30 amEWR-CAI
29h 30m2 stops
Delta Logo
3:30 am - 3:00 pmCAI-EWR
18h 30m1 stop
$727Delta
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Oct 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 5:15 amJFK-ACC
27h 15m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:00 pm - 8:00 pmACC-JFK
28h 00m2 stops
$905Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 27 - Tue, Mar 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:00 pm - 11:20 amJFK-ACC
33h 20m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:05 pm - 8:00 pmACC-JFK
27h 55m2 stops
$912Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Sep 19 - Mon, Sep 29
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 7:15 amATL-ACC
19h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:25 am - 12:11 amACC-ATL
18h 46m1 stop
$1,083Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Africa

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Africa to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Africa?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.

The cheapest ticket to Africa from the United States found in the last 72 hours was to Marrakech, at $425 round-trip. The most popular route is New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport (JFK) to Casablanca (CMN) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $539.

What is the cheapest month to fly from the United States to Africa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from the United States to Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from the United States to Africa is April, when tickets cost $971 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,434 and $1,346 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from the United States to Africa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Africa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from the United States to Africa, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 2 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Africa?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa is Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), with an average flight price of $551.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$209
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
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 does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from the United States to Africa?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from the United States to Africa.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from the United States to Africa?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from the United States to Africa?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from the United States to Africa with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from the United States to Africa?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from the United States to Africa up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to Africa?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Africa is Wednesday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $1,228. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where round-trip prices are $1,317 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Africa?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Africa is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $892 on average. Morning departures are around 7% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Africa is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $966.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Africa

  • Looking for cheap airfare to Africa? 25% of our users found round-trip tickets to Africa for the following prices or less: From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl $1,098, from Newark $2,097, from Atlanta $2,320
  • 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.

Reviews of the 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.
8.0
DeltaOverall score based on 7981 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

10.0 ExcellentLee, Aug 2025ATL - PHL
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Delayed due to thunderstorms and no in-flight service due to rough weather — both of which are out of Delta’s control. Flight was good overall.

The flight attendants in SLC were rude. I arrived 40 minutes early to gate. Ticket said I needed check in for seat assignments and tried check in and attendants said they weren’t doing it. And proceeded to never call me to give me a ticket so when time to board I received the very last seat. Please relay to employees to do their job better..,

On this flight I felt the food offering was not as complete as on previous flights. The tomato salad was a bit off and there was nothing additional such a bread or butter. The breakfast was only one option, so you either ate what they had or ate nothing. The crew was efficient, but most seemed frustrated throughout the flight. The flight arrived early and was obstacle-free, so I’m overall quite happy, but the shine in the rest of the experience just wasn’t there.

The seats got pretty uncomfortable pretty fast. The armrests are bigger than on other planes, so I had less room in the actual seat. My butt hurt by the end of the flight. :/ comfort was the primary issue. The crew were fantastic!

I believe that a four-hour trip should have a meal. Delta had none.

Great flight with Delta! Boarding was quick and easy, the amenities were solid, and the plane was in great shape. The flight attendants had a fun, lively energy while staying professional. All in all, a smooth trip — even managed to catch up on some rest. Thanks, Delta!

I was uncomfortably cold on the plane. Other than that it was uneventful and therefore as enjoyable as a plane ride can be.

There was supposed to be a meal served, but there wasn’t and the major toilet was out of order

They made us board and then deboard due to mechanical issue which delayed the departure by almost 2 hours and we barely made our connecting flight. These quality checks should've been done before boarding not after.

Having to up charge for a seat assignment is not good. Delta can do better

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

The flight was comfortable with the exit row and great service

Had to cancel first flight because Airporter Bus took over 3 hrs to get to airport which resulted in an extra $378 dollar fare . Is there anyway I can be reimbursed for initial fare since it was not my fault? Sent from my iPhone EJ Ledet

Plane was crowded and even when we hit altitude, the plane was hot, not enough air flow.

Flight attendant in first class gave poor service (like he didn't want to be there) and food was awful. We sat waiting for gate upon arrival over 45 mins.

The pilots were late and it made us 1 hour late. The meat was tough and bok choy was also tough.

Flight was delayed 3 hours. No food and drink vouchers was provided. They offered a mini pretzel bag and water .

Stuck on tarmac for two hours plus a 5.5 hour flight. Rude flight attendant. And no meals, not even for purchase!

The service was good, the food could have been better.

Staff was rude. Didn’t give water for 2 hours. Worst service

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

Everything was very good, except that the plane was an hour and a half late

flight with heavy turbulence old boeing 777 rest wasnt clean dashboard doesn’t work

Light and recline did not work on my seat. Very uncomfortable and could not read in the dark

Bad experience; they are not good anymore. They charge too much for luggage seat are so uncomfortable, Flight delays which may miss your next flight, they don’t care if you miss the flight or not. Zero customer services for front desk representatives Istanbul's airport I’m not using this airline any more.

I’ve been traveling for 20 years. I tried Turkish airline for the first time horrible horrible service and it would be my last time even if I get offer for a free ticket, I will not accept it. They have races and the worst Flight attendant

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

The hygiene was super bad. Smells bad and air refreshment is highly advisable. The crew made some one else sit in my spot and no one is checking seat number and people are jumping to sit on other people’s allocated seat.

worst was delayed luggage. could see luggage was still in Singapore but they insist I wait till all luggage are unloaded before filing a report. took 2 days to arrive and I had to collect it myself from the airport

i send you separate claim of what happens ,I buy ticketed from you and you said that it is confirmed and shall send the ticket in 24 hrs but you did not send and when we go to Ethiopian air line counter they say it is pending and we dont know why ,and we forced to buy another ticket ,and this all because Ethiopian air lines canceled the return flight from Adi Ababa to Amman, please note that we buy all the tickets through your app and hold you responsible for all loss and discomfort.

Intersting crew: only men with a bit of roughness. The food was not bad, but there´s no alcohol option

The food was disappointing, and the airplane appeared old, with torn seats. Royal Air Maroc could definitely do better.

Extremely Disappointing Experience Boarding was chaotic and poorly managed—we were left standing in the heat for 30–45 minutes with no explanation or apology. As a business class passenger, I was shocked when a staff member rudely refused to let me board after I questioned why I had to check in my carry-on, which contained valuables. Despite explaining my concerns, he remained unreasonably inflexible. Thankfully, the captain intervened and retrieved my bag personally. This same staff member was also loud and disrespectful to several other passengers. Completely unacceptable service.

Awful. Seats on this Dreamliner really uncomfortable with broken tables. No food selection availability in business class. Poor service. No engagement senior flight attendant spent more time applying make up then speaking to her guests. It appeared that the right side received a different level of service to the left when there were only 8 people. Worst flight I have ever had. A great way to ruin an outstanding two week with this return flight

Flights were okay. Not bad, not good. On time and efficient. Planes are a bit old and run down, even the 787... Casablanca airport, HORRIBLE. no air conditioning, no power outlets, no clear signs to anywhere, old, unfriendly, no restaurants to speak of. Casablanca lounge, HORRIFIC No seats available most of the time, no power outlets working, no food, only water is offered, 1 shower available, unfriendly and inneficient people, no air conditioning, flies and bugs everywhere, extremely old seats and unconfortable. Although with some cleaning crew present, toilettes are .... not too clean.

3 hour delay, very rude flight attendant the food was horrible.

Wait time was very long during boarding. We had to wait a while in the bus which was under the sun.

When the flight landed, it was still going towards the gate, when everybody got up. Nobody cared that the flight was still in "active taxi" mode. But seems like this is common on Air Maroc flights.

1. Boarding - Chaotic, no announcements. 2. Gate Agents - Don't care about anything. 3. Inflight - FA are good and cordial. 4. Landing - Everybody is in a rush to get out because of the crowding at immigration.

This is the worst seat that I ever sat on. The length and width are great but Super uncomfortable. We felt like sitting on marble.

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