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$889
Typical prices: $1,286-$1,976
Royal Air Maroc
Tue 1/30Fri 2/9
JFK - DLA • 1 stop
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$562
Typical prices: $798-$1,095
Egyptair
Sun 2/4
IAD - DLA • 1 stop
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Recent round-trip flight deals to Douala

Sat, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 9
Royal Air Maroc Logo
8:00 pm - 4:25 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLA Douala
26h 25m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
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5:25 am - 5:55 pmDLA  Douala-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 30m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
$889Royal Air Maroc
Wed, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 9
Royal Air Maroc Logo
8:00 pm - 3:05 amJFK  New York John F Kennedy Intl-DLA Douala
25h 05m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
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5:25 am - 5:55 pmDLA  Douala-JFK New York John F Kennedy Intl
18h 30m1 stop Casablanca Mohamed V
$889Royal Air Maroc
Thu, Apr 29 - Mon, May 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 pm - 1:25 pmEWR  Newark-DLA Douala
34h 40m3 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole Malabo Santa Isabel
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:25 pm - 7:45 pmDLA  Douala-EWR Newark
35h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,076Ethiopian Air
Thu, Feb 11 - Mon, Feb 22
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9:15 pm - 1:25 pmEWR  Newark-DLA Douala
34h 10m3 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole Malabo Santa Isabel
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:25 pm - 7:15 pmDLA  Douala-EWR Newark
35h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,093Ethiopian Air
Tue, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 4:05 pmEWR  Newark-DLA Douala
12h 50m1 stop Lome
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:25 pm - 7:15 pmDLA  Douala-EWR Newark
35h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Lome
$1,136Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 3 - Tue, Jun 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
1:30 pm - 1:40 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLA Douala
30h 10m2 stops Istanbul Yaoundé Nsimalen
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12:50 am - 7:50 pmDLA  Douala-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
24h 00m2 stops Yaoundé Nsimalen Istanbul
$1,158Turkish Airlines
Sun, Mar 21 - Sun, Apr 4
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10:20 pm - 11:30 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-DLA Douala
20h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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3:05 am - 11:30 amDLA  Douala-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
37h 25m1 stop Istanbul
$1,164Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 29 - Sun, May 16
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:45 pm - 1:25 pmEWR  Newark-DLA Douala
34h 40m3 stops Lome Addis Ababa Bole Malabo Santa Isabel
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10:40 am - 7:45 pmDLA  Douala-EWR Newark
14h 05m1 stop Lome
$1,170Multiple Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Thu, Dec 3
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9:50 pm - 9:25 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DLA Douala
17h 35m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
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11:55 pm - 1:14 pmDLA  Douala-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
19h 19m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,235Air France
Tue, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 10
Air France Logo
5:40 pm - 8:30 pmATL  Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson-DLA Douala
20h 50m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Malabo Santa Isabel
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10:30 pm - 1:12 pmDLA  Douala-ATL Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
20h 42m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle
$1,246Air France
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Price, demand and travel trends for flights to Douala

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What is the cheapest flight to Douala?

New York John F Kennedy Intl Airport to Douala is the cheapest route at $889 round-trip, found in the past 5 days on KAYAK. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Douala is the most popular connection with round-trip deals from $1,158.

How much is a flight to Douala?

On average, a round-trip flight from the United States to Douala costs $1,555, based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months. Round-trip fares from New York average $1,315, while Atlanta runs a bit higher at $1,380.

What is the cheapest day to fly to Douala?

Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to Douala at $1,559 round-trip on average over the past 12 months on KAYAK. Sunday is the most expensive at $1,711.

What’s the cheapest month to fly to Douala?

•January is the cheapest month to fly to Douala with an average price of $1,223 round-trip.
•December ($1,952) and July ($1,845) are the most expensive.

Based on KAYAK data over the past 12 months.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Douala?

Night flights to Douala are the cheapest at $1,442 round-trip on average. Afternoon flights are the most expensive at $1,731.

What is a good deal for flights to Douala?

Flights under $1,286 are considered a good deal. 25% of KAYAK users found round-trip flights to Douala at or below these prices, with the lowest fares from:
•New York $1,138
•Washington, D.C. $1,224
•Atlanta $1,233.

When are flights to Douala the cheapest?

Flights to Douala are cheapest 9 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 11% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Marisa Garcia

Marisa Garcia

Expert on Brussels Airlines

Marisa knows planes inside and out, spending 16 years working on aircraft in hangars at airports around the world. She is an aviation industry expert, specialized in airline interiors and regulations. Ten years ago, she pivoted to journalism. She shares her insights in leading aviation, travel, and business publications and on her site FlightChic.

Jessica Macdonald

Jessica Macdonald

Expert on Ethiopian Air

Currently based in Scotland after living in South Africa and the United States, Jessica has been writing travel and aviation content for more than 10 years. She regularly contributes to Travel + Leisure and TripSavvy, and has had work published by Condé Nast Traveller and The Independent. She has traveled to more than 50 countries across six continents.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

Gabriel Leigh

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Gabriel is a writer and video creator. As senior content producer for Flightradar24 and Monocle’s transport correspondent, he keeps a close eye on aviation in particular. He has also written travel articles for the likes of The New York Times. Born in New York but raised around the world, he now lives in Sweden. He’s been to 75 countries, flying 2.3 million miles on 113 airlines and through 234 airports in the process.

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Key details for flights to Douala

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September

Cheapest flight

$562
Beat the crowds with an average 49% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 49% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Douala

When to book flights to Douala

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Your questions about flights to Douala, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • How do I know if a flight to Douala is a good deal?

    A good deal on a flight to Douala is around $1,286 round-trip. This fare is in the lowest 25% of round-trip prices searched on KAYAK, averaged across the cities most often searched as origins by KAYAK users.

  • Which city has the cheapest flights to Douala?

    Based on fares booked in the past 5 days, the cheapest flights to Douala are from New York, starting at $889 round-trip, and from Washington, D.C., starting at $1,158 round-trip.

  • How expensive are last-minute flights to Douala?

    Last-minute fares to Douala (booked within 2 weeks of departure) are typically 5% higher than the average round-trip fare of $1,555.

  • What is the difference between the most popular and the most frequent airline at Douala?

    Air France operates the most flights from the United States to Douala at 0 per week, while Ethiopian Air is the airline most often selected by KAYAK users searching for flights from the United States to Douala. The two are often different because flight volume reflects an airline's schedule, while popularity reflects traveler choice.

  • How do I get from the airport to Douala?

    Douala International Airport is about 6 miles from central Douala, and it is about a 20min drive. You can catch a taxi 24 hours a day from the airport, but you must negotiate the price before the trip begins. There is a public bus system that has a route from the airport to the city center, and there are mini-van shuttles available to various destinations in central Douala.

  • Which airlines offer flights to Douala International Airport?

    There are several airlines that offer flights to Douala International Airport including United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, Brussels Airlines and Linear Air Taxi. You can book your flight with any of these airlines through our KAYAK website.

  • Are there lounges that are available to all passengers, or do you have to pay a fee?

    There are several lounges at the airport for all the passengers, including the VIP lounge, and these are accessible for a fee or subscription plan. Individual airlines may have their own lounge areas for their passengers, so check with your airline to find out what options will be available to you. The main Club Market VIP Lounge in the main hall is usually open from 7.00 am to 3.00 pm, except on Wednesdays and Fridays, when it’s open from around 3.00 pm to 10.30 pm.

  • Do I need a visa to enter Douala?

    U.S. citizens traveling to Cameroon and Douala must have a visa to be able to enter the country. You may be denied check-in before departure or entry on arrival without one. Your passport must be valid for six months from your arrival date, and you may be required to show proof of vaccination for yellow fever. Currently, the process takes about a week, but you must apply at least 90 days before your planned entry.

  • Which are the most common layovers when flying from New York to Douala?

    As you book your trip from New York to Douala, many airlines offer one- or two-stop journeys between the cities. Suppose John F. Kennedy is your departure station; Turkish Airlines operates through its Istanbul Airport (IST) hub, while Air France transits via Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport (CDG).

  • Which airlines allow flight upgrades when flying from the US to Douala?

    Major long-haul airlines allow passengers to upgrade their flight statuses, such as American Airlines, Air France, KLM, British Airways, and Lufthansa. Upgrades may be offered when booking the ticket, during check-in, or at the gate before departure. It might be best to check with your airline on the availability of the service.

  • How can I conveniently fly to Douala from the southeastern United States?

    Those traveling from the southeastern part of the United States will likely catch their flights at Miami International Airport (MIA) in Florida. Although other airports exist in the region, such as Southwest Florida International Airport (RSW), MIA is the busiest airport for international passengers.

  • What kid seat regulations must visitors know if they plan to use Douala’s car rentals?

    The Cameroonian law requires all front and rear-seat passengers to buckle up while driving unless medically exempted. Kids aged eight or below must be restrained in child safety seats or boosters and occupy back seats when traveling in Douala.

Your guide to booking Douala flights

From booking to airport arrival, find tips to help you plan your flight with more confidence.
  • For the best chance at a low fare to Douala, book around 9 weeks before departure. Based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months, fares are historically about 11% lower during this window than last-minute fares.
  • For flights to Douala, a good round-trip fare is around $1,286. If you find a fare below that, you're getting a strong deal.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, consider flying to Douala in January. Round-trip fares historically average $1,223, making January the cheapest month to travel based on KAYAK data from the last 12 months.
  • Before you book:

    • Check the route's typical price range so you can spot a deal.
    • Confirm baggage fees and seat-selection costs on budget carriers.
    • Verify whether you need any travel documents beyond ID.
    • Pick a departure airport, since your nearest may not be the cheapest origin.
  • Shift your departure to evening to save up to $289 per round-trip. Evening flights to Douala average $1,442 compared to $1,731 for noon flights.
  • You can make duty free purchases in the arrival hall of Douala International Airport (DLA) to take advantage of tax-free shopping before heading into Douala.
  • If you need assistance as you make your way through the airport, there is an information desk in the main terminal area as well as roaming staff who are bilingual in French and English to help.
  • You may purchase SIM cards from merchants at the Douala International Airport (DLA) that will provide you 4G Internet service on your phone, tablet, or laptop without a subscription. The airport also provides a variety of chargers for phones and computers if needed.
  • If you have a Visa, Mastercard, other international credit card, or a card issued by a bank in Cameroon, you will be able to get cash in CFA Francs using one of the ATMs at the airport when you arrive. You can also exchange your currency for CFA Francs at the currency exchange office when it is open.
  • There are bars, restaurants, and other food service options in the gate area as well as in the main terminal if you would like a refreshment upon your arrival in Douala.
  • San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is the most popular departure station for American tourists flying to Douala and landing at Douala International Airport (DLA). The establishment is a major regional operating base and a hub for Alaska and United Airlines, and passengers enjoy expedited services.
  • When you arrive at Douala International Airport (DLA) for the US, remember that the facility serves several other towns in the neighborhood. For instance, if you will be visiting Mutengene, Dibombari, Bonaberi, and Muyuka, you will have to land at DLA first before connecting to these destinations by taxi, bus, or car rental.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Douala

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to Douala? 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.
7.5
Air FranceOverall score based on 1647 reviews
7.1Food
7.5Boarding
7.4Comfort
7.0Entertainment
8.2Crew
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At the last minute, the airline changed airplanes and downgraded us from premium to economy. The seats were very uncomfortable and very tight.

2.0 MediocreGerman, Nov 2026
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At the last minute, the airline changed airplanes and downgraded us from premium to economy. The seats were very uncomfortable and very tight.

Our flight delayed, due to the incoming flight arriving late from Paris. AF caused us to miss our connecting flight, also booked through Air France directly. They couldn't accommodate us until later that night, and we had to be in AMS earlier than that. They won't do anything else to help us and wanted to charge us more money to rebook us too. Not great service, since it was all their fault.

Seats! The eternal problem in economy. They are like stones!!

Everything is good except the seats are tightened no rooms for the legs,

The plane's pilots, including the captain himself, thanked me for the flight. I know it's just marketing, but it was really nice to see these people. It's a great idea. Airplane food is never "good," but the entire crew and flight organization were top-notch. I really liked Delta, and I think I've traveled all over the world, and that was something new for me. Maybe even the old planes, the B767, but next time I have a choice, Delta will be my first choice. Thank you, a satisfied passenger :)

It was a great experience. The only thing I would have changed was that the bathrooms were never cleaned and they got very dirty.

It was an OK flight with below mediocre service by their flight attendants

Wasted a lot of time trying to find the CDG lounge - it was not next to the connecting flight gate like the Air France staff said.

The only reason the overall rating wasn't "excellent" was due to problems in claiming luggage. The bags are delivered to the main area (Cinta 35) for domestic passengers, but to a DIFFERENT ROOM for international arrivees. After waiting 30 minutes, someone (who didn't appear to be from Air France or the airport) told us to go to another area. There we found our bags, which appeared to have been awaiting us for a while. We had to go through a bag check before leaving the airport. If we had been alerted to this possibility, or better yet, been to go directly to Cinta 34, we could have eliminated quite a bit of waiting.

I did not get my baggage at my final destination..poor coordination with connecting flights with partner airlines (Saudi airways). Also the food was very mediocre.

All our luggage arrive wet a lot of damage on it and in bad situation, broken and open

everythings was good only the food is bad they don’t have enough food for all peoples they have only pasta and when i asked them about beef they said we don’t have

First Flight got delayed had to get rebook for another plane ride to connect the next day the process was not helpful at all had to figure the whole processs myself poor service plane was small and customer service was horrible will not fly this airline again

Excellent overall. Boarding was a mess. Queue up too early, takes too long for them to start boarding but they want everyone to queue up and wait and wait.

When getting to our seats a blanket, headphones and pillow where there already. The food was very good and plentiful. I liked when they came around w/hot towels to freshen up with. Slippers, socks and an eye mask was a nice surprise. My husband and I have mobility issues and the transporters were absolutely wonderful and helpful w/the wheelchairs at each stop. Getting from one gate to the next they were a blessing.

The taxi drivers are very rude. Didn’t wait. They said you come in 5minutes or I leave. Did not leave any messages on front desk and they left. We have to hire new cabs in turkey.

Everything was good except for the seating arrangements. We could not get seats to be seated together with my wife. We’re unfortunately.

My first time in business class The in flt staff was outstanding in every aspect of service, the food was amazing, the business seat space made the 11 hour journey easy peazy

It was good, but always can be better. The airplane was old.

I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

Spacious and clean aircraft. Good food. Economy will always be squeezed but thankfully I had an aisle seat for stretching exercises. Good selection of movies, particularly Spike Lee joint.

Unfriendly, 8 hours delayed, no lounge access even flying business. Don’t fly Brussels

I never board the flight. My visa was delayed and when I tried calling Kayak, no one answer and I still have not heard from anyone.

On board service was decent. I like the legroom at UA that seems to be more than in other airlines

It was really good because the employees were very nice and fun to talk to. The entertainment was nice because they had plenty of movies to watch.

The flight went well, only during the flight from Brussels to Vilnius I would have liked if they had at least given us plain water to drink.

Terrible seats. Whoever designed the seats should try taking a long flight in it themselves.

The crew and the flight were excellent, the food might be better!

This was absolutely one of the worst experiences of my life. I came to Europe for a 2 week trip and the airline was probably the most disorganized airline I’ve ever seen in my life. They lost my luggage. I had tracking on it for just such an occasion and told them EXACTLY where it was in the terminal and they somehow failed to get it out on the flight that night, since we were leaving for Switzerland the next day there was no way they would get it to our hotel in time. Seriously, take another airline at any cost. It’s not worth whatever you pay…you’ll end up paying a lot more in the end. My medication is in the bag and I can’t get to it and don’t know how I will get it.

I felt the overall quality of the plane and food service was less than that of their partner airlines, United. An example was wine was served in paper cups in premium economy class. There was no real silverware, napkins or a welcome kit other than a pillow and blanket.

Starlink internet made the flight time shrink and I was able to work.

Tiny seat made for midgets. You can’t put a normal size human in such a tiny seat for 8 god damn hours! Hot plane, no air. Lost bags at Rome airport for 8 hours, lucky to have found them. Horrible flying experience, United Airlines should be embarrassed!

The issue is the flight is delayed, which causes me Missing the connecting flight by 3 mins. Remember the connecting flight is a US codeshare flight so UA should be able to inform the operating airline about the delay.

Seats are made for children. An 8 hour flight with tiny seats is more like a cattle car. Lost bags at Rome airport caused a 7 hour delay.

We sat on the tarmac in Denver for over 30 minutes because a plane was in our gate. The pilot kept saying it will just be 5 minutes or less. However, we sat for over 30 minutes. Experiences like this make customers not trust what the pilot is saying.

Waited on tarmac for approximately 15-25 minutes before taking off. When landing, the time it took to taxi to our gate was the also 15-25 minutes.

Waited on tarmac to take off for approximately 15-25 minutes. When landing, the taxi to our gate took a similar amount of time. This happened on both of my United flights.

The plane was so old. I paid a ridiculous amount to fly business and there was no internet for six hours! This can't be happening in 2026 and especially in cross country flights where there are a high volume of business travelers.

Loved the easy process to board and the experience overall was smooth

Set on the plane for two hours before pushing off the gate due to the power source issue being fixed which was known before letting people board the plane. On top of that it was very hot as AC was not working properly. Terrible experience and limited communication provided by the crew on the status of the issue. They should let people deplane while issue is addressed instead of frying them and glued to the seats.

The seat was wet when I came in. Food was just something. And during a whole 11 to 12 hours in the airplane NO WIFI. Was is the point to buy a business ticket if you can be connected to your relatives and your company. Ethiopian used to do that to theirs customers, TECHNICAL ISSUE, WE ARE SORRY….. I am a gold customer for ET. It is very disappointed!

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

The flight was one hour late. The food is mediocre and the screen was broken

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