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4:30 pm - 4:55 pm

IAD

CAI

17h 25m

1 stop

5:55 pm - 2:30 pm

CAI

IAD

27h 35m

1 stop

$600ITA Airways

Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 27

1:20 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

32h 00m

1 stop

10:50 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

31h 45m

1 stop

$603Turkish Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Thu, Sep 3

10:14 am - 2:50 pm

JFK

CMN

23h 36m

2 stops

7:35 am - 11:51 am

CMN

JFK

33h 16m

1 stop

$687Delta

Wed, Aug 5 - Wed, Aug 12

5:59 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

18h 21m

2 stops

10:25 am - 10:40 am

CMN

JFK

29h 15m

1 stop

$688Delta

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25

1:00 pm - 6:15 am

EWR

CAI

10h 15mnonstop

4:10 am - 9:00 am

CAI

EWR

11h 50mnonstop

$742Egyptair

Mon, May 11 - Sun, Nov 1

1:00 pm - 6:15 am

EWR

CAI

10h 15mnonstop

5:30 am - 10:00 am

CAI

EWR

11h 30mnonstop

$749Egyptair

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

2:59 pm - 11:50 pm

JFK

NBO

25h 51m

2 stops

1:20 am - 10:30 pm

NBO

JFK

28h 10m

1 stop

$902Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 25

2:59 pm - 11:50 pm

JFK

NBO

25h 51m

2 stops

1:20 am - 10:30 pm

NBO

JFK

28h 10m

1 stop

$904Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Mon, May 11

9:45 pm - 3:55 am

EWR

JNB

24h 10m

2 stops

10:50 pm - 7:45 pm

JNB

EWR

26h 55m

2 stops

$1,082Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 14 - Thu, May 28

9:45 pm - 3:55 am

EWR

JNB

24h 10m

2 stops

10:50 pm - 7:45 pm

JNB

EWR

26h 55m

2 stops

$1,112Ethiopian Air

Thu, May 14 - Wed, Jun 17

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Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/6

4:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Cairo

Thu 8/27

5:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$600

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/5

1:20 pm-4:20 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cairo

Thu 9/3

10:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$603

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/5

10:14 am-2:50 pm

2 stops23h 36m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 8/12

7:35 am-11:51 am

1 stop33h 16m

$687

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

5:59 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 21m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 5/25

10:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop29h 15m

$688

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Mon 5/11

1:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Cairo

Sun 11/1

4:10 am-9:00 am

Nonstop11h 50m

$742

Quickest round-trip

NewarkCairo

EWR - CAI

EWRCAI

Newark

Mon 5/11

1:00 pm-6:15 am

Nonstop10h 15m

Cairo

Mon 5/18

5:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop11h 30m

$749

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

2:59 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/25

1:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$902

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

2:59 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops25h 51m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/11

1:20 am-10:30 pm

1 stop28h 10m

$904

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 5/14

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/28

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,082

NewarkJohannesburg

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Thu 5/14

9:45 pm-3:55 am

2 stops24h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/17

10:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops26h 55m

$1,112

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Flight prices to countries in Africa

Interested in flights to Africa? Find the countries in Africa that you can fly to for the biggest bang for your buck

	Price	$1,332 - $1,840

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Algeria	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $228 less on flights to Algeria
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $279 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	130% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Egypt than any other country in Africa

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Africa?

The most popular flight destination in Africa, according to our users, is Egypt, followed by Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Kenya.

Cheapest flights to cities in Africa

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Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Africa

Cheapest flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Durban

When booking a flight to Africa, the best-priced flight will typically be to Durban for $139, which is 69% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Tangier

Flights to Africa are typically 69% more expensive when flying to Tangier, where the average price is $442

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$379
Best Round-Trip Price	$600
Fastest flight time	10h 15m
Popular in	December

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $379 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $600 (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 10h 15m (Newark to Cairo).

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December has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 13% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Africa?

Prices for flights to Africa were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights to Africa?

The number of operators available for flights to Africa is 129 as of April 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly to Africa?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel to Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

The necessary travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Can I find flights to Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

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