$329 Cheap Flights to Africa in 2026

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9:00 am - 7:15 am

JFK

CMN

17h 15m

1 stop

9:00 am - 9:32 pm

CMN

JFK

17h 32m

1 stop

$461United Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 28

9:00 am - 7:15 am

JFK

CMN

17h 15m

1 stop

9:00 am - 9:32 pm

CMN

JFK

17h 32m

1 stop

$464Air Canada

Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 14

9:45 pm - 3:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

8:45 pm - 7:50 pm

CAI

IAD

29h 05m

1 stop

$582Turkish Airlines

Sat, Apr 4 - Thu, Apr 16

1:20 pm - 3:20 am

IAD

CAI

32h 00m

1 stop

8:45 pm - 7:50 pm

CAI

IAD

29h 05m

1 stop

$583Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 31 - Tue, Apr 14

4:30 pm - 1:15 am

IAD

CAI

26h 45m

1 stop

4:45 am - 2:30 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 45m

1 stop

$593ITA Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Tue, Apr 28

9:10 pm - 2:15 am

JFK

CAI

22h 05m

1 stop

4:45 am - 6:55 pm

CAI

JFK

21h 10m

1 stop

$602ITA Airways

Mon, May 4 - Wed, May 20

10:00 pm - 1:10 pm

JFK

NBO

32h 10m

2 stops

5:30 pm - 8:00 pm

NBO

JFK

33h 30m

2 stops

$845Ethiopian Air

Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 26

10:00 pm - 1:40 am

JFK

NBO

20h 40m

2 stops

3:20 am - 8:00 pm

NBO

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

$854Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 6 - Fri, May 1

8:45 pm - 5:05 am

JFK

ACC

28h 20m

1 stop

6:15 pm - 8:50 am

ACC

JFK

18h 35m

1 stop

$883Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Jun 25

9:00 pm - 5:05 am

IAD

ACC

28h 05m

1 stop

6:05 am - 7:00 pm

ACC

IAD

16h 55m

1 stop

$922Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 15

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New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/22

9:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/28

9:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop17h 32m

$461

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/5

9:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-9:32 pm

1 stop17h 32m

$464

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/4

9:45 pm-3:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Thu 4/16

8:45 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$582

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/31

1:20 pm-3:20 am

1 stop32h 00m

Cairo

Tue 4/14

8:45 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$583

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

4:30 pm-1:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Cairo

Tue 4/28

4:45 am-2:30 pm

1 stop16h 45m

$593

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 5/4

9:10 pm-2:15 am

1 stop22h 05m

Cairo

Wed 5/20

4:45 am-6:55 pm

1 stop21h 10m

$602

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sat 4/18

10:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/26

5:30 pm-8:00 pm

2 stops33h 30m

$845

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/6

10:00 pm-1:40 am

2 stops20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/1

3:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$854

New YorkAccra

JFK - ACC

JFKACC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

8:45 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Accra Kotoka

Thu 6/25

6:15 pm-8:50 am

1 stop18h 35m

$883

Washington, D.C.Accra

IAD - ACC

IADACC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

9:00 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 05m

Accra Kotoka

Fri 5/15

6:05 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$922

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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	$1,242 - $1,731

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $221 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	18% more expensive	Users typically spent $269 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Morocco	125% more popular	As a popular travel destination, more of our users plan to visit Morocco 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

Click on the cities below to find out when it's cheapest to fly to Africa from United States

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 $46, which is 90% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Tangier

Flights to Africa are typically 70% more expensive when flying to Tangier, where the average price is $433

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$329
Best Round-Trip Price	$461
Fastest flight time	7h 05m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $329 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $461 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 7h 05m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 16% price increase on average.

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Africa

Where is it cheapest to fly into Africa?

Lome airport in Lomé has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $65. Cairo airport in Cairo is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $300.

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 133 as of March 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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