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10:40 am - 7:15 am

JFK

CMN

15h 35m

2 stops

9:00 am - 9:47 pm

CMN

JFK

17h 47m

1 stop

$429Air Canada

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, May 11

7:50 pm - 1:05 pm

JFK

CMN

12h 15m

1 stop

1:45 pm - 7:19 am

CMN

JFK

21h 34m

2 stops

$430British Airways

Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 12

1:59 pm - 8:25 pm

JFK

CMN

25h 26m

2 stops

4:55 am - 6:45 pm

CMN

JFK

17h 50m

2 stops

$434Delta

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

1:50 pm - 2:35 pm

JFK

CMN

20h 45m

2 stops

4:55 am - 9:29 pm

CMN

JFK

20h 34m

2 stops

$435Delta

Tue, Mar 10 - Fri, Mar 20

2:30 pm - 11:50 pm

IAD

CAI

27h 20m

1 stop

5:05 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

36h 30m

1 stop

$590Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 31

10:15 pm - 3:40 am

IAD

CAI

23h 25m

1 stop

8:45 pm - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

20h 50m

1 stop

$591Turkish Airlines

Sun, Mar 15 - Tue, Mar 31

9:00 pm - 6:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

7:30 pm - 7:00 pm

CAI

IAD

29h 30m

1 stop

$599Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 21

9:55 pm - 1:40 am

JFK

NBO

20h 45m

1 stop

3:45 am - 7:55 pm

NBO

JFK

23h 10m

1 stop

$817Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Mar 17

10:00 pm - 1:40 am

JFK

NBO

20h 40m

2 stops

3:20 am - 8:00 pm

NBO

JFK

23h 40m

2 stops

$831Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 8 - Sun, Apr 19

8:45 pm - 5:05 am

JFK

ACC

28h 20m

1 stop

6:05 am - 8:50 am

ACC

JFK

30h 45m

1 stop

$854Royal Air Maroc

Thu, Apr 23 - Fri, May 1

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

10:40 am-7:15 am

2 stops15h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 5/11

9:00 am-9:47 pm

1 stop17h 47m

$429

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 3/2

7:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop12h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 3/12

1:45 pm-7:19 am

2 stops21h 34m

$430

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

1:59 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops25h 26m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 3/11

4:55 am-6:45 pm

2 stops17h 50m

$434

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 3/10

1:50 pm-2:35 pm

2 stops20h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 3/20

4:55 am-9:29 pm

2 stops20h 34m

$435

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

2:30 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Cairo

Tue 3/31

5:05 am-11:35 am

1 stop36h 30m

$590

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 3/15

10:15 pm-3:40 am

1 stop23h 25m

Cairo

Tue 3/31

8:45 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 50m

$591

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/13

9:00 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Tue 4/21

7:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$599

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/11

9:55 pm-1:40 am

1 stop20h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/17

3:45 am-7:55 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$817

New YorkNairobi

JFK - NBO

JFKNBO

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/8

10:00 pm-1:40 am

2 stops20h 40m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/19

3:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops23h 40m

$831

New YorkAccra

JFK - ACC

JFKACC

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/23

8:45 pm-5:05 am

1 stop28h 20m

Accra Kotoka

Fri 5/1

6:05 am-8:50 am

1 stop30h 45m

$854

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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	$1,185 - $1,670

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	15% cheaper	Users typically spent $213 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	20% more expensive	Users typically spent $273 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	141% 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

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 $58, which is 87% 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 $426

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$319
Best Round-Trip Price	$429
Fastest flight time	13h 45m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $319 (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 $429 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Casablanca Mohamed V).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 13h 45m (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 15% 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 135 as of February 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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