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4:25 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

CAI

25h 40m

1 stop

2:05 am - 2:25 pm

CAI

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

$684Condor

Sun, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 10

4:25 pm - 1:05 am

JFK

CAI

25h 40m

1 stop

2:05 am - 2:25 pm

CAI

JFK

19h 20m

1 stop

$690Condor

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 29

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 7:00 pm

CAI

IAD

29h 30m

1 stop

$739Royal Air Maroc

Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 3

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 7:00 pm

CAI

IAD

29h 30m

1 stop

$740Royal Air Maroc

Tue, Sep 8 - Sat, Oct 17

9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

10:50 am - 7:50 pm

CAI

IAD

16h 00m

1 stop

$752Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 20 - Wed, Sep 30

1:20 pm - 8:50 pm

IAD

CAI

24h 30m

1 stop

10:50 am - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

31h 45m

1 stop

$753Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 3

5:30 pm - 2:50 pm

JFK

CMN

16h 20m

2 stops

10:25 am - 10:40 am

CMN

JFK

29h 15m

1 stop

$788Delta

Wed, Jul 22 - Mon, Aug 10

5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

JFK

CMN

22h 30m

1 stop

5:55 am - 5:10 pm

CMN

JFK

17h 15m

1 stop

$790Delta

Sun, Jun 14 - Mon, Feb 1

10:55 am - 11:20 am

IAD

ACC

20h 25m

1 stop

12:20 pm - 8:55 am

ACC

IAD

24h 35m

2 stops

$1,302Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 25 - Wed, Jun 3

10:55 am - 11:20 am

IAD

ACC

20h 25m

1 stop

12:20 pm - 8:55 am

ACC

IAD

24h 35m

2 stops

$1,309Ethiopian Air

Mon, May 25 - Tue, Jun 2

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New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/20

4:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cairo

Sat 10/10

2:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$684

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 9/13

4:25 pm-1:05 am

1 stop25h 40m

Cairo

Tue 9/29

2:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$690

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/18

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Sat 10/3

8:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$739

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Sat 10/17

8:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$740

Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/20

9:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Wed 9/30

10:50 am-7:50 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$752

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

1:20 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop24h 30m

Cairo

Thu 9/3

10:50 am-11:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$753

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 7/22

5:30 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops16h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 8/10

10:25 am-10:40 am

1 stop29h 15m

$788

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 6/14

5:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop22h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 2/1

5:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$790

Washington, D.C.Accra

IAD - ACC

IADACC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

10:55 am-11:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Accra Kotoka

Wed 6/3

12:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,302

Washington, D.C.Accra

IAD - ACC

IADACC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/25

10:55 am-11:20 am

1 stop20h 25m

Accra Kotoka

Tue 6/2

12:20 pm-8:55 am

2 stops24h 35m

$1,309

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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	$1,235 - $1,872

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Algeria	19% cheaper	Users typically spent $299 less on flights to Algeria
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	Senegal	22% more expensive	Users typically spent $338 more on trips to Senegal
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Egypt	162% 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

Port Elizabeth

When booking a flight to Africa, the best-priced flight will typically be to Port Elizabeth for $125, which is 73% less than the continental average.

Most expensive flight to Africa from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Tangier

Flights to Africa are typically 68% more expensive when flying to Tangier, where the average price is $454

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$405
Best Round-Trip Price	$684
Fastest flight time	20h 00m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $405 (Newark to Cairo).

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The best round-trip flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $684 (New York John F Kennedy Intl to Cairo).

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The fastest flight to Africa from United States takes 20h 00m (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Lagos Murtala Muhammed).

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June has the highest demand for flights to Africa, with a 18% 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 $147. Praia Nelson Mandela airport in Praia is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $262.

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 128 as of May 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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