$348 Cheap Flights to Africa in 2026

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4:30 pm - 4:55 pm

IAD

CAI

17h 25m

1 stop

10:10 am - 2:40 pm

CAI

IAD

35h 30m

2 stops

$596Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Dec 12

4:30 pm - 4:55 pm

IAD

CAI

17h 25m

1 stop

8:50 pm - 2:40 pm

CAI

IAD

24h 50m

2 stops

$597Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Nov 14

4:30 pm - 2:15 am

IAD

CAI

26h 45m

1 stop

5:55 pm - 2:30 pm

CAI

IAD

27h 35m

1 stop

$600ITA Airways

Sun, Jul 19 - Wed, Sep 2

9:45 pm - 4:20 am

IAD

CAI

23h 35m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 11:35 am

CAI

IAD

20h 20m

1 stop

$609Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 17

9:00 pm - 7:20 pm

IAD

CAI

15h 20m

1 stop

8:30 pm - 7:00 pm

CAI

IAD

29h 30m

1 stop

$616Royal Air Maroc

Sun, Apr 26 - Tue, May 5

7:50 pm - 9:15 pm

JFK

CAI

18h 25m

1 stop

6:05 am - 10:30 pm

CAI

JFK

23h 25m

1 stop

$617Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, Jun 3

4:20 pm - 2:50 pm

JFK

CMN

17h 30m

2 stops

7:35 am - 10:40 pm

CMN

JFK

20h 05m

1 stop

$644Delta

Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 5

11:30 pm - 5:20 pm

JFK

CMN

12h 50m

1 stop

7:35 am - 9:01 pm

CMN

JFK

18h 26m

2 stops

$649Delta

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

9:00 am - 7:15 am

JFK

CMN

17h 15m

1 stop

9:00 am - 9:44 pm

CMN

JFK

17h 44m

1 stop

$650United Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

9:00 pm - 5:35 am

IAD

LOS

27h 35m

1 stop

7:15 pm - 7:00 pm

LOS

IAD

28h 45m

1 stop

$977Royal Air Maroc

Mon, Apr 27 - Sat, May 16

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Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/11

4:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Cairo

Sat 12/12

10:10 am-2:40 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$596

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/11

4:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Cairo

Sat 11/14

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$597

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/19

4:30 pm-2:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Cairo

Wed 9/2

5:55 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$600

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

9:45 pm-4:20 am

1 stop23h 35m

Cairo

Thu 9/17

10:15 pm-11:35 am

1 stop20h 20m

$609

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/26

9:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 20m

Cairo

Tue 5/5

8:30 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$616

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 4/29

7:50 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Cairo

Wed 6/3

6:05 am-10:30 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$617

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

4:20 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/5

7:35 am-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$644

Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 5/6

11:30 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop12h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 5/13

7:35 am-9:01 pm

2 stops18h 26m

$649

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 9/1

9:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 9/15

9:00 am-9:44 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$650

Washington, D.C.Lagos

IAD - LOS

IADLOS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/27

9:00 pm-5:35 am

1 stop27h 35m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 5/16

7:15 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$977

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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	$1,280 - $1,824

CHEAPEST COUNTRY	Morocco	18% cheaper	Users typically spent $280 less on flights to Morocco
MOST EXPENSIVE COUNTRY	South Africa	17% more expensive	Users typically spent $263 more on trips to South Africa
MOST POPULAR COUNTRY TO FLY TO	Morocco	129% 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 $114, which is 75% 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 $447

Cheap Africa flight deals and tips

Summary info about Africa flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	$348
Best Round-Trip Price	$596
Fastest flight time	10h 15m
Popular in	June

The best one-way flight price to Africa from United States in the last 72 hours is $348 (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 $596 (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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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?

Addis Ababa Bole airport in Addis Ababa has the cheapest flights when visiting Africa, with an average airfare of $126. Lome airport in Lomé is the second cheapest destination in Africa, with an average airfare of $129.

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 127 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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