Cheap flights from Jacksonville (JAX) to Africa from $517

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
JAX — JNB
Jun 4 — Jun 111

What is the cheapest month to fly from Jacksonville to Africa?

Flights from Jacksonville to Africa lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Jacksonville to Africa in November, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,154.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JAX to AF?

When flying from Jacksonville to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Jacksonville to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Jacksonville and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Tue 10/1511:34 amJAX - NBO
2 stops42h 36mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/226:00 pmNBO - JAX
3 stops33h 04mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$1,389
Thu 10/1011:34 amJAX - JNB
2 stops50h 26mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/2011:00 pmJNB - JAX
3 stops51h 04mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$1,476
Thu 8/223:47 pmJAX - LOS
2 stops19h 13mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/11:40 pmLOS - JAX
3 stops59h 24mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$2,021
Thu 8/153:43 pmJAX - LOS
2 stops19h 17mEthiopian Air
Mon 8/261:40 pmLOS - JAX
3 stops35h 24mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$2,035
Thu 8/223:47 pmJAX - LOS
2 stops19h 13mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/11:40 pmLOS - JAX
3 stops59h 24mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$2,092
Sun 7/76:15 amJAX - ADD
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 8/168:45 amADD - JAX
2 stops44h 04mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$2,109
Sun 7/76:15 amJAX - ADD
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/1710:40 pmADD - JAX
2 stops30h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$2,286
Wed 7/246:15 amJAX - ADD
1 stop18h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 7/3110:40 pmADD - JAX
2 stops42h 53mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/29$2,296
Wed 6/126:18 amJAX - ADD
1 stop18h 42mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/18:35 amADD - JAX
2 stops33h 02mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$2,389

Cheap United Airlines flights from Jacksonville to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Jacksonville and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Mon 9/309:30 amJAX - CAI
3 stops34h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 11/114:45 pmCAI - JAX
2 stops37h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,208
Tue 11/511:08 amJAX - ACC
3 stops25h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/2010:40 pmACC - JAX
2 stops44h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,351
Thu 10/103:35 pmJAX - JNB
1 stop20h 10mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/207:00 pmJNB - JAX
2 stops34h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,415
Sat 9/142:30 pmJAX - CPT
1 stop18h 50mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/278:00 pmCPT - JAX
1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,527
Wed 6/127:05 pmJAX - ADD
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/110:45 amADD - JAX
2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,757
Tue 6/259:25 amJAX - LOS
1 stop19h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/2811:55 pmLOS - JAX
1 stop25h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$2,097
Sun 9/153:47 pmJAX - CPT
1 stop19h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/278:00 pmCPT - JAX
1 stop20h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$2,477
Sat 10/199:20 amJAX - LOS
1 stop19h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/2011:50 pmLOS - JAX
1 stop16h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/29$2,517
Thu 6/134:20 pmJAX - ADD
2 stops31h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/2010:40 pmADD - JAX
3 stops30h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$8,993

Cheap Jacksonville to Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Jacksonville to Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Prices were last updated on May 30, 2024.
Sun 6/911:07 amJAX - CMN
2 stops25h 08mIberia
Wed 7/1012:45 pmCMN - JAX
2 stops16h 14mIberia
Deal found 5/29$1,168
Fri 6/2811:07 amJAX - CMN
2 stops20h 03mIberia
Fri 7/512:45 pmCMN - JAX
2 stops16h 14mIberia
Deal found 5/29$1,280
Sun 6/304:52 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops25h 13mBritish Airways
Sun 7/216:15 pmCAI - JAX
2 stops31h 13mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,335
Sun 6/234:52 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops25h 13mBritish Airways
Wed 7/106:40 pmCAI - JAX
2 stops30h 48mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,348
Sun 6/911:07 amJAX - CAI
2 stops46h 13mBritish Airways
Sat 6/228:00 amCAI - JAX
2 stops22h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,363
Sun 6/234:52 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops25h 13mBritish Airways
Sun 6/308:00 amCAI - JAX
2 stops22h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,369
Sun 6/2310:25 amJAX - CAI
2 stops31h 40mBritish Airways
Sun 7/76:15 pmCAI - JAX
2 stops36h 44mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,376
Mon 6/1710:25 amJAX - CMN
2 stops30h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 7/21:40 pmCMN - JAX
2 stops39h 19mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,401
Mon 6/1710:56 amJAX - CMN
1 stop16h 54mRoyal Air Maroc
Tue 7/24:00 pmCMN - JAX
1 stop12h 59mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/30$1,426

Jacksonville to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Jacksonville and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Fri 11/811:37 amJAX - CMN
2 stops19h 28mIberia
Sun 11/176:55 pmCMN - JAX
2 stops51h 53mIberia
Deal found 5/29$815
Mon 11/45:20 pmJAX - CMN
2 stops18h 55mDelta
Thu 11/2811:20 amCMN - JAX
2 stops33h 26mDelta
Deal found 5/29$816
Mon 9/308:03 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops45h 02mQatar Airways
Mon 11/119:35 pmCAI - JAX
2 stops30h 19mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$914
Mon 9/308:03 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops45h 02mQatar Airways
Sun 11/101:20 amCAI - JAX
2 stops39h 34mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$919
Tue 10/83:31 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops37h 39mQatar Airways
Tue 11/58:05 pmCAI - JAX
2 stops31h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$922
Tue 9/106:10 amJAX - CAI
2 stops37h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 10/224:35 amCAI - JAX
2 stops36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/30$962
Mon 9/308:03 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops45h 02mQatar Airways
Mon 11/118:05 pmCAI - JAX
2 stops25h 56mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/29$982
Tue 11/51:32 pmJAX - ACC
2 stops25h 28mBritish Airways
Wed 11/2010:50 pmACC - JAX
2 stops23h 58mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/29$1,071
Sun 9/156:10 amJAX - CAI
2 stops34h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 9/292:05 amCAI - JAX
2 stops28h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/28$1,076

Jacksonville to Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Jacksonville to Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Sun 6/911:07 amJAX - CMN
2 stops25h 08mIberia
Wed 7/1012:45 pmCMN - JAX
2 stops16h 14mIberia
Deal found 5/29$1,168
Sun 6/911:07 amJAX - CAI
2 stops46h 13mBritish Airways
Sat 6/228:00 amCAI - JAX
2 stops22h 59mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,363
Sun 6/99:25 amJAX - CMN
3 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Wed 7/108:50 amCMN - JAX
2 stops18h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,578
Thu 6/134:03 pmJAX - ADD
2 stops48h 47mQatar Airways
Wed 6/191:10 amADD - JAX
2 stops27h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$1,640
Sun 6/99:25 amJAX - CMN
3 stops16h 45mAir Canada
Wed 7/108:50 amCMN - JAX
3 stops28h 38mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,684
Sun 6/912:50 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops29h 40mAir France
Fri 6/213:30 amCAI - JAX
2 stops19h 50mAir France
Deal found 5/30$1,704
Wed 6/127:05 pmJAX - ADD
2 stops27h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/110:45 amADD - JAX
2 stops42h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$1,757
Sun 6/94:20 pmJAX - CMN
2 stops27h 05mLufthansa
Tue 7/91:15 amCMN - JAX
2 stops23h 47mLufthansa
Deal found 5/29$1,792
Sun 6/912:10 pmJAX - CMN
1 stop15h 40mRoyal Air Maroc
Wed 7/104:00 pmCMN - JAX
1 stop12h 59mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 5/29$1,802

One-way flights to Africa from Jacksonville

Search for one-way flight options from Jacksonville to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.
Sun 8/1810:37 amJAX - CAI
2 stops31h 48mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/29$517
Tue 9/1010:46 amJAX - NBO
2 stops30h 04mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/30$606
Wed 7/36:10 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops32h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/29$780
Wed 7/310:50 amJAX - CAI
3 stops52h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$884
Wed 6/57:30 amJAX - LOS
2 stops54h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/29$895
Tue 9/103:47 pmJAX - NBO
3 stops26h 33mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/30$954
Sun 8/184:15 pmJAX - CAI
3 stops22h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 5/29$1,012
Wed 6/55:52 pmJAX - LOS
3 stops38h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,143
Thu 8/226:51 pmJAX - CAI
2 stops28h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/29$1,830

Find flights from Jacksonville to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Jacksonville to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,784,634 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2024.

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$815 - $1,389

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JacksonvilleCasablanca Mohamed V

JAX - CMN

JAXCMN

Jacksonville

Fri 11/8

2 stops19h 28m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 11/17

2 stops51h 53m

$815

JacksonvilleCasablanca Mohamed V

JAX - CMN

JAXCMN

Jacksonville

Mon 11/4

2 stops18h 55m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 11/28

2 stops33h 26m

$816

JacksonvilleCairo

JAX - CAI

JAXCAI

Jacksonville

Mon 9/30

2 stops45h 02m

Cairo

Mon 11/11

2 stops30h 19m

$914

JacksonvilleCairo

JAX - CAI

JAXCAI

Jacksonville

Tue 9/10

2 stops37h 40m

Cairo

Tue 10/22

2 stops36h 25m

$962

JacksonvilleAccra Kotoka

JAX - ACC

JAXACC

Jacksonville

Tue 11/5

2 stops25h 28m

Accra Kotoka

Wed 11/20

2 stops23h 58m

$1,071

JacksonvilleCairo

JAX - CAI

JAXCAI

Jacksonville

Mon 9/30

3 stops34h 35m

Cairo

Mon 11/11

2 stops37h 28m

$1,208

JacksonvilleAccra Kotoka

JAX - ACC

JAXACC

Jacksonville

Tue 10/29

2 stops26h 13m

Accra Kotoka

Mon 11/11

3 stops31h 36m

$1,331

JacksonvilleLagos Murtala Muhammed

JAX - LOS

JAXLOS

Jacksonville

Wed 10/23

2 stops27h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 11/21

2 stops27h 00m

$1,346

JacksonvilleNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

JAX - NBO

JAXNBO

Jacksonville

Tue 10/15

2 stops42h 36m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/22

3 stops33h 04m

$1,389

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Deals found on 5/29

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated May 30, 2024.
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.0
Very good
10,457 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,520 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,339 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.5
Good
1,730 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,915 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Jacksonville to Africa?

    Located just 11.2 mi from the city center, Jacksonville (JAX) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Africa from Jacksonville.

  • Can I find flights from Jacksonville to Africa for under $900 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Jacksonville to Africa for under $900. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Iberia for just $815, but on average you can expect to pay $1,050.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Jacksonville to Africa for under $1,200?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Jacksonville to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,200.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Jacksonville to Africa one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $517. Users have also found prices from $606 and $780 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Jacksonville to Africa?

  • What does JAX to JNB mean?

    Jacksonville Airport is JAX and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Jacksonville to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Jacksonville to Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

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    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Jacksonville to Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Jacksonville to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Jacksonville to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Jacksonville to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Jacksonville to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Jacksonville to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Jacksonville to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Jacksonville to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Jacksonville to Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Jacksonville to Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Jacksonville to Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Jacksonville to Africa flight deals updated?

    The Jacksonville to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/30.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Jacksonville to Africa?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Jacksonville to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Jacksonville to Africa (average of $1,191). Flying from Jacksonville to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,764). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Jacksonville to Africa

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IberiaCheapest$718Average$1,073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Royal Air MarocCheapest$765Average$1,268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$842Average$1,608FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air FranceCheapest$869Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest$899Average$1,206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$960Average$1,289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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American AirlinesCheapest$1,063Average$1,396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$1,137Average$1,458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$1,180Average$1,537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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