Africa

$123+ Cheap flights from Africa

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 7/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Apr 1 — Apr 81
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What to know about flights from Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated March 27, 2025.

Good round-trip deal

$18 or less

Good one-way deal

$12 or less
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Cheapest flights from Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on March 27, 2025.

Sat 5/312:30 amCAI - IST
Nonstop2h 20mEgyptair
Sun 5/114:30 amIST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mEgyptair
Deal found 3/26$215
Mon 5/193:40 amCAI - ATH
1 stop20h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/276:55 amATH - CAI
1 stop10h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$217
Wed 7/164:35 pmCAI - ATH
Nonstop2h 00mEgyptair
Sun 7/2010:55 pmATH - CAI
Nonstop1h 55mEgyptair
Deal found 3/27$218
Tue 5/206:00 pmCAI - ATH
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Tue 5/276:55 amATH - CAI
1 stop10h 15mSWISS
Deal found 3/26$224
Fri 5/163:45 amCAI - ATH
1 stop8h 00mLufthansa
Sun 5/186:00 amATH - CAI
1 stop20h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 3/26$225
Mon 9/2210:00 amCAI - ATH
Nonstop2h 05mAegean Airlines
Tue 9/305:05 pmATH - CAI
Nonstop2h 00mAegean Airlines
Deal found 3/26$234
Mon 5/193:40 amCAI - ATH
1 stop20h 00mAustrian Airlines
Fri 5/306:30 amATH - CAI
1 stop20h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/26$243
Fri 4/183:15 amCAI - IST
1 stop9h 00mJazeera Airways
Tue 4/222:10 pmIST - CAI
1 stop13h 20mJazeera Airways
Deal found 3/26$251
Mon 5/124:55 amCAI - IST
1 stop16h 25mLufthansa
Fri 5/162:00 pmIST - CAI
1 stop13h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$263
Sat 6/147:55 pmCAI - IST
1 stop6h 25mAegean Airlines
Thu 6/198:50 pmIST - CAI
1 stop6h 00mAegean Airlines
Deal found 3/26$272
Thu 5/83:40 pmCAI - IST
1 stop28h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/114:30 amIST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$280
Thu 4/105:10 amCAI - IST
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/246:55 amIST - CAI
Nonstop2h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$288

Find flights from Africa within your budget

Find flights departing from Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on March 27, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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John F Kennedy Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sat 5/3

12:30 am-2:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

Istanbul

Sun 5/11

4:30 am-6:50 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$215

CairoAthens

CAI - ATH

CAIATH

Cairo

Mon 5/19

3:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/27

6:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$217

CairoAthens

CAI - ATH

CAIATH

Cairo

Wed 7/16

4:35 pm-6:35 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 7/20

10:55 pm-12:50 am

Nonstop1h 55m

$218

CairoAthens

CAI - ATH

CAIATH

Cairo

Tue 5/20

6:00 pm-12:55 am

1 stop30h 55m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 5/27

6:55 am-5:10 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$224

CairoAthens

CAI - ATH

CAIATH

Cairo

Fri 5/16

3:45 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Sun 5/18

6:00 am-2:20 am

1 stop20h 20m

$225

CairoAthens

CAI - ATH

CAIATH

Cairo

Mon 9/22

10:00 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 05m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Tue 9/30

5:05 pm-7:05 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$234

CairoAthens

CAI - ATH

CAIATH

Cairo

Mon 5/19

3:40 am-11:40 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Athens Eleftherios V.

Fri 5/30

6:30 am-2:40 am

1 stop20h 10m

$243

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Fri 4/18

3:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Istanbul

Tue 4/22

2:10 pm-2:30 am

1 stop13h 20m

$251

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Mon 5/12

4:55 am-9:20 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Istanbul

Fri 5/16

2:00 pm-3:10 am

1 stop13h 10m

$263

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sat 6/14

7:55 pm-2:20 am

1 stop6h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 6/19

8:50 pm-2:50 am

1 stop6h 00m

$272

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Best time to book a flight from Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa (average of $403). Flying from Africa in August will prove the most costly (average of $623). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Africa to John F Kennedy Intl. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Sunday at noon when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Thursday at noon when fares are usually the most expensive.

Airline reviews for flights from Africa

Read reviews and ratings of airlines operating flights from Africa. Gain insights into the quality of service, in-flight amenities, customer experiences, and overall satisfaction to choose the best airline for your Africa travel. Please note that the reviews are sourced from user searches and were last updated on March 27, 2025. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
8.3
Very good
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
8.0
Very good
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁
8.3
Very good

Entertainment

7.3

Food

7.4

Crew

8.4

Comfort

8.2

Overall

8.3

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 4
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jul 2023

VRN - SSH

I have never used this airline and was pleasantly surprised, meal and drinks included in the price, I didn't have luggage and I'm assuming that was in the price as well. Staff were great and I would not hesitate to use this airline in the future. Overall a great experience 😁

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated March 27, 2025.
  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Africa?

    Cairo airport offers the cheapest routes to Amman, from $81; whereas Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Dubai, from $113. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Africa?

    January is currently the cheapest month to fly from Africa. At this moment in time August is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Africa?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Africa to embark to:
    Fly from Cairo to Hurghada from $81 round trip
    Fly from Cairo to Sharm el-Sheikh from $87 round trip
    Fly from Cairo to Luxor from $94 round trip
    Fly from Nairobi to Mombasa from $113 round trip
    Fly from Cairo to Jeddah from $132 round trip

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