Africa

$353+ Cheap flights from California to Africa

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LAX — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
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Cheap flight deals from California to Africa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from California (USCA) to Africa (AF0). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$725
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$382
(Kiwi.com)
From California to Africa
One-way flight from California to Africa

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Cheapest flights from California to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/251:10 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop34h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 3/115:20 amCAI - SFO
1 stop39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$725
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/243:15 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/25:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/14$726
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/269:00 amSFO - CAI
2 stops21h 55mITA Airways
Wed 3/125:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 1/15$728
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/110:25 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop38h 05mLOT
Sat 2/812:15 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 15mLOT
Deal found 1/16$735
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/307:30 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop40h 55mVueling
Mon 3/1711:25 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop29h 40mVueling
Deal found 1/16$737
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/65:30 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop20h 45mLufthansa
Sun 3/165:15 amCAI - LAX
1 stop20h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 1/16$744
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/36:00 amLAX - CAI
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/174:45 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop30h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$747
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/108:10 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop37h 30mSWISS
Mon 4/75:00 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop32h 30mSWISS
Deal found 1/16$754
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Wed 5/73:05 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop18h 45mAustrian Airlines
Fri 5/163:40 amCAI - LAX
1 stop19h 25mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 1/16$756
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/11:40 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/299:50 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/16$785
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/127:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop38h 40mSWISS
Mon 11/106:20 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop32h 05mSWISS
Deal found 1/16$786
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/233:55 pmONT - CAI
2 stops25h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 4/296:00 pmCAI - ONT
2 stops36h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$801

Find flights from California to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

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San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 2/25

1:10 pm-9:20 am

1 stop34h 10m

Cairo

Mon 3/10

2:15 am-12:05 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$725

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

3:15 pm-1:40 am

2 stops24h 25m

Cairo

Fri 5/2

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$726

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

9:00 am-4:55 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Cairo

Tue 3/11

4:30 am-2:05 pm

1 stop18h 35m

$728

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 2/1

10:25 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop38h 05m

Cairo

Sat 2/8

12:15 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$735

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 1/30

7:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Cairo

Mon 3/17

11:25 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop29h 40m

$737

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

7:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop40h 55m

Cairo

Thu 3/20

4:40 am-6:30 pm

2 stops22h 50m

$739

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 3/6

5:30 pm-12:15 am

1 stop20h 45m

Cairo

Sun 3/16

5:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$744

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 3/10

8:10 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Cairo

Thu 3/20

1:05 pm-5:30 pm

1 stop37h 25m

$754

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Wed 1/29

1:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Cairo

Wed 2/12

2:15 am-11:05 am

1 stop18h 50m

$759

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 2/8

8:40 am-3:35 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Cairo

Sat 5/10

4:45 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$778

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Best time to book a flight from California to Africa

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Travel insights for flights from California to Africa

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from California to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Africa as you normally would.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 January 17, 2025.
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

7.6
Good
1,112 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,350 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $418. SAUDIA flights start at $449 while deals on American Airlines start at $452 one-way.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from California to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 10 airlines flying from California to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$380Average$1,107FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
American AirlinesCheapest$516Average$1,445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$546Average$1,135FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$626Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$655Average$1,388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$663Average$1,110FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
SWISSCheapest$670Average$1,311FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air CanadaCheapest$679Average$1,416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LOTCheapest$712Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Royal JordanianCheapest$723Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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