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$405+ Cheap flights from California to 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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated abril 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$731
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$409
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,214
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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 abril 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
lun. 9/17:40 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops56h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/91:50 amALG - SFO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$708
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/223:15 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop16h 45mITA Airways
jue. 5/224:25 amALG - SFO
1 stop16h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 4/15$715
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/1010:20 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops37h 30mBritish Airways
lun. 6/98:50 pmALG - SFO
2 stops34h 53mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$727
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 8/227:40 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops56h 05mAir Canada
lun. 9/292:50 pmALG - SFO
2 stops34h 25mAir Canada
Deal found 4/16$729
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
vie. 5/26:45 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop20h 45mTurkish Airlines
mié. 5/216:00 pmALG - SFO
1 stop30h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$732
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 4/273:15 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
dom. 6/84:45 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 4/16$739
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/303:15 pmLAX - CAI
2 stops24h 25mMultiple Airlines
mar. 6/105:55 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop29h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$741
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/292:15 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops19h 05mAir France
mié. 5/76:20 pmCMN - SFO
1 stop26h 30mAir France
Deal found 4/16$750
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/118:25 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop16h 35mMultiple Airlines
vie. 5/3010:20 amCMN - SFO
1 stop15h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/16$760
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/104:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
mar. 9/232:05 amCAI - LAX
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/17$761
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/161:40 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
vie. 5/236:10 amCAI - LAX
1 stop21h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$762
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 5/118:25 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop16h 35mDelta
vie. 5/3010:20 amCMN - SFO
2 stops23h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/16$770

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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 abril 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

lun. 9/1

7:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops56h 05m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

jue. 10/9

1:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$708

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

sáb. 5/10

10:20 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops37h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

mar. 6/10

7:00 pm-11:43 pm

2 stops36h 43m

$727

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

vie. 8/22

7:40 pm-11:45 am

2 stops56h 05m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

lun. 9/29

2:50 pm-5:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$729

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

vie. 5/2

6:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

mié. 5/21

6:00 pm-4:40 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$732

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

dom. 4/27

3:15 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Cairo

vie. 6/13

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$739

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

mié. 4/30

3:15 pm-1:40 am

2 stops24h 25m

Cairo

mar. 6/10

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$741

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

mar. 4/29

2:15 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops19h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

mié. 5/7

6:20 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$750

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

mié. 9/10

4:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cairo

mar. 9/23

2:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$761

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

vie. 5/16

1:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop24h 00m

Cairo

vie. 5/23

6:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop21h 50m

$762

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

dom. 5/11

8:25 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

vie. 5/30

10:20 am-1:39 am

2 stops23h 19m

$770

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Best time to book a flight from California to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from California with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Africa

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 abril 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 abril 17, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ITA Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $409. Qatar Airways flights start at $423 while deals on Air France start at $432 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 abril 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$65Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
IberiaCheapest$515Average$1,117FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$597Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$618Average$1,085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$655Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$688Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Air CanadaCheapest$691Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Royal JordanianCheapest$723Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$763Average$889FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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