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$378+ Cheap flights from California to Africa

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LAX — JNB
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
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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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$719
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$378
(Kiwi.com)

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December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,267
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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 March 28, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 12/13:05 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/75:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$718
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 4/193:15 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Mon 5/194:45 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 3/27$719
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:32 amSFO - CMN
2 stops22h 43mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/129:35 amCMN - SFO
2 stops40h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$737
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:32 amSFO - CMN
2 stops22h 43mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/129:35 amCMN - SFO
1 stop21h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$745
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/1510:21 amSFO - CMN
2 stops17h 44mIberia
Thu 1/221:45 pmCMN - SFO
2 stops19h 37mIberia
Deal found 3/27$746
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sun 4/1310:57 pmLAX - CAI
2 stops31h 58mITA Airways
Tue 4/294:45 amCAI - LAX
2 stops27h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 3/27$751
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Mon 12/11:10 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop34h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 12/62:15 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/27$765
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sun 9/144:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 9/237:50 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop28h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/28$778
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/232:40 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop25h 50mLufthansa
Thu 8/281:25 amCMN - SFO
1 stop19h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$778
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 4/251:40 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Thu 5/12:10 amCAI - LAX
1 stop19h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/26$784
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/39:00 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop20h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 5/194:25 amCAI - LAX
1 stop21h 40mSAUDIA
Deal found 3/27$787
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/123:20 pmLAX - CAI
2 stops24h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:50 pmCAI - LAX
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$791

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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 March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Africa that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 4/19

3:15 pm-1:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Mon 5/19

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$719

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 4/13

10:57 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops31h 58m

Cairo

Tue 4/29

4:45 am-9:45 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$751

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Wed 4/16

4:20 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cairo

Tue 5/6

2:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop21h 55m

$778

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Wed 7/23

2:40 pm-12:30 am

1 stop25h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 8/28

1:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$778

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 4/21

6:45 pm-8:15 am

1 stop28h 30m

Cairo

Wed 5/14

2:10 am-4:40 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$781

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:56 pm-7:15 am

3 stops34h 19m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 10/14

9:00 am-12:09 am

2 stops47h 09m

$782

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 4/17

1:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop33h 35m

Cairo

Thu 5/8

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop39h 35m

$783

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 5/3

9:00 pm-3:05 am

1 stop20h 05m

Cairo

Mon 5/19

4:25 am-4:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$787

San FranciscoCasablanca

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

12:35 pm-7:15 am

2 stops34h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/20

1:25 am-12:40 pm

1 stop19h 15m

$807

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 5/18

7:45 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop35h 20m

Cairo

Thu 6/5

7:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$810

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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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Cheapflights Insights

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 March 28, 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 March 28, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7,897 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
3,190 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,321 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
1,570 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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
7.5
Good
769 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,897 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

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 Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $443. American Airlines flights start at $452 while deals on TAP AIR PORTUGAL start at $469 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$65Average$903FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
IberiaCheapest$515Average$1,127FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$597Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$629Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$655Average$1,453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Air CanadaCheapest$691Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
SAUDIACheapest$700Average$1,087FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Royal JordanianCheapest$723Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$763Average$891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LOTCheapest$788Average$1,272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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