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$385+ Cheap flights from the United States to Africa

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LAX — JNB
Apr 8 — Apr 151
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Cheap flight deals from USA to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$596
(KAYAK)

One-way from

$385
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,101

Good round-trip deal

$533 or less

Good one-way deal

$437 or less
From USA to Africa
One-way flight from USA to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($71 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/78:50 pmIAD - CAI
1 stop33h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Mon 10/69:30 pmCAI - IAD
1 stop27h 15mRoyal Jordanian
Deal found 4/1$596
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Wed 8/209:05 pmIAD - CAI
1 stop15h 15mRoyal Air Maroc
Mon 10/69:40 amCAI - IAD
1 stop16h 25mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 4/1$599
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 9/44:30 pmIAD - CAI
1 stop26h 45mITA Airways
Mon 10/64:45 amCAI - IAD
1 stop16h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 4/1$606
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Thu 10/234:30 pmIAD - CAI
1 stop17h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/38:50 pmCAI - IAD
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$626
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:35 pmIAD - CMN
1 stop14h 30mIberia
Mon 10/135:55 pmCMN - IAD
1 stop26h 05mIberia
Deal found 4/2$630
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 5/71:30 pmIAD - CMN
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/284:50 pmCMN - IAD
1 stop31h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/2$637
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Wed 8/205:25 pmIAD - CMN
1 stop23h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2011:25 amCMN - IAD
1 stop13h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/2$639
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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.
Wed 10/86:30 pmIAD - CMN
1 stop15h 20mDelta
Tue 10/1410:20 amCMN - IAD
1 stop13h 55mDelta
Deal found 4/2$645
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Sat 10/188:45 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop28h 45mRoyal Air Maroc
Mon 11/177:30 pmCAI - JFK
1 stop29h 25mRoyal Air Maroc
Deal found 4/2$650
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Sun 4/209:50 amJFK - CAI
2 stops33h 25mITA Airways
Thu 6/55:55 pmCAI - JFK
1 stop27h 00mITA Airways
Deal found 4/1$653
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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.
Sat 5/31:55 pmJFK - CAI
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/84:00 amCAI - JFK
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$657
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Mon 10/610:05 pmIAD - CMN
2 stops52h 10mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/169:00 amCMN - IAD
2 stops51h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/2$665

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from the United States to Africa that are best for you.

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Africa

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Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/7

8:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Cairo

Mon 10/6

9:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$596

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

9:05 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop15h 15m

Cairo

Mon 10/6

9:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$599

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

4:30 pm-2:15 am

1 stop26h 45m

Cairo

Mon 10/6

4:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop16h 55m

$606

Washington, D.C.Cairo

IAD - CAI

IADCAI

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

4:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 25m

Cairo

Mon 11/3

8:50 pm-2:40 pm

2 stops24h 50m

$627

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

1:30 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 5/28

4:50 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 55m

$637

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

5:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 11/20

11:25 am-7:20 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$639

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/20

1:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops23h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 11/20

11:25 am-7:20 pm

1 stop13h 55m

$650

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/29

9:50 am-2:15 am

2 stops33h 25m

Cairo

Tue 5/6

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop15h 30m

$651

New YorkCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 4/24

11:00 am-1:45 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Cairo

Tue 4/29

8:55 pm-9:00 am

1 stop19h 05m

$667

Washington, D.C.Casablanca

IAD - CMN

IADCMN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

3:55 pm-7:15 am

1 stop10h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 6/3

1:25 am-11:14 am

2 stops38h 49m

$683

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Africa

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from USA 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 US to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 April 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from USA 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 April 3, 2025.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Are there alternative sustainable ways to get to Africa from the USA?

    If you are looking to travel from the United States of America to Africa, the most sustainable mode of transportation is by flight. A flight is more sustainable since it offers a fast means to get to your destination as well as a more fuel-economical option. The use of ships combined with road transportation will use more fuel to get you to Africa from the USA, making them less sustainable. Therefore, the most sustainable mode of transportation from the USA to Africa is flights.

  • What can I do to reduce environmental pollution when traveling from the USA to Africa?

    If you intend to travel from the United States of America to Africa, there are several steps you can take to minimize or avoid environmental pollution. Firstly, you can think about avoiding the use of plastic baggage as well as items when traveling the route. Items such as plastic food carriers and plastic carrier bags are known to pollute most airports, making them less sustainable. Instead, you can consider using other carrier bags made from degradable material such as leather. Finally, you can think about securing direct flights rather than those having one or more stopovers. This reduces the total amount of fuel consumed for the journey.

  • What can I look for to identify a sustainable airline from the USA to Africa?

    When you have to fly from the USA to Africa, you can consider checking an airline’s SAF certification. This will help you identify an airline that is fuel-efficient regarding the type of fuel used. In addition, you can identify a sustainable airline by narrowing down on the type of engines used by the airplanes. Modern planes use more fuel-efficient engines in their planes, making them more sustainable.

  • What airports serve Africa from the USA?

    Most major, international airports in the United States service flights to Africa. The airport you choose will depend on the state you are leaving from and the destination country. Choosing to leave from a major airport will offer you the largest selection of routes and often, the lowest fares. Because of the closer proximity to Africa, east coast cities will offer shorter flight times and lower prices. Some airports to consider are John F Kennedy Airport (JFK ) in New York City and Washington Dulles International (IAD). If you are leaving from the west coast, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a major airport that will offer many flight options. JFK is a hub for Delta and American Airlines and LAX is a hub for American, United, and Delta Air Lines.

  • Which airlines fly directly from the USA to Africa?

    There are several major airlines and different origin cities that offer nonstop flights to Africa. Leaving from a major east coast city, such as New York or Washington DC, will give you the most nonstop flight options. United recently launched a year-round, daily nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport (NWR) to Johannesburg, South Africa. Egypt Air operates nonstop flights leaving from Los Angeles (LAX) on the west coast and Washington DC (IAD) on the east coast.

  • What are the layover options between the USA and Africa?

    In general, flights heading from the US to countries in Africa will connect in either Europe or the Middle East. The most popular routes flying through Europe have layovers in Zurich, Frankfurt, Rome, and Lisbon. Flying a route through the Middle East might include layovers in Doha, Dubai, or Istanbul. If you are leaving from a city on the west coast, such as Los Angeles, your layover cities might include Boston or Toronto. The layover times vary in length, ranging from several hours to more than ten hours. If you find yourself with a six-hour or longer layover in Istanbul, you can take advantage of one of the free city tours that the airport provides.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from the USA to Africa?

    A valid passport is required to enter all African countries. As an American passport holder, you can enter many African countries without a visa while others will require you to have a visa for entry. The latter include Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. However, the process is quite simple as the visa can be done on arrival. Although a visa on arrival is an option, it is recommended to apply beforehand to save yourself time at immigration when you arrive. Tourist visas are given on arrival provided that US passport holders can produce a return airline ticket and evidence of sufficient funds for the entire duration of their stay.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Vueling. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $385. Users have also found prices from $388 and $390 on Royal Air Maroc and Etihad Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from USA 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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Alternative routes for USA to Africa

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Top 10 airlines flying from USA to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 April 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$65Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$453Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
CondorCheapest$480Average$500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air EuropaCheapest$517Average$798FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
KLMCheapest$564Average$1,332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$597Average$1,150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Royal JordanianCheapest$661Average$1,255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Azores AirlinesCheapest$672Average$859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time74%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$683Average$1,096FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LOTCheapest$713Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Africa

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Africa. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • The flight route from the USA to Africa is serviced by many airlines, most of which comply with sustainability standards. For instance, American Airlines focuses on using natural materials efficiently and minimizing fuel use and noise pollution.
  • The United States of America is strict when it comes to environmental conservation measures placed for aircraft. All aircraft departing the USA for Africa must meet the carbon emission standards by incorporating fuel-saving methods into their operations.
  • The USA is served by major airports such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Denver International Airport (DEN). These airports are known to enforce strict sustainability measures. These include the control of engine efficiency on planes, aerodynamics of planes resulting in fuel consumption, and active noise pollution.

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