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$119+ 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 6/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Wed 6/17
Wed 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 18, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Thu 6/18

4:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Thu 6/25

3:35 pm-2:50 am

1 stop11h 15m

$308
Quickest round-trip

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 9/13

10:40 am-1:00 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Istanbul

Thu 9/17

1:55 am-4:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$365

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 6/21

7:55 pm-9:45 am

1 stop13h 50m

Istanbul

Thu 6/25

3:35 pm-2:50 am

1 stop11h 15m

$372

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Thu 6/25

4:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Mon 6/29

8:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$387

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Fri 6/19

4:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Tue 6/23

8:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$387

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Tue 6/2

4:00 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

Istanbul

Fri 6/12

8:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$387

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 6/14

4:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Fri 6/26

8:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$387

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Thu 6/4

4:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

Istanbul

Thu 6/18

8:55 pm-2:50 am

1 stop5h 55m

$387

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 11/5

5:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/10

2:00 pm-8:30 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$549

HarareCape Town

HRE - CPT

HRECPT

Harare

Thu 8/13

8:50 am-2:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 8/17

9:55 am-4:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$592

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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.

When is the best time to book a flight from Africa?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Africa, you should look to book at least 50 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa (average of $908). Flying from Africa in September will prove the most costly (average of $1,024). 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 May 16, 2026.

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

Which airlines fly from Africa?

For flights departing from Africa check dates and pricing for the following: Royal Air Maroc, Delta, Egyptair, Air France, British Airways. These airlines depart to the following popular destinations: New York.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From $96
Egyptair
Egyptair
From $79
Royal Air Maroc
Royal Air Maroc
From $39
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $193

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from Africa is Algiers Houari Boumediene, with prices starting at $6. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Algiers Houari Boumediene
Algiers Houari Boumediene
From $6
Milan
Milan
From $13
Tbessa
Tbessa
From $17
Constantine Ain El Bey
Constantine Ain El Bey
From $17

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 May 18, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,Air France, andBritish Airways from Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,988 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Egyptair
6.5
Okay
428 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.
Royal Air Maroc
6.2
Okay
606 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,451 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Sally,Oct 2025

ATH - JFK

Only negative outcome of this trip was 3 hour delay, but everything else was fine.

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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 May 18, 2026.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Africa?

    Cairo airport offers the cheapest routes to Dubai, from $194; whereas Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Atlanta, from $258. 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?

    May is currently the cheapest month to fly from Africa. At this moment in time September 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 Istanbul from $194 round trip
    Fly from Cairo to Paris from $230 round trip
    Fly from Cairo to Rome from $244 round trip
    Fly from Cairo to Barcelona from $249 round trip
    Fly from Nairobi to Zanzibar from $258 round trip

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