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$126+ 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 4/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — JFK
Mar 26 — Apr 21
Thu 3/26
Thu 4/2
1 adult, Economy
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What to know about flights from Africa

Discover essential information about flights departing from Africa, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Africa airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travelers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated February 24, 2026.

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$40 or less

Good one-way deal

$6 or less
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on February 24, 2026.

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Mon 3/162:25 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Sat 3/216:50 pm
IST
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CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/20$199
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Tue 3/102:25 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Mon 3/163:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/23$203
This Egyptair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Egyptair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1111:25 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Mon 3/163:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/23$205
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Mon 3/1611:25 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Sat 3/213:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/22$207
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Sat 3/1411:25 pm
CAI
-
IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Fri 4/33:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/23$212
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Fri 4/311:30 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Fri 4/103:50 am
IST
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CAI
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/20$213
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Fri 3/62:25 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Sun 3/83:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/21$214
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Tue 3/102:25 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Tue 3/173:50 am
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/23$219
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Sat 4/1111:30 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Wed 4/153:50 am
IST
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CAI
Nonstop2h 20m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/24$222
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Sat 3/1411:25 pm
CAI
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IST
Nonstop2h 25m
Egyptair
Sat 3/216:50 pm
IST
-
CAI
Nonstop2h 15m
Egyptair
Deal found 2/20$223
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Sat 4/42:25 am
NBO
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DXB
1 stop12h 35m
SAUDIA
Wed 4/155:30 pm
DXB
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NBO
1 stop8h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/21$301
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Mon 4/66:55 am
NBO
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DXB
1 stop8h 05m
SAUDIA
Wed 4/155:30 pm
DXB
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NBO
1 stop8h 05m
SAUDIA
Deal found 2/22$304

Find flights from Africa within your budget

 
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 February 24, 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 2,558,603 searches

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John F Kennedy Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Thu 3/19

5:25 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 3/30

1:55 am-3:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$277

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 6/21

6:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Istanbul

Tue 8/4

1:55 am-4:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$277

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Mon 6/15

9:50 am-2:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Istanbul

Mon 6/29

3:45 pm-2:50 am

1 stop11h 05m

$297

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Wed 3/18

5:25 am-8:50 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 3/26

2:20 am-3:40 am

Nonstop2h 20m

$320

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Wed 3/18

4:40 am-10:35 am

1 stop4h 55m

Istanbul

Sat 3/21

10:00 pm-1:55 am

1 stop4h 55m

$333

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 7/19

6:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Istanbul

Mon 7/27

1:55 am-4:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$367

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 7/19

6:05 am-8:30 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Istanbul

Thu 7/23

1:55 am-4:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$367

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Wed 7/15

4:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 7/22

10:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$369

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Sun 6/21

4:00 am-9:50 am

1 stop5h 50m

Istanbul

Wed 8/5

10:40 am-7:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$371

CairoIstanbul

CAI - IST

CAIIST

Cairo

Wed 4/1

6:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop13h 55m

Istanbul

Fri 4/17

1:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop12h 00m

$383

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Best time to book a flight from Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly from Africa with our price prediction graph.
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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.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa (average of $416). Flying from Africa in January will prove the most costly (average of $630). 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 February 21, 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Friday evenings when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Sunday at noon 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 $93
Egyptair
Egyptair
From $78
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From $180
Kenya Airways
Kenya Airways
From $67

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from Africa is Bejaia, with prices starting at $5. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Bejaia
Bejaia
From $5
Algiers Houari Boumediene
Algiers Houari Boumediene
From $6
Jijel
Jijel
From $12
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 February 24, 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, and British 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
8,239 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
8,239 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
1,537 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
7,762 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
6.6
Okay
411 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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
582 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,239 reviews

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

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 February 24, 2026.

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

    Johannesburg OR Tambo airport offers the cheapest routes to New York, from $58; whereas Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to Dubai, from $103. 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?

    July is currently the cheapest month to fly from Africa. At this moment in time January 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 Johannesburg to Durban from $58 round trip
    Fly from Nairobi to Mombasa from $103 round trip
    Fly from Johannesburg to Cape Town from $136 round trip
    Fly from Cairo to Istanbul from $174 round trip
    Fly from Cairo to Beirut from $228 round trip

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