Cheap flights to Africa

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Jun 13 — Jun 201

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Flights to Africa in 2023

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,157

Round-trip from

$579

One-way from

$284
High demand for flights, 16% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in June 2023
From New York to Cairo
One-way flight from New York to Africa

Cheap flights to Africa in June, July 2023

The best prices found for CAI flights for June, July

Africa 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Africa found for this year

Last minute flights to Africa

Late deals on round-trip flights to Africa, departing today and this week

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The cheapest one-way flights to Africa

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$579 - $753

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Thu 10/19

1 stop14h 45m

Cairo

Wed 11/1

1 stop33h 10m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 11/1

2 stops22h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 11/10

1 stop14h 30m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 10/6

1 stop26h 15m

Cairo

Tue 10/17

1 stop26h 55m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 9/20

Nonstop6h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 10/3

Nonstop7h 50m

NewarkCasablanca Mohamed V

EWR - CMN

EWRCMN

Newark

Sat 11/4

2 stops30h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 11/22

1 stop11h 20m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 11/5

1 stop15h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 11/29

1 stop11h 20m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 10/9

1 stop13h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 10/20

1 stop13h 40m

NewarkCasablanca Mohamed V

EWR - CMN

EWRCMN

Newark

Sun 11/5

1 stop15h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 11/20

2 stops34h 46m

New York John F Kennedy IntlCairo

JFK - CAI

JFKCAI

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/27

1 stop23h 50m

Cairo

Sun 10/1

1 stop21h 50m

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Reviews of Airlines Servicing Africa

Emirates
8.0
Very good
1,080 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Budget Air scheduled a 22 hour layover in Seattle. They refused to put us on an earlier flight saying that it was run by Skywest. Later I called again and they said that a schedule change would cost $1500. Both times they lied. I had heard that Kayak was good. But after being moved to budget air I will never use either Kayak or Budget Air again.

Emirates
8.0
Very good
1,080 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
1,080 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Budget Air scheduled a 22 hour layover in Seattle. They refused to put us on an earlier flight saying that it was run by Skywest. Later I called again and they said that a schedule change would cost $1500. Both times they lied. I had heard that Kayak was good. But after being moved to budget air I will never use either Kayak or Budget Air again.

Delta
8.0
Very good
2,399 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
1,080 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Budget Air scheduled a 22 hour layover in Seattle. They refused to put us on an earlier flight saying that it was run by Skywest. Later I called again and they said that a schedule change would cost $1500. Both times they lied. I had heard that Kayak was good. But after being moved to budget air I will never use either Kayak or Budget Air again.

Air France
7.7
Good
198 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
1,080 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Budget Air scheduled a 22 hour layover in Seattle. They refused to put us on an earlier flight saying that it was run by Skywest. Later I called again and they said that a schedule change would cost $1500. Both times they lied. I had heard that Kayak was good. But after being moved to budget air I will never use either Kayak or Budget Air again.

SWISS
7.6
Good
354 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
1,080 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Budget Air scheduled a 22 hour layover in Seattle. They refused to put us on an earlier flight saying that it was run by Skywest. Later I called again and they said that a schedule change would cost $1500. Both times they lied. I had heard that Kayak was good. But after being moved to budget air I will never use either Kayak or Budget Air again.

LOT
7.6
Good
204 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
1,080 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.0

Entertainment

8.1

Crew

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Budget Air scheduled a 22 hour layover in Seattle. They refused to put us on an earlier flight saying that it was run by Skywest. Later I called again and they said that a schedule change would cost $1500. Both times they lied. I had heard that Kayak was good. But after being moved to budget air I will never use either Kayak or Budget Air again.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The cheapest ticket to Africa found for each month in 2023 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.

January

$1,209

February

$1,194

March

$1,214

April

$1,268

May

$1,197

June

$1,441

July

$1,589

August

$1,343

September

$1,267

October

$1,233

November

$1,233

December

$1,398

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Africa is currently February; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

When is the best time to fly to Africa?

Average Africa flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2023 and 2024 by month

NYC - CAI

Price

$856 - $1,407

CAI

Temperature

55.4 - 82.4 °F

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight to Africa, you should look to book at least 53 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.

Which day is cheapest to fly to Africa?

The cheapest flights to Africa are usually found when departing on a Sunday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Friday.

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Africa?

Africa flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight at noon. Booking a flight in the afternoon will likely mean higher prices.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Africa?

Popular flight destinations in Africa include Egypt, South Africa, Morocco, Kenya and Nigeria.

With an ancient history dating back to 3300 BC, Africa has an indefinable mystery and allure surrounding it, and each country within this large continent differs dramatically. From the North African countries – Morocco, Egypt or Tunisia through Nigeria, Sudan and Mali to South Africa the countries and their languages are varied and mix their African heritage with multicultural influences.

It’s important to plan your African trip right since it is such a vast continent with an abundance of attractions to see and must-try activities. If you’re interested in seeing wild animals then visit Kenya for the most impressive wildlife and the best organized tours. Or if history is your forte, where better to revel in the past than the ancient land of the pyramids and pharaohs? Visit Egypt for an experience of a lifetime. But if your idea of the perfect holiday is to spend lazy days on unspoilt beaches, then visit Africa’s popular island – Zanzibar in Tanzania.

Africa climate

The weather throughout the African continent is generally the same: warm year-round. But the North African countries including Egypt and Tunisia tend to be extremely hot between the months of June and September. High season is from September to April when the weather’s milder. 

Best Time to Fly to Africa

The best time for game watching is in mid-summer, specifically July when the rainy season is over.

South Africa enjoys its high season in December and January when hoards of tourists visit its cities but flights and accommodations are pricier during this period. Try to avoid visiting in from September to January when the gale winds blow wildly.

Countries closer to the Indian Ocean, Tanzania and Mauritius for example, have a heavy tropical rainy season that runs anywhere from January to March or even until June in some countries. For the best weather visit Africa anytime between June and October but try to avoid the scorching heat from December to March.

Africa Travel Information

  • Many travelers would pick the Caribbean when searching for a beach destination, but Africa has some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Mauritius in the Indian Ocean, for example, has some of the best diving and fishing in the area. While the island of Zanzibar in Tanzania has been dubbed “paradise” by many visitors because of its turquoise waters.
  • History buffs should head to Tunisia where they’ll find ancient Roman ruins in Carthage and Roman mosaics in the Unesco World-Heritage protected Medina. Libya is another fascinating North African country that boasts remnants of Greek and Roman civilizations. And Egypt, of course, is undeniably the mecca of archaeologists and historians.
  • Zebras running in the wild, elephants brushing up against your jeep; these are the images of safari, and Kenya offers visitors an authentic experience in game lodges and tented camps. Less popular, but virtually untouched, is Botswana – home to the spectacular Okavango Delta. Here, you’ll find a 5,850 sq. mile inland flood plain filled with waterways, forests, islands and stunning wildlife.
  • If Lawrence of Arabia ever inspired you to ride on a horse through the endless desert, then you’ll get your wish in Mali. This West African country sits on the edge of the Sahara, the world’s largest desert, where nomads and camels ride in from the legendary city of Timbuktu.
  • Safaris, beaches, nightlife and history: South Africa combines them all seamlessly. Head to Cape Town and visit the infamous Robben Island prison where Nelson Mandela was imprisoned under Apartheid. Then take the cable car up to Table Mountain and enjoy the sensational views of the city.
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