How long is the flight from California to Africa?

Airlines like ITA Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Africa in about 20h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 58m. California and Africa are separated by a distance of 7587 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ITA Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $410. Delta flights start at $507 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $516 one-way.

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.

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).

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.

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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 October 16, 2025.

Wed 10/229:00 amSFO - CAI

2 stops31h 15mITA Airways

Wed 10/296:55 pmCAI - SFO

1 stop29h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$659

Thu 11/133:05 pmSFO - CAI

1 stop25h 10mITA Airways

Fri 11/214:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops24h 12mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$660

Thu 10/307:00 amSFO - CAI

2 stops34h 15mITA Airways

Thu 11/134:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops27h 15mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$663

Fri 11/147:00 amSFO - CAI

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/215:55 pmCAI - SFO

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$664

Fri 10/243:15 pmSFO - CAI

1 stop26h 00mITA Airways

Fri 11/214:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops23h 03mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$665

Thu 11/131:20 pmSFO - CAI

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/244:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$667

Mon 11/178:25 amSFO - CAI

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/34:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops27h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$668

Tue 10/2110:50 amSFO - CAI

2 stops29h 25mITA Airways

Mon 1/195:55 pmCAI - SFO

2 stops49h 48mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$670

Sat 11/293:05 pmSFO - CAI

1 stop25h 10mITA Airways

Wed 12/104:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops41h 28mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$672

Tue 10/2110:50 amSFO - CAI

2 stops29h 25mITA Airways

Thu 12/115:55 pmCAI - SFO

2 stops33h 47mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$677

Wed 10/153:15 pmLAX - CAI

1 stop25h 00mITA Airways

Thu 10/306:55 pmCAI - LAX

1 stop29h 35mITA Airways

Deal found 10/13

$724

Sat 10/253:15 pmLAX - CAI

1 stop26h 00mITA Airways

Sat 11/224:35 amCAI - LAX

2 stops27h 12mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$725

Best flights from California to Africa
Discover carefully curated flight deals from California to Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

Wed 1/1410:52 amSFO - CAI

2 stops29h 23mITA Airways

Sun 3/224:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops25h 28mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$719

Mon 11/246:00 amONT - CAI

2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/61:55 amCAI - ONT

2 stops49h 48mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$735

Thu 11/65:40 pmLAX - CAI

1 stop20h 25mDelta

Thu 12/42:10 amCAI - LAX

1 stop26h 35mDelta

Deal found 10/15

$756

Wed 2/182:00 pmLAX - CAI

2 stops24h 10mKLM

Thu 2/262:10 amCAI - LAX

1 stop26h 30mKLM

Deal found 10/14

$760

Tue 1/206:15 amSJC - CAI

2 stops30h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 2/28:20 pmCAI - SJC

2 stops36h 39mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/16

$992

Wed 11/264:50 pmSFO - NBO

2 stops41h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 12/1311:55 pmNBO - SFO

2 stops51h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$1,048

Sun 11/239:40 pmSFO - NBO

3 stops62h 05mBrussels Airlines

Mon 12/1511:40 pmNBO - SFO

2 stops30h 40mBrussels Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$1,051

Tue 11/256:45 amSNA - CAI

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/51:55 amCAI - SNA

2 stops29h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$735

Wed 12/33:20 pmLAX - CAI

1 stop24h 55mITA Airways

Wed 12/174:35 amCAI - LAX

1 stop18h 55mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$749

Sat 11/812:30 amSFO - CAI

2 stops37h 35mDelta

Wed 11/122:10 amCAI - SFO

1 stop21h 15mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$761

Thu 2/52:00 pmLAX - CAI

2 stops24h 10mKLM

Fri 2/273:10 amCAI - LAX

1 stop22h 55mKLM

Deal found 10/16

$761

Tue 11/256:45 amSNA - CAI

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/61:55 amCAI - SNA

2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$735

Tue 10/283:40 pmSFO - CAI

2 stops23h 25mDelta

Thu 12/42:10 amCAI - SFO

1 stop21h 15mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$761

Sun 10/2611:05 pmSFO - CAI

2 stops32h 50mITA Airways

Wed 11/54:35 amCAI - SFO

1 stop18h 30mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$764

Sun 11/237:34 pmSNA - CAI

2 stops39h 36mUnited Airlines

Fri 2/61:55 amCAI - SNA

2 stops29h 57mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$735

Thu 11/207:20 amLAX - CAI

2 stops30h 45mDelta

Fri 12/52:10 amCAI - LAX

1 stop23h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/16

$761

Tue 10/2811:05 pmSFO - CAI

2 stops32h 50mITA Airways

Tue 12/95:55 pmCAI - SFO

2 stops36h 24mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$768

Sun 11/237:34 pmSNA - CAI

2 stops39h 36mUnited Airlines

Thu 2/51:55 amCAI - SNA

2 stops28h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$735

Fri 2/206:30 amLAX - CAI

2 stops31h 40mDelta

Mon 3/92:10 amCAI - LAX

1 stop23h 55mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$761

Mon 1/1211:18 pmSFO - CAI

2 stops40h 57mITA Airways

Thu 3/264:35 amCAI - SFO

1 stop18h 30mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$769

Tue 10/2810:48 amSJC - CAI

2 stops27h 17mQatar Airways

Sun 11/91:05 pmCAI - SJC

2 stops40h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/16

$1,035

Tue 11/256:45 amSNA - CAI

2 stops28h 15mUnited Airlines

Wed 2/41:35 amCAI - SNA

2 stops41h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$735

Mon 12/84:40 pmSFO - NBO

3 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/2411:55 pmNBO - SFO

2 stops27h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$1,109

Sun 11/97:10 amLAX - CAI

2 stops30h 55mDelta

Sat 11/152:10 amCAI - LAX

1 stop21h 00mDelta

Deal found 10/15

$761

Mon 1/1211:18 pmSFO - CAI

2 stops40h 57mITA Airways

Tue 3/245:55 pmCAI - SFO

2 stops36h 55mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$779

Mon 3/236:15 amSJC - CAI

2 stops31h 50mQatar Airways

Mon 4/61:05 amCAI - SJC

2 stops30h 13mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/15

$1,037

Tue 11/42:15 pmLAX - LOS

2 stops21h 45mKLM

Wed 11/1911:55 pmLOS - LAX

1 stop22h 15mKLM

Deal found 10/14

$1,059

Mon 2/231:52 pmONT - CAI

2 stops21h 18mUnited Airlines

Mon 3/91:35 amCAI - ONT

2 stops27h 55mUnited Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$736

Thu 11/137:15 amSNA - CAI

2 stops30h 50mDelta

Sun 11/162:10 amCAI - SNA

2 stops30h 18mDelta

Deal found 10/14

$770

Mon 1/1211:18 pmSFO - CAI

2 stops40h 57mITA Airways

Fri 3/275:55 pmCAI - SFO

2 stops35h 04mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$779

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Thu 10/163:15 pmLAX - CAI

1 stop25h 00mITA Airways

Fri 10/244:45 amCAI - LAX

2 stops26h 48mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$728

Sun 10/197:55 pmLAX - CAI

1 stop22h 25mTurkish Airlines

Mon 11/172:20 amCAI - LAX

1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$729

Tue 10/2110:50 amSFO - CAI

2 stops29h 25mITA Airways

Wed 12/104:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops41h 28mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$670

Wed 10/229:00 amSFO - CAI

2 stops31h 15mITA Airways

Wed 10/296:55 pmCAI - SFO

1 stop29h 10mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$659

Fri 10/243:15 pmSFO - CAI

1 stop26h 00mITA Airways

Sat 11/225:55 pmCAI - SFO

2 stops37h 55mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$665

Thu 10/307:00 amSFO - CAI

2 stops34h 15mITA Airways

Thu 11/134:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops27h 15mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$663

Thu 11/133:05 pmSFO - CAI

1 stop25h 10mITA Airways

Fri 11/214:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops24h 12mITA Airways

Deal found 10/14

$660

Thu 11/131:20 pmSFO - CAI

2 stops21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/244:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops26h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$667

Fri 11/147:00 amSFO - CAI

2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines

Fri 11/215:55 pmCAI - SFO

1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$664

Mon 11/178:25 amSFO - CAI

2 stops23h 50mMultiple Airlines

Wed 12/34:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops27h 04mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$668

Sat 11/293:05 pmSFO - CAI

1 stop25h 10mITA Airways

Wed 12/104:35 amCAI - SFO

2 stops41h 28mITA Airways

Deal found 10/15

$672

Sat 11/297:45 amLAX - CAI

2 stops27h 00mMultiple Airlines

Thu 12/114:35 pmCAI - LAX

2 stops36h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$732

One-way flights from California to Africa
Search for one-way flight options from California to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

Mon 10/275:35 pmSFO - CAI

3 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$344

Mon 11/104:35 pmSFO - CAI

3 stops46h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$373

Tue 10/214:40 pmLAX - CAI

3 stops47h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$381

Fri 10/245:15 pmLAX - CAI

2 stops45h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$382

Sat 11/294:35 pmSFO - CAI

3 stops53h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$384

Thu 1/155:30 pmLAX - CAI

3 stops51h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$384

Tue 11/181:00 pmSFO - CAI

3 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$385

Thu 11/68:30 amLAX - CAI

2 stops31h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/15

$385

Mon 10/274:00 pmLAX - CAI

2 stops21h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/14

$386

Mon 12/14:35 pmSFO - CAI

3 stops52h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$389

Sun 11/168:30 amLAX - CAI

3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$389

Mon 12/112:15 pmLAX - CAI

2 stops37h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/16

$391

Cheap flight deals from California to Africa

Round-trip from	$649 (ITA Airways)
One-way from	$344 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	January
Average price	$1,188

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Price

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

10:52 am-2:15 am

2 stops29h 23m

Cairo

Sun 3/22

4:35 am-9:03 pm

2 stops25h 28m

$719

OntarioCairo

ONT - CAI

ONTCAI

Ontario

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-9:10 pm

2 stops29h 10m

Cairo

Fri 2/6

1:55 am-5:43 pm

2 stops49h 48m

$735

Santa AnaCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/25

6:45 am-9:00 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Cairo

Thu 2/5

1:55 am-9:18 pm

2 stops29h 23m

$735

Santa AnaCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/25

6:45 am-9:00 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Cairo

Fri 2/6

1:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$735

Santa AnaCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/23

7:34 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops39h 36m

Cairo

Fri 2/6

1:55 am-9:52 pm

2 stops29h 57m

$735

Santa AnaCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sun 11/23

7:34 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops39h 36m

Cairo

Thu 2/5

1:55 am-8:17 pm

2 stops28h 22m

$735

Santa AnaCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Tue 11/25

6:45 am-9:00 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Cairo

Wed 2/4

1:35 am-8:58 am

2 stops41h 23m

$735

OntarioCairo

ONT - CAI

ONTCAI

Ontario

Mon 2/23

1:52 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops21h 18m

Cairo

Mon 3/9

1:35 am-8:30 pm

2 stops27h 55m

$736

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Wed 12/3

3:20 pm-2:15 am

1 stop24h 55m

Cairo

Wed 12/17

4:35 am-1:30 pm

1 stop18h 55m

$749

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 11/6

5:40 pm-12:05 am

1 stop20h 25m

Cairo

Thu 12/4

2:10 am-6:45 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$756

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $517). Flying from California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Africa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 3% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Africa?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Africa flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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How long is the flight from California to Africa?
Airlines like ITA Airways, United Airlines, and Delta fly from California to Africa in about 20h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 8h 58m. California and Africa are separated by a distance of 7587 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from California to Africa one-way?
To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with ITA Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $410. Delta flights start at $507 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $516 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $517). Flying from California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $836). 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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Iberia	Cheapest$402	Average$1,179	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
SWISS	Cheapest$484	Average$1,336	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	Cheapest$500	Average$1,028	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$568	Average$1,328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$645	Average$1,398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Vueling	Cheapest$648	Average$963	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
SAUDIA	Cheapest$712	Average$1,021	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time86%
Austrian Airlines	Cheapest$763	Average$852	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time78%
LOT	Cheapest$767	Average$1,149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time81%
Virgin Atlantic	Cheapest$812	Average$1,448	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%

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