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$410+ Cheap flights from California to 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 5/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from California to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated May 1, 2025.

Round-trip from

$723
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$410
(StudentUniverse)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$1,232
From California to Africa
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Cheapest flights from California to Africa
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 May 1, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/186:45 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop20h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 6/36:00 pmALG - SFO
1 stop24h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$723
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 5/188:00 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop17h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 6/68:00 amALG - SFO
2 stops43h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$728
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/123:15 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop23h 45mITA Airways
Tue 6/34:55 pmALG - SFO
1 stop28h 20mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$729
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 8/46:41 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops57h 04mAir Canada
Sat 9/202:50 pmALG - SFO
1 stop28h 21mAir Canada
Deal found 4/29$742
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/2210:55 amSFO - ALG
2 stops17h 30mAir France
Tue 8/197:10 pmALG - SFO
1 stop25h 40mAir France
Deal found 4/30$750
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Mon 5/193:15 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Sun 6/84:45 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 4/29$753
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/123:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/228:50 pmCAI - LAX
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$758
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 9/144:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Sun 11/167:35 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop27h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$766
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/192:40 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop24h 45mLufthansa
Wed 6/41:50 amALG - SFO
1 stop18h 50mLufthansa
Deal found 4/30$768
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Tue 8/191:40 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop21h 05mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/26:10 amCAI - LAX
1 stop39h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$781
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/137:21 amSFO - ALG
2 stops20h 39mIberia
Sat 5/316:00 pmALG - SFO
1 stop33h 05mIberia
Deal found 4/30$785
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/56:45 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop18h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 5/132:10 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$788

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Africa that are best for you.

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California

Fly to

Africa

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

6:45 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 6/3

6:00 pm-10:35 am

1 stop24h 35m

$723

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

8:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Fri 6/6

8:00 am-7:48 pm

2 stops43h 48m

$728

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

3:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 6/3

4:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop28h 20m

$729

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 8/4

6:41 pm-11:45 am

2 stops57h 04m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sat 9/20

2:50 pm-11:11 am

1 stop28h 21m

$742

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

10:55 am-12:25 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 8/19

7:10 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$750

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/19

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Sun 6/8

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$753

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 9/14

4:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Cairo

Sun 11/16

7:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$766

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/12

3:15 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Cairo

Tue 5/27

7:55 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops27h 20m

$767

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

2:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 6/4

1:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$768

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Tue 8/19

1:40 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop21h 05m

Cairo

Tue 9/2

6:10 am-11:45 am

1 stop39h 35m

$781

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Best time to book a flight from California to Africa

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Africa

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

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

Find hourly flight availability from California 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 May 1, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,216 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,334 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
781 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,588 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

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 California to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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. Air France flights start at $432 while deals on Delta start at $437 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from California 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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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 May 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$65Average$911FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
IberiaCheapest$515Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$597Average$1,217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$618Average$1,100FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$655Average$1,401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$688Average$1,066FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Air CanadaCheapest$691Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Royal JordanianCheapest$723Average$1,591FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$763Average$883FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$793Average$1,247FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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