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$366+ 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 1/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Dec 26 — Jan 21
Fri 12/26
Fri 1/2
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 26, 2025.

This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/411:26 amLAX - CAI
2 stops28h 49mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/124:35 amCAI - LAX
2 stops22h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$662
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Thu 12/43:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 10mITA Airways
Fri 12/124:35 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 11/26$666
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/303:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop24h 55mITA Airways
Fri 12/54:35 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 11/25$667
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Sat 11/293:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 10mITA Airways
Fri 12/125:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 11/25$672
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/263:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop24h 55mITA Airways
Fri 12/54:35 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 45mITA Airways
Deal found 11/24$680
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:10 amSFO - CAI
2 stops31h 05mITA Airways
Fri 12/124:35 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 11/26$693
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Mon 12/86:28 amSFO - CAI
2 stops24h 27mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/264:35 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/25$695
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Thu 12/43:05 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/124:35 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$696
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/276:20 amSFO - CAI
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/125:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$698
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Thu 11/2712:30 pmLAX - CAI
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/44:35 amCAI - LAX
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$700
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/25. 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.
Thu 12/43:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 10mITA Airways
Fri 12/125:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 11/25$714
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/26. 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.
Fri 12/58:20 amLAX - CAI
2 stops27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/194:35 amCAI - LAX
2 stops26h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/26$714

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 November 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$662
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$366
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,223
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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 November 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Africa that are best for you.

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California

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Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 1/10

3:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Fri 1/23

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$726

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

3:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 30m

Cairo

Wed 1/21

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$726

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

6:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop19h 50m

Cairo

Fri 3/13

3:10 am-10:35 pm

1 stop28h 25m

$726

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Tue 1/27

5:40 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 30m

Cairo

Wed 2/4

2:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$726

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

9:05 pm-12:10 am

1 stop17h 05m

Cairo

Wed 2/4

2:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$726

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

12:15 pm-12:10 am

2 stops25h 55m

Cairo

Wed 1/21

2:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$730

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

2:05 pm-12:10 am

2 stops24h 05m

Cairo

Sat 3/7

3:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 15m

$730

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 1/24

7:45 am-1:10 am

2 stops31h 25m

Cairo

Wed 2/4

2:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$730

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

8:30 am-12:10 am

2 stops29h 40m

Cairo

Wed 2/4

2:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$730

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 1/25

5:45 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 25m

Cairo

Wed 2/4

2:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$730

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Best time to book a flight from California to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from California with our price prediction graph.
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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $438). Flying from California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $833). 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 November 26, 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Africa. Price data was last updated on December 1, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Africa flight should consider departing on Thursday at noon 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.

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.

  • How long is the flight from California to Africa?

    Airlines like Delta, KLM, and United Airlines fly from California to Africa in about 21h 26m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 04m. California and Africa are separated by a distance of 7558 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $403. SAUDIA flights start at $416 while deals on Delta start at $434 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $438). Flying from California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $833). 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 November 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$402Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$500Average$1,032FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$645Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VuelingCheapest$648Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$763Average$847FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LOTCheapest$767Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$835Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Aer LingusCheapest$844Average$1,223FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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