Africa

$375+ 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 9/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
May 18 — May 251
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Cheap flight deals from California to Africa

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 April 18, 2026.

This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1411:00 am
LAX
-
CAI
2 stops29h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/104:35 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$648
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 9/233:15 pm
LAX
-
CAI
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 10/1310:10 am
CAI
-
LAX
2 stops37h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$650
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 4/306:45 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/216:05 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$658
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 4/238:10 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/19:45 pm
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/14$658
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Tue 5/56:45 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/192:15 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop24h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$659
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/13. 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 5/38:10 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/266:05 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop22h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/13$660
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 5/712:55 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/2110:15 pm
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop22h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$661
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Wed 4/221:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop28h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/292:15 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop19h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$661
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 4/296:45 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/710:05 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop34h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$664
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/78:10 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop38h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/272:15 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/15$664
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 4/271:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop24h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/62:15 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop19h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$665
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 9/143:15 pm
LAX
-
CAI
2 stops25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/254:35 pm
CAI
-
LAX
2 stops30h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$666

Find flight deals from California to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$648
(Justfly.com)

One-way from

$375
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,425

Good round-trip deal

$764 or less

Good one-way deal

$521 or less
From California to Africa
One-way flight from California to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($27 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Africa.

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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 April 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Africa that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Wed 6/10

5:55 pm-1:15 pm

1 stop29h 20m

$736

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/11

6:00 pm-2:10 am

1 stop22h 10m

Cairo

Tue 5/26

4:15 am-12:55 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$762

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 5/4

6:00 am-2:10 am

2 stops34h 10m

Cairo

Tue 6/9

3:25 am-6:35 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$766

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

11:40 am-2:10 am

2 stops28h 30m

Cairo

Wed 5/20

4:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$767

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

5:59 am-2:10 am

2 stops34h 11m

Cairo

Sun 5/10

4:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$767

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

7:25 am-2:10 am

2 stops32h 45m

Cairo

Fri 5/8

4:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$767

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Wed 4/29

12:00 pm-2:10 am

2 stops28h 10m

Cairo

Tue 5/26

4:15 am-9:55 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$767

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 8/23

11:45 am-1:30 am

2 stops27h 45m

Cairo

Wed 9/16

3:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$767

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

2:57 pm-2:10 am

2 stops25h 13m

Cairo

Thu 5/7

4:10 am-4:57 pm

2 stops22h 47m

$777

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

5:55 pm-2:10 am

2 stops22h 15m

Cairo

Sat 5/30

4:05 am-3:56 pm

2 stops21h 51m

$790

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $905). Flying from California to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,707). 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.

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 ITA Airways, Delta, and British Airways fly from California to Africa in about 15h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 30m. California and Africa are separated by a distance of 5973 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 Lufthansa, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $181. Air France flights start at $237 while deals on KLM start at $250 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $905). Flying from California to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,707). 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 April 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$486Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$491Average$734FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$1,392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$582Average$1,044FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$588Average$1,251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EgyptairCheapest$638Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$680Average$1,079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air EuropaCheapest$680Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SAUDIACheapest$751Average$1,144FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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