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$356+ 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 4/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Sun 4/19
Sun 4/26
1 adult, Economy
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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 March 20, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/244:40 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop15h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/85:20 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop29h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/17$563
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/244:40 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop15h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/15:20 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop29h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/16$578
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/34:40 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop33h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/155:20 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop29h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/18$631
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 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
Wed 5/202:15 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$636
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 4/46:00 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop15h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/155:20 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop29h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 3/18$637
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 4/196:45 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/306:05 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16$640
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/156:45 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop19h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/246:05 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop20h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$642
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 4/148:10 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop22h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/232:15 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop26h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$642
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Thu 4/161:25 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop42h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/2310:45 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop27h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$642
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/712:55 pm
SFO
-
CAI
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/272:15 am
CAI
-
SFO
1 stop18h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$643
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Wed 4/158:10 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop22h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/299:45 pm
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17$643
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 4/148:10 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop41h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/214:40 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop27h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15$643

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 March 20, 2026.

Round-trip from

$563
(oojo)

One-way from

$356
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,219

Good round-trip deal

$850 or less

Good one-way deal

$426 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
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 March 20, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 4/14

2:55 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 4/21

4:05 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop30h 45m

$758

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

8:10 pm-1:30 am

1 stop19h 20m

Cairo

Tue 9/22

3:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$761

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

8:10 pm-2:10 am

1 stop20h 00m

Cairo

Mon 5/18

4:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 50m

$761

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

3:05 pm-1:10 am

1 stop25h 05m

Cairo

Sat 5/16

4:50 am-6:00 pm

1 stop23h 10m

$761
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

8:10 pm-2:10 am

1 stop20h 00m

Cairo

Fri 5/15

4:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$761

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

5:59 am-2:10 am

2 stops34h 11m

Cairo

Mon 6/15

3:25 am-6:00 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$765

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Sun 4/5

7:35 am-1:10 am

2 stops32h 35m

Cairo

Wed 4/22

3:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 25m

$765

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Mon 5/18

9:05 am-2:10 am

2 stops31h 05m

Cairo

Tue 6/9

3:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$765

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 5/5

7:40 am-2:10 am

2 stops32h 30m

Cairo

Tue 5/26

4:15 am-6:35 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$765

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Thu 4/9

3:15 pm-1:10 am

1 stop24h 55m

Cairo

Mon 4/20

3:10 am-4:04 pm

2 stops21h 54m

$771

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $395). Flying from California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 British Airways, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from California to Africa in about 18h 05m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 18h 05m. California and Africa are separated by a distance of 6029 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 Iberia, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $151. Lufthansa flights start at $176 while deals on KLM start at $237 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 $395). Flying from California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $691). 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 March 20, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$486Average$1,286FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$491Average$718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$1,360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
IberiaCheapest$588Average$1,145FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
VuelingCheapest$680Average$933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Air EuropaCheapest$680Average$930FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$685Average$1,167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$737Average$1,133FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$751Average$1,319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%

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