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$240+ 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 1/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
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 December 18, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop24h 55mITA Airways
Thu 2/194:35 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 12/17$709
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/313:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/318:55 pmCAI - LAX
2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$725
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/301:05 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop20h 40mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/205:25 amCAI - LAX
1 stop39h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$757
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/273:00 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:55 amCAI - LAX
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$761
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:00 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:55 amCAI - LAX
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$764
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/2710:42 amONT - CAI
2 stops24h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/21:55 amCAI - ONT
2 stops30h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$775
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/303:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop24h 55mITA Airways
Sat 1/244:35 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 12/17$789
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/301:05 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop20h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 1/268:40 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/17$791
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/213:00 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/31:55 amCAI - LAX
1 stop21h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$797
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/231:40 pmONT - CAI
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/101:55 amCAI - ONT
2 stops30h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$811
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:39 pmONT - CAI
2 stops40h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/101:55 amCAI - ONT
2 stops30h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$817
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/226:39 pmONT - CAI
2 stops40h 21mUnited Airlines
Fri 1/91:55 amCAI - ONT
3 stops43h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$828

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 December 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$628
(lol.travel)

One-way from

$240
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,621

Good round-trip deal

$1,191 or less
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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 December 18, 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

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 1/17

3:25 pm-1:10 am

1 stop23h 45m

Cairo

Thu 1/22

2:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$727

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

5:45 pm-12:10 am

1 stop20h 25m

Cairo

Tue 3/3

2:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$727

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 2/15

3:25 pm-12:10 am

1 stop22h 45m

Cairo

Sun 2/22

2:10 am-4:05 pm

1 stop23h 55m

$727

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

6:20 pm-12:10 am

1 stop19h 50m

Cairo

Tue 2/24

2:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$727

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 1/26

9:05 pm-12:10 am

1 stop17h 05m

Cairo

Wed 2/18

2:10 am-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$727

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

7:20 am-12:10 am

2 stops30h 50m

Cairo

Fri 3/13

3:10 am-2:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$731

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 1/17

9:05 am-1:10 am

2 stops30h 05m

Cairo

Thu 2/5

2:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$731

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Fri 1/30

9:53 am-12:10 am

2 stops28h 17m

Cairo

Tue 2/24

2:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$731

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

6:00 am-12:10 am

2 stops32h 10m

Cairo

Tue 2/24

2:10 am-6:40 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$731

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

6:15 am-12:10 am

2 stops31h 55m

Cairo

Tue 3/3

2:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$731

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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 $814). 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 December 18, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from California to Africa in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 2% 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 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Africa flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon 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 KLM, Delta, and United Airlines fly from California to Africa in about 23h 45m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 6h 55m. 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 $254. Delta flights start at $266 while deals on Vueling start at $278 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 $814). 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 December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$102Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$275Average$1,403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$500Average$955FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$546Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$620Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
VuelingCheapest$648Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$995FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$758Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LOTCheapest$767Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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