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$235+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jan 3 — Jan 101
Sat 1/3
Sat 1/10
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 4, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Wed 12/1011:40 amSFO - CAI
2 stops28h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/174:35 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$611
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/44:45 pmLAX - RAK
1 stop14h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Mon 12/154:45 pmRAK - LAX
1 stop31h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 12/2$657
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:30 pmLAX - RAK
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Mon 1/195:00 pmRAK - LAX
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/1$675
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/98:25 amLAX - RAK
1 stop13h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 12/258:55 amRAK - LAX
1 stop17h 58mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/2$685
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/296:00 amLAX - RAK
2 stops20h 20mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/141:20 pmRAK - LAX
2 stops28h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/1$690
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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.
Sat 12/63:05 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop25h 10mITA Airways
Fri 4/173:45 amCAI - SFO
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 12/4$692
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 12/77:00 amSFO - CAI
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/255:55 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops38h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2$696
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 12/319:15 amSFO - CAI
2 stops31h 00mITA Airways
Sun 3/85:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 10mITA Airways
Deal found 12/3$697
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Fri 12/53:20 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop24h 55mITA Airways
Tue 1/205:55 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop29h 35mITA Airways
Deal found 12/2$698
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/2810:59 pmLAX - RAK
1 stop22h 56mDelta
Mon 1/122:10 pmRAK - LAX
1 stop32h 00mDelta
Deal found 12/3$698
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/283:30 pmLAX - RAK
1 stop17h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 1/1412:45 pmRAK - LAX
1 stop38h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/1$701
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 12/289:00 pmLAX - RAK
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
Mon 1/125:00 pmRAK - LAX
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4$703

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 4, 2025.

Round-trip from

$497
(oojo)

One-way from

$235
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,596
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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 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Africa that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

1:45 pm-8:10 am

1 stop33h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 2/11

8:55 am-11:45 am

1 stop35h 50m

$685

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

9:55 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 1/21

8:55 am-8:43 pm

1 stop20h 48m

$685

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Wed 2/18

1:45 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 3/4

8:00 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 45m

$685

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Mon 1/12

9:55 pm-6:55 am

1 stop24h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 1/22

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$686

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Mon 1/5

7:20 am-6:55 am

1 stop14h 35m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 1/27

6:00 am-9:35 pm

1 stop24h 35m

$686

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

8:25 am-6:55 am

1 stop13h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 1/20

6:00 am-4:05 pm

1 stop19h 05m

$686

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

11:40 am-10:20 am

2 stops37h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 2/11

2:00 pm-4:35 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$688

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Tue 1/6

7:01 am-11:20 am

2 stops19h 19m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 1/28

1:20 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$689

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

7:35 am-11:20 am

2 stops18h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 1/23

1:20 pm-11:52 pm

2 stops19h 32m

$690

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Tue 1/13

8:33 am-11:20 am

2 stops17h 47m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 1/21

1:20 pm-12:34 am

2 stops20h 14m

$690

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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 $442). Flying from California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $808). 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 4, 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 KLM, Delta, and Turkish Airlines fly from California to Africa in about 24h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 9h 25m. 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 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Africa (average of $442). Flying from California to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $808). 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 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$102Average$1,146FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$275Average$1,385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$500Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$645Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
VuelingCheapest$648Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$1,022FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$763Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
LOTCheapest$767Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$835Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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