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$246+ 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 1/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Feb 17 — Feb 241
Tue 2/17
Tue 2/24
1 adult, Economy
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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 January 18, 2026.

Round-trip from

$491
(oojo)

One-way from

$246
(British Airways)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,195

Good round-trip deal

$1,014 or less

Good one-way deal

$461 or less
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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 January 18, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 4/244:40 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop15h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/85:20 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop29h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/18$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/84:40 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop15h 05m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 5/155:20 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop29h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/17$518
This TAP AIR PORTUGAL deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 TAP AIR PORTUGAL is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/174:45 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop34h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 1/304:50 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop31h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/16$527
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/45:30 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop32h 15m
British Airways
Thu 3/51:10 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop32h 20m
British Airways
Deal found 1/17$531
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/224:45 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop34h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 2/412:45 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop34h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/18$533
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sat 2/74:45 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop34h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Fri 3/612:45 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop34h 15m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/17$534
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/87:15 am
LAX
-
RAK
2 stops26h 00m
British Airways
Tue 3/31:25 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop32h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 1/17$535
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/2411:50 pm
LAX
-
RAK
2 stops33h 25m
British Airways
Thu 2/192:45 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop33h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 1/17$543
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/2410:25 pm
LAX
-
RAK
2 stops34h 50m
British Airways
Mon 2/165:00 pm
RAK
-
LAX
2 stops30h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 1/17$545
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/265:50 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop15h 15m
British Airways
Mon 5/112:15 pm
RAK
-
LAX
2 stops37h 39m
British Airways
Deal found 1/17$553
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/18. 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.
Wed 2/49:39 am
LAX
-
RAK
2 stops46h 31m
British Airways
Wed 3/411:35 am
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop33h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 1/18$555
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/17. 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.
Sun 3/19:00 pm
LAX
-
RAK
1 stop31h 40m
British Airways
Thu 3/191:10 pm
RAK
-
LAX
1 stop34h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 1/17$557

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

Fly from

California

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Sun 3/1

3:30 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop16h 35m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 3/19

1:10 pm-10:16 am

2 stops28h 06m

$570

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

8:25 am-6:55 am

1 stop15h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 3/20

8:55 am-11:53 pm

1 stop21h 58m

$588

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

3:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 2/20

8:55 am-10:57 pm

1 stop22h 02m

$599

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Thu 2/5

11:40 am-11:20 am

1 stop14h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 3/6

1:20 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop16h 09m

$603

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Sun 2/1

1:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop35h 20m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 3/15

7:00 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop24h 45m

$603

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Sat 2/21

8:25 am-6:55 am

1 stop14h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 3/17

6:00 am-10:35 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$604

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Tue 3/10

1:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 3/20

8:55 am-5:26 pm

1 stop15h 31m

$604

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Fri 2/6

7:35 am-11:20 am

2 stops18h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 3/6

1:20 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops18h 39m

$608

Los AngelesMarrakech

LAX - RAK

LAXRAK

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

11:25 pm-11:20 am

2 stops26h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 2/20

1:20 pm-9:33 am

2 stops28h 13m

$608

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

9:10 am-2:15 am

2 stops31h 05m

Cairo

Thu 2/26

5:55 pm-6:55 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$714

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Best time to book a flight from California to Africa

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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 $812). 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, Virgin Atlantic, and Delta 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 6h 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 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 $812). 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 January 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$484Average$1,378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$486Average$1,308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$492Average$1,252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$495Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
IberiaCheapest$504Average$1,242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$546Average$1,303FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$547Average$1,228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$712Average$1,033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Royal Air MarocCheapest$715Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
VuelingCheapest$722Average$963FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%

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