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$378+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jun 2 — Jun 91
Tue 6/2
Tue 6/9
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 May 3, 2026.

This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/158:10 pm
LAX
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CAI
1 stop22h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 10/273:20 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop24h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/30$731
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/188:10 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop22h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 10/305:25 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop21h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1$733
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/25:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
Nonstop13h 45m
Egyptair
Thu 8/68:30 am
CAI
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 4/28$745
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/15:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
Nonstop13h 45m
Egyptair
Thu 8/138:30 am
CAI
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 5/1$749
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/135:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
Nonstop13h 45m
Egyptair
Sat 8/158:30 am
CAI
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 4/29$750
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/135:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
Nonstop13h 45m
Egyptair
Mon 8/248:30 am
CAI
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 4/28$754
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/275:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
Nonstop13h 45m
Egyptair
Thu 9/108:30 am
CAI
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 4/28$755
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 stop17h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/59:45 pm
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop23h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/29$757
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/173:20 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop24h 55m
ITA Airways
Tue 12/85:55 pm
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop29h 35m
ITA Airways
Deal found 4/30$758
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 7/165:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
Nonstop13h 45m
Egyptair
Mon 8/318:30 am
CAI
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 4/29$759
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/304:20 pm
LAX
-
CAI
1 stop24h 55m
ITA Airways
Thu 11/124:35 am
CAI
-
LAX
1 stop18h 55m
ITA Airways
Deal found 5/2$760
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Thu 9/105:25 pm
LAX
-
CAI
Nonstop13h 45m
Egyptair
Thu 9/248:30 am
CAI
-
LAX
Nonstop14h 50m
Egyptair
Deal found 4/29$761

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 May 3, 2026.

Round-trip from

$731
(eDestinos)

One-way from

$378
(American Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,241

Good round-trip deal

$794 or less

Good one-way deal

$516 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 May 3, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Africa that are best for you.

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Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Tue 9/1

12:15 pm-1:30 am

2 stops27h 15m

Cairo

Tue 9/29

3:25 am-6:40 pm

1 stop25h 15m

$869

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 8/24

7:00 am-1:30 am

2 stops32h 30m

Cairo

Wed 9/23

3:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$870

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Wed 10/14

6:25 pm-1:30 am

1 stop21h 05m

Cairo

Sun 10/18

3:25 am-12:32 am

2 stops31h 07m

$875

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

8:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop18h 35m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Fri 10/30

6:05 am-2:25 pm

1 stop16h 20m

$884

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 10/12

7:35 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop38h 10m

Cairo

Mon 11/16

5:50 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$885

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

1:05 pm-1:30 am

2 stops26h 25m

Cairo

Wed 10/7

3:25 am-12:50 pm

1 stop19h 25m

$891

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-2:10 am

2 stops33h 55m

Cairo

Wed 5/27

4:10 am-12:50 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$891

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 9/21

3:05 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop23h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 10/20

6:30 am-10:39 pm

2 stops24h 09m

$911

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

3:15 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop23h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Thu 8/27

4:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$919

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Sun 9/6

8:20 am-10:35 pm

2 stops28h 15m

Cairo

Mon 10/12

7:50 pm-1:35 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$987

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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

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Africa?

The best time to book flights from California to Africa is 28 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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 Turkish Airlines, Delta, and KLM fly from California to Africa in about 18h 35m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 10h 50m. California and Africa are separated by a distance of 6233 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 May 3, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$486Average$1,435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$491Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$515Average$1,449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$582Average$1,027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
IberiaCheapest$588Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
EgyptairCheapest$614Average$861FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SWISSCheapest$674Average$1,543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Scandinavian AirlinesCheapest$680Average$1,285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air EuropaCheapest$680Average$1,161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SAUDIACheapest$751Average$1,148FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%

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