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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 7/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$706
(Air Canada)

One-way from

$378
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,620
From California to Africa
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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 July 3, 2025.

This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1912:25 pmSNA - CAI
2 stops22h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/269:20 amCAI - SNA
2 stops36h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$706
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/219:50 amONT - CAI
2 stops29h 40mDelta
Wed 2/42:05 amCAI - ONT
2 stops29h 09mDelta
Deal found 7/1$790
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/107:55 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop22h 25mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/1110:10 amCAI - LAX
1 stop17h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$797
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 9/1811:45 amLAX - CAI
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Mon 10/63:30 amCAI - LAX
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/3$799
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/213:15 pmLAX - CAI
2 stops23h 25mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/303:45 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1$800
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/211:20 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/295:20 amCAI - SFO
2 stops26h 02mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/2$806
This ITA Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 ITA Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/224:00 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops48h 15mITA Airways
Tue 8/195:55 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 7/2$807
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/103:10 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop21h 55mQatar Airways
Fri 11/211:20 amCAI - LAX
1 stop21h 30mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/3$808
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:45 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop18h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 10/39:40 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2$811
This SAUDIA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 SAUDIA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1510:55 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops29h 50mSAUDIA
Tue 9/238:55 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops31h 59mSAUDIA
Deal found 7/2$816
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/133:15 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop25h 00mITA Airways
Sat 9/204:45 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 30mITA Airways
Deal found 7/3$822
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/2710:55 amSFO - CAI
2 stops28h 35mDelta
Sat 1/172:05 amCAI - SFO
2 stops30h 25mDelta
Deal found 6/30$825

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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 July 3, 2025.
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

Santa AnaCairo

SNA - CAI

SNACAI

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Wed 11/19

12:25 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops22h 15m

Cairo

Wed 11/26

9:20 am-11:21 am

2 stops36h 01m

$706

OntarioCairo

ONT - CAI

ONTCAI

Ontario

Thu 8/21

9:50 am-1:30 am

2 stops29h 40m

Cairo

Wed 2/4

2:05 am-9:14 pm

2 stops29h 09m

$790

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sun 8/10

7:55 pm-4:20 am

1 stop22h 25m

Cairo

Thu 9/11

10:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 50m

$797

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Thu 9/18

11:45 am-1:30 am

2 stops27h 45m

Cairo

Mon 10/6

3:30 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 35m

$799

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 7/21

3:15 pm-12:40 am

2 stops23h 25m

Cairo

Mon 3/30

3:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$800

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Fri 11/21

1:20 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Cairo

Sat 11/29

5:20 am-9:22 pm

2 stops26h 02m

$806

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

4:00 pm-2:15 am

2 stops48h 15m

Cairo

Tue 8/19

5:55 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$807

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

6:45 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Cairo

Fri 10/3

9:40 pm-10:35 am

1 stop22h 55m

$811

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

10:55 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops29h 50m

Cairo

Tue 9/23

8:55 pm-6:54 pm

2 stops31h 59m

$816

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Sat 9/13

3:15 pm-2:15 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Sat 9/20

4:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop18h 30m

$822

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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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 $1,173). Flying from California to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 July 3, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from California to Africa as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta, and KLM from California to Africa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,367 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,654 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,287 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $403. Air France flights start at $433 while deals on SAUDIA start at $438 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Africa that include hotel bookings?

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    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 $1,173). Flying from California to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,689). 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 July 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$65Average$909FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
SWISSCheapest$464Average$1,227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
IberiaCheapest$504Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$649Average$1,095FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$655Average$1,309FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SAUDIACheapest$716Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
Austrian AirlinesCheapest$763Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$796Average$1,269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Aer LingusCheapest$847Average$1,142FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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