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$470+ Cheap flights from Oakland, CA (OAK) 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 6/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JNB
May 6 — May 131
Tue 5/6
Tue 5/13
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Africa

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Round-trip from

$963
(oojo)

One-way from

$470
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,319
From Oakland to Africa
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Cheapest flights from Oakland to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Oakland to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 1, 2025.

This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/306:15 amOAK - CAI
2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 10/132:05 amCAI - OAK
2 stops31h 33mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$963
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/125:55 amOAK - RAK
2 stops27h 50mDelta
Fri 10/319:50 amRAK - OAK
2 stops22h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/30$974
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1210:10 amOAK - RAK
2 stops20h 55mBritish Airways
Mon 10/275:00 pmRAK - OAK
2 stops38h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$988
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:15 amOAK - NBO
2 stops31h 35mQatar Airways
Mon 9/296:10 pmNBO - OAK
2 stops39h 49mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$995
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/166:15 amOAK - CMN
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Wed 10/158:50 pmCMN - OAK
2 stops30h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,352
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/46:15 amOAK - LOS
2 stops41h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 9/213:05 pmLOS - OAK
2 stops38h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/29$1,352
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/311:01 amOAK - JRO
3 stops43h 24mQatar Airways
Wed 9/109:05 amJRO - OAK
3 stops48h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,369
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/16:00 amOAK - RAK
3 stops49h 55mQatar Airways
Thu 5/86:15 pmRAK - OAK
3 stops37h 29mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/1$1,493
This Gurufare 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/124:43 pmOAK - CAI
2 stops22h 37mBritish Airways
Wed 5/217:25 amCAI - OAK
2 stops24h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,493
This Trip.com 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/145:30 amOAK - JNB
3 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/217:00 pmJNB - OAK
3 stops37h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$1,588
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/246:00 amOAK - CAI
2 stops33h 30mDelta
Fri 7/253:30 amCAI - OAK
2 stops22h 44mDelta
Deal found 4/30$1,660
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/47:00 amOAK - ALG
2 stops46h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 9/203:35 pmALG - OAK
2 stops34h 48mQatar Airways
Deal found 4/30$1,679

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Oakland 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 1, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Oakland to Africa that are best for you.

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Oakland

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandCairo

OAK - CAI

OAKCAI

Oakland

Tue 9/30

6:15 am-11:50 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Cairo

Mon 10/13

2:05 am-11:38 pm

2 stops31h 33m

$963

OaklandMarrakech

OAK - RAK

OAKRAK

Oakland

Sun 10/12

5:55 am-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 50m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 10/31

9:50 am-11:53 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$974

OaklandMarrakech

OAK - RAK

OAKRAK

Oakland

Sun 10/12

10:10 am-3:05 pm

2 stops20h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 10/27

5:00 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops38h 38m

$988

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Thu 9/25

6:15 am-11:50 pm

2 stops31h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 9/29

6:10 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops39h 49m

$995

OaklandCasablanca

OAK - CMN

OAKCMN

Oakland

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-7:30 am

2 stops41h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 10/15

8:50 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops30h 55m

$1,352

OaklandLagos

OAK - LOS

OAKLOS

Oakland

Thu 9/4

6:15 am-7:25 am

2 stops41h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 9/21

3:05 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops38h 58m

$1,352

OaklandArusha

OAK - JRO

OAKJRO

Oakland

Wed 9/3

11:01 am-4:25 pm

3 stops43h 24m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Wed 9/10

9:05 am-11:59 pm

3 stops48h 54m

$1,369

OaklandCairo

OAK - CAI

OAKCAI

Oakland

Mon 5/12

4:43 pm-1:20 am

2 stops22h 37m

Cairo

Wed 5/21

7:25 am-10:11 pm

2 stops24h 46m

$1,493

OaklandJohannesburg

OAK - JNB

OAKJNB

Oakland

Sat 6/14

5:30 am-9:20 am

3 stops42h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/21

7:00 pm-11:26 pm

3 stops37h 26m

$1,588

OaklandMarrakech

OAK - RAK

OAKRAK

Oakland

Thu 10/16

10:10 am-3:55 pm

3 stops45h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 10/25

5:25 pm-7:45 pm

3 stops34h 20m

$1,594

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 4/30

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Oakland to Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Oakland, California to Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Oakland, California to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 OAK to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Oakland 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 May 1, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

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 May 1, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,563 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
British Airways
6.6
Okay
6,842 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,934 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Oakland to Africa?

    Oakland (OAK) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Oakland to Africa. It is only a 7.0 mi journey to Oakland (OAK) from Oakland’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Oakland, California to Africa one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $470 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $647 and British Airways from $12,932 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Oakland, California to Africa?

    The most popular flight routes from Oakland, California to Africa are Oakland - Cairo, Oakland - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl and Oakland - Algiers Houari Boumediene.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Oakland to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Oakland to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Oakland to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Oakland to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Oakland 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 Oakland, California to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Oakland, California to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Oakland, California to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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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