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$498+ 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 5/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
OAK — JNB
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Oakland to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Oakland to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated May 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$797
(British Airways)

One-way from

$498
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,253
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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 15, 2025.

This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 10/86:40 amOAK - RAK
2 stops44h 50mBritish Airways
Mon 11/35:00 pmRAK - OAK
2 stops39h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$797
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 5/214:55 pmOAK - NBO
2 stops43h 05mDelta
Sun 6/110:25 pmNBO - OAK
2 stops35h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/14$929
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 11/1010:10 amOAK - CAI
2 stops26h 55mQatar Airways
Sun 11/161:20 amCAI - OAK
2 stops28h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/13$969
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 10/206:40 amOAK - NBO
2 stops31h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 10/315:00 pmNBO - OAK
2 stops36h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,004
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/87:30 amOAK - RAK
3 stops30h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/319:25 amRAK - OAK
3 stops46h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,035
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Wed 10/85:15 pmOAK - RAK
2 stops56h 30mDelta
Wed 10/299:50 amRAK - OAK
2 stops22h 03mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,229
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 9/3011:01 amOAK - JRO
3 stops43h 24mQatar Airways
Fri 10/179:05 amJRO - OAK
3 stops48h 54mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,246
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 - ALG
2 stops47h 20mQatar Airways
Tue 11/183:45 pmALG - OAK
2 stops40h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,330
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 9/16:15 amOAK - CMN
2 stops41h 15mQatar Airways
Mon 9/222:10 pmCMN - OAK
2 stops39h 53mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,352
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/299:25 amOAK - NBO
2 stops25h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 6/811:10 pmNBO - OAK
2 stops33h 01mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/14$1,410
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/296:00 amOAK - CAI
2 stops33h 30mDelta
Thu 6/263:30 amCAI - OAK
2 stops30h 27mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,430
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 6/144:58 pmOAK - CMN
2 stops44h 02mDelta
Mon 6/2310:20 amCMN - OAK
2 stops45h 37mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,457

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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 15, 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

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Depart

Return

Price

OaklandMarrakech

OAK - RAK

OAKRAK

Oakland

Wed 10/8

6:40 am-11:30 am

2 stops44h 50m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 11/3

5:00 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops39h 38m

$797

OaklandCairo

OAK - CAI

OAKCAI

Oakland

Mon 11/10

10:10 am-11:05 pm

2 stops26h 55m

Cairo

Sun 11/16

1:20 am-7:45 pm

2 stops28h 25m

$969

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Mon 10/20

6:40 am-6:55 am

2 stops38h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 10/30

1:35 am-11:38 pm

2 stops32h 03m

$1,004

OaklandMarrakech

OAK - RAK

OAKRAK

Oakland

Wed 10/8

7:30 am-9:30 pm

3 stops30h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 10/31

9:25 am-11:39 pm

3 stops46h 14m

$1,035

OaklandMarrakech

OAK - RAK

OAKRAK

Oakland

Wed 10/8

5:15 pm-9:45 am

2 stops56h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 10/29

9:50 am-11:53 pm

2 stops22h 03m

$1,229

OaklandArusha

OAK - JRO

OAKJRO

Oakland

Tue 9/30

11:01 am-4:25 pm

3 stops43h 24m

Arusha Kilimanjaro

Fri 10/17

9:05 am-11:59 pm

3 stops48h 54m

$1,246

OaklandAlgiers

OAK - ALG

OAKALG

Oakland

Tue 9/16

6:15 am-1:35 pm

2 stops47h 20m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 11/18

3:45 pm-11:38 pm

2 stops40h 53m

$1,330

OaklandCasablanca

OAK - CMN

OAKCMN

Oakland

Mon 9/1

6:15 am-7:30 am

2 stops41h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 9/22

2:10 pm-10:03 pm

2 stops39h 53m

$1,352

OaklandNairobi

OAK - NBO

OAKNBO

Oakland

Thu 5/29

9:25 am-8:45 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 6/8

11:10 pm-10:11 pm

2 stops33h 01m

$1,410

OaklandCairo

OAK - CAI

OAKCAI

Oakland

Thu 5/29

6:00 am-1:30 am

2 stops33h 30m

Cairo

Thu 6/26

3:30 am-11:57 pm

2 stops30h 27m

$1,430

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 5/15

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Best time to book a flight from Oakland to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Oakland with our price prediction graph.
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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 15, 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 15, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
3,571 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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
6,889 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

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 $498 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $696 and British Airways from $1,164 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 - Johannesburg OR Tambo and Oakland - Casablanca Mohamed V.

  • 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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