Africa

$259+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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feb. 28 — mar. 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Africa

Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 29, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
sáb. 3/74:35 pm
SFO
-
RAK
1 stop18h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
vie. 3/134:50 pm
RAK
-
SFO
1 stop29h 55m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/27$465
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
vie. 3/138:10 pm
SFO
-
RAK
1 stop32h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
dom. 3/227:45 pm
RAK
-
SFO
1 stop27h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/27$472
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
vie. 2/67:10 pm
SFO
-
RAK
1 stop31h 45m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
mar. 2/244:50 pm
RAK
-
SFO
1 stop29h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/27$491
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 2/24:35 pm
SFO
-
RAK
1 stop34h 20m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
mar. 2/104:50 pm
RAK
-
SFO
1 stop30h 40m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/28$498
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
sáb. 3/287:35 pm
SFO
-
RAK
1 stop31h 00m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
mié. 4/811:45 am
RAK
-
SFO
1 stop36h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/27$505
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/127:00 am
SFO
-
ALG
2 stops20h 55m
Iberia
mar. 9/226:00 pm
ALG
-
SFO
2 stops35h 18m
Iberia
Deal found 1/27$600
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/56:00 am
SFO
-
RAK
1 stop17h 15m
Delta
lun. 5/1110:40 am
RAK
-
SFO
1 stop34h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$601
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/36:05 am
SFO
-
ALG
2 stops21h 35m
Air France
mar. 5/126:30 am
ALG
-
SFO
1 stop19h 30m
Air France
Deal found 1/28$602
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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.
vie. 5/12:40 pm
SFO
-
ALG
1 stop23h 55m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 9/292:15 pm
ALG
-
SFO
1 stop29h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/26$604
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/510:50 am
SFO
-
RAK
2 stops19h 10m
Multiple Airlines
lun. 5/115:40 pm
RAK
-
SFO
1 stop30h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$606
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 3/23:40 pm
SFO
-
ALG
1 stop22h 25m
Air France
mar. 3/176:05 am
ALG
-
SFO
1 stop16h 20m
Air France
Deal found 1/27$608
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 3/33:40 pm
SFO
-
ALG
1 stop22h 25m
KLM
mar. 5/125:35 pm
ALG
-
SFO
1 stop27h 15m
KLM
Deal found 1/28$610

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated enero 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$465
(oojo)

One-way from

$259
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,285
From San Francisco to Africa
One-way flight from San Francisco to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($135 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($38 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 enero 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Africa that are best for you.

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San Francisco

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Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

mar. 3/3

6:05 am-12:40 pm

2 stops21h 35m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

mar. 5/12

6:30 am-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 30m

$602

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

lun. 7/13

5:20 am-10:15 am

2 stops20h 55m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

mar. 9/22

4:25 am-1:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$610

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

mar. 3/3

3:40 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

mar. 5/12

5:35 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$610

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

mar. 2/24

8:40 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Marrakech Menara

jue. 3/5

1:10 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$629

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

dom. 3/1

8:40 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop34h 05m

Marrakech Menara

lun. 3/9

5:00 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$629

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

mié. 3/4

9:24 am-5:00 pm

2 stops22h 36m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

mié. 3/25

5:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops35h 30m

$630

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

mié. 3/4

9:24 am-5:00 pm

2 stops22h 36m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

dom. 5/3

4:25 am-7:19 pm

2 stops22h 54m

$630

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

mié. 3/18

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

mié. 6/3

6:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop30h 10m

$635

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

mié. 4/1

8:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Marrakech Menara

mar. 4/7

6:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$636

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

mié. 4/1

8:10 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop19h 05m

Marrakech Menara

mar. 4/14

6:55 pm-12:50 pm

1 stop25h 55m

$636

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $395). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $864). 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.

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 enero 29, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Air France, and United Airlines from San Francisco to Africa. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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.

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.2

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 San Francisco to Africa?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Africa, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Africa?

    Airlines like Air France, ITA Airways, and KLM fly from San Francisco to Africa in about 20h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 30m. The distance between San Francisco and Africa is about 6233 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Africa one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Lufthansa, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $181. However, be on the lookout for offers from KLM and Air France, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Africa for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Africa?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Africa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Africa (average of $395). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $864). 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 San Francisco to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 enero 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$395Average$1,347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$486Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
LufthansaCheapest$492Average$1,318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$509Average$849FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$554Average$1,341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$570Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$574Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$587Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$616Average$962FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$620Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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