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$215+ 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 11/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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Cheap 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 agosto 7, 2025.

Round-trip from

$616
(Ovago)

One-way from

$215
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,283
From San Francisco to Africa
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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 agosto 7, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
mar. 12/98:40 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop30h 40mBritish Airways
mar. 12/161:25 pmRAK - SFO
1 stop34h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$616
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 11/38:40 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop29h 05mBritish Airways
mar. 11/111:25 pmRAK - SFO
1 stop34h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/5$620
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
lun. 9/88:40 amSFO - RAK
2 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/239:25 pmRAK - SFO
2 stops45h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$636
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
dom. 11/98:40 pmSFO - RAK
1 stop33h 05mBritish Airways
sáb. 11/2212:55 pmRAK - SFO
1 stop38h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/6$651
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
lun. 10/132:40 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop24h 45mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 11/13:05 amALG - SFO
2 stops23h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$658
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
lun. 10/137:10 amSFO - ALG
2 stops32h 15mAir Canada
sáb. 11/13:05 amALG - SFO
2 stops42h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 8/7$659
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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. 8/2212:40 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop24h 40mTurkish Airlines
vie. 10/1010:25 pmALG - SFO
1 stop20h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$662
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
lun. 9/111:40 amSFO - ALG
1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines
jue. 10/91:50 amALG - SFO
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/7$663
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/7. 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.
mié. 12/105:30 pmSFO - RAK
2 stops18h 05mBritish Airways
sáb. 1/1712:55 pmRAK - SFO
1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 8/7$664
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
lun. 9/158:30 amSFO - RAK
2 stops28h 15mMultiple Airlines
mar. 9/236:00 pmRAK - SFO
3 stops29h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/6$668
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/5. 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.
lun. 9/224:20 pmSFO - ALG
2 stops22h 40mMultiple Airlines
mié. 10/224:45 pmALG - SFO
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/5$670
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/6. 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.
mar. 9/306:45 pmSFO - ALG
1 stop18h 35mTurkish Airlines
mar. 10/216:00 pmALG - SFO
1 stop24h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 8/6$673

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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 agosto 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Africa that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

mar. 12/9

8:40 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop30h 40m

Marrakech Menara

mar. 12/16

1:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$616

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

lun. 11/3

8:40 pm-10:45 am

1 stop29h 05m

Marrakech Menara

mar. 11/11

1:25 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$620

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

lun. 9/8

8:40 am-10:20 pm

2 stops29h 40m

Marrakech Menara

mar. 9/23

9:25 pm-11:11 am

2 stops45h 46m

$636

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

dom. 11/9

8:40 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop33h 05m

Marrakech Menara

sáb. 11/22

12:55 pm-6:40 pm

1 stop38h 45m

$651

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

lun. 10/13

2:40 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop24h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

sáb. 11/1

3:05 am-6:25 pm

2 stops23h 20m

$658

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

lun. 10/13

7:10 am-11:25 pm

2 stops32h 15m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

sáb. 11/1

3:05 am-1:20 pm

2 stops42h 15m

$659

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

vie. 8/22

12:40 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop24h 40m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

vie. 10/10

10:25 pm-10:35 am

1 stop20h 10m

$662

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

lun. 9/1

11:40 am-11:45 am

1 stop16h 05m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

jue. 10/9

1:50 am-12:40 pm

1 stop18h 50m

$663

San FranciscoAlgiers

SFO - ALG

SFOALG

San Francisco

lun. 9/1

7:10 am-11:45 am

2 stops20h 35m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

jue. 10/9

1:50 am-9:27 am

2 stops39h 37m

$664

San FranciscoMarrakech

SFO - RAK

SFORAK

San Francisco

mié. 12/10

5:30 pm-8:35 pm

2 stops18h 05m

Marrakech Menara

sáb. 1/17

12:55 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop35h 05m

$664

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 8/5

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Africa

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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 $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,671). 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 SFO to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 agosto 7, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 agosto 7, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and SWISS 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
7,987 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,382 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
SWISS
7.6
Good
1,690 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
824 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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.
Cathay Pacific
7.6
Good
956 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,987 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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 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.

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

    The most popular route from San Francisco to Africa is San Francisco - Cairo. You may also consider San Francisco - Sun City Resort Pilansberg or San Francisco - Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl.

  • 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 $1,173). Flying from San Francisco to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,671). 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 agosto 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SWISSCheapest$464Average$1,103FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$605Average$1,366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$610Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
IberiaCheapest$626Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$635Average$1,177FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$635Average$1,323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$649Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$651Average$1,402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$661Average$1,232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Air CanadaCheapest$679Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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