Africa

$305+ Cheap flights from the United States 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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — JNB
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from USA to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1310:40 am
JFK
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CMN
2 stops15h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 4/219:00 am
CMN
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JFK
2 stops18h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/5$457
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:00 am
JFK
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CMN
1 stop17h 15m
United Airlines
Tue 4/219:00 am
CMN
-
JFK
1 stop17h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/6$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/139:00 am
JFK
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CMN
1 stop17h 15m
United Airlines
Thu 4/239:00 am
CMN
-
JFK
1 stop17h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$461
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Sun 4/59:00 am
JFK
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CMN
1 stop17h 15m
Air Canada
Tue 4/149:00 am
CMN
-
JFK
1 stop17h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/9$464
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2110:40 am
JFK
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CMN
2 stops39h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 4/289:00 am
CMN
-
JFK
1 stop17h 32m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/6$469
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 11/29:45 am
JFK
-
CMN
2 stops18h 50m
Air Canada
Wed 11/1112:15 pm
CMN
-
JFK
1 stop14h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/6$471
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1910:40 am
JFK
-
CMN
2 stops15h 35m
Air Canada
Tue 4/289:00 am
CMN
-
JFK
2 stops18h 48m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/7$478
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Mon 10/199:00 am
JFK
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CMN
1 stop17h 15m
Air Canada
Wed 10/2811:15 am
CMN
-
JFK
1 stop14h 43m
Air Canada
Deal found 3/6$482
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sat 4/49:45 pm
IAD
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CAI
1 stop23h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/168:45 pm
CAI
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IAD
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10$582
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/9. 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.
Tue 3/311:20 pm
IAD
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CAI
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 4/148:45 pm
CAI
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IAD
1 stop29h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/9$583
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/32:30 pm
IAD
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CAI
1 stop30h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/195:25 am
CAI
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IAD
1 stop37h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6$584
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Sat 5/91:20 pm
IAD
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CAI
1 stop32h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 6/196:05 am
CAI
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IAD
1 stop36h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/10$585

Find flight deals from USA to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for USA to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 10, 2026.

Round-trip from

$457
(Flighttix)

One-way from

$305
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,338

Good round-trip deal

$706 or less

Good one-way deal

$362 or less
From USA to Africa
One-way flight from USA to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($155 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($24 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from USA to Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from USA to Africa.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from USA 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 March 10, 2026.
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New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 8/16

9:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 9/29

9:00 am-9:44 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$491
Quickest round-trip

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

4:55 pm-11:55 am

1 stop14h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 5/6

12:30 pm-6:55 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$509

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/5

6:30 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 4/15

10:25 am-1:53 pm

1 stop32h 28m

$521

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 4/28

4:20 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops17h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 5/14

7:35 am-4:58 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$543

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Sun 4/26

7:15 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 5/15

7:35 am-7:25 am

2 stops28h 50m

$549

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

9:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 9/26

9:00 am-9:44 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$551

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 4/13

5:59 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops18h 21m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/21

10:25 am-10:40 pm

1 stop17h 15m

$564

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

4:30 pm-9:15 am

1 stop11h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 5/13

7:35 am-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$596

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 8/12

9:00 am-7:15 am

1 stop17h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 9/27

9:00 am-9:44 pm

1 stop17h 44m

$596

New YorkCasablanca

JFK - CMN

JFKCMN

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Tue 5/5

1:59 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops19h 51m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 5/13

7:35 am-10:40 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$600

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Best time to book a flight from USA to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from USA with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from the United States to Africa

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Africa (average of $139). Flying from USA to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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 US to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from USA 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 March 10, 2026.

It’s optimal to fly from USA to Africa at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 31% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from USA to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from USA to Africa. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their USA to Africa flight should consider departing on Sunday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 March 10, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from the United States to Africa, such as Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from USA to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • Are there alternative sustainable ways to get to Africa from the USA?

    If you are looking to travel from the United States of America to Africa, the most sustainable mode of transportation is by flight. A flight is more sustainable since it offers a fast means to get to your destination as well as a more fuel-economical option. The use of ships combined with road transportation will use more fuel to get you to Africa from the USA, making them less sustainable. Therefore, the most sustainable mode of transportation from the USA to Africa is flights.

  • What can I do to reduce environmental pollution when traveling from the USA to Africa?

    If you intend to travel from the United States of America to Africa, there are several steps you can take to minimize or avoid environmental pollution. Firstly, you can think about avoiding the use of plastic baggage as well as items when traveling the route. Items such as plastic food carriers and plastic carrier bags are known to pollute most airports, making them less sustainable. Instead, you can consider using other carrier bags made from degradable material such as leather. Finally, you can think about securing direct flights rather than those having one or more stopovers. This reduces the total amount of fuel consumed for the journey.

  • What can I look for to identify a sustainable airline from the USA to Africa?

    When you have to fly from the USA to Africa, you can consider checking an airline’s SAF certification. This will help you identify an airline that is fuel-efficient regarding the type of fuel used. In addition, you can identify a sustainable airline by narrowing down on the type of engines used by the airplanes. Modern planes use more fuel-efficient engines in their planes, making them more sustainable.

  • What airports serve Africa from the USA?

    Most major, international airports in the United States service flights to Africa. The airport you choose will depend on the state you are leaving from and the destination country. Choosing to leave from a major airport will offer you the largest selection of routes and often, the lowest fares. Because of the closer proximity to Africa, east coast cities will offer shorter flight times and lower prices. Some airports to consider are John F Kennedy Airport (JFK ) in New York City and Washington Dulles International (IAD). If you are leaving from the west coast, Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) is a major airport that will offer many flight options. JFK is a hub for Delta and American Airlines and LAX is a hub for American, United, and Delta Air Lines.

  • Which airlines fly directly from the USA to Africa?

    There are several major airlines and different origin cities that offer nonstop flights to Africa. Leaving from a major east coast city, such as New York or Washington DC, will give you the most nonstop flight options. United recently launched a year-round, daily nonstop from Newark Liberty International Airport (NWR) to Johannesburg, South Africa. Egypt Air operates nonstop flights leaving from Los Angeles (LAX) on the west coast and Washington DC (IAD) on the east coast.

  • What are the layover options between the USA and Africa?

    In general, flights heading from the US to countries in Africa will connect in either Europe or the Middle East. The most popular routes flying through Europe have layovers in Zurich, Frankfurt, Rome, and Lisbon. Flying a route through the Middle East might include layovers in Doha, Dubai, or Istanbul. If you are leaving from a city on the west coast, such as Los Angeles, your layover cities might include Boston or Toronto. The layover times vary in length, ranging from several hours to more than ten hours. If you find yourself with a six-hour or longer layover in Istanbul, you can take advantage of one of the free city tours that the airport provides.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from the USA to Africa?

    A valid passport is required to enter all African countries. As an American passport holder, you can enter many African countries without a visa while others will require you to have a visa for entry. The latter include Tanzania, Mozambique, Zimbabwe, and Zambia. However, the process is quite simple as the visa can be done on arrival. Although a visa on arrival is an option, it is recommended to apply beforehand to save yourself time at immigration when you arrive. Tourist visas are given on arrival provided that US passport holders can produce a return airline ticket and evidence of sufficient funds for the entire duration of their stay.

  • How long is the flight from USA to Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from USA to Africa in 14h. Fly via United Airlines, Iberia, or Delta to get the fastest option. The distance from USA to Africa is about 3598 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Royal Jordanian. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $52. Users have also found prices from $123 and $151 on LEVEL and Iberia, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from USA 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 USA to Africa?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from USA to Africa (average of $139). Flying from USA to Africa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $503). 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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Alternative routes for USA to Africa

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Top 10 airlines flying from USA to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from USA 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
VuelingCheapest$343Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
Virgin AtlanticCheapest$366Average$1,329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
SWISSCheapest$386Average$1,276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
Air EuropaCheapest$469Average$850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
CondorCheapest$480Average$786FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$490Average$958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal JordanianCheapest$541Average$890FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$563Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air TransatCheapest$651Average$730FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time50%
Gulf AirCheapest$656Average$695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

Helpful tips for your next trip to Africa

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to Africa. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • The flight route from the USA to Africa is serviced by many airlines, most of which comply with sustainability standards. For instance, American Airlines focuses on using natural materials efficiently and minimizing fuel use and noise pollution.
  • The United States of America is strict when it comes to environmental conservation measures placed for aircraft. All aircraft departing the USA for Africa must meet the carbon emission standards by incorporating fuel-saving methods into their operations.
  • The USA is served by major airports such as Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) and Denver International Airport (DEN). These airports are known to enforce strict sustainability measures. These include the control of engine efficiency on planes, aerodynamics of planes resulting in fuel consumption, and active noise pollution.

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