Cheap flights from California to Africa from $403

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 10/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
LAX — JNB
May 21 — May 281

How far in advance should I book a flight from California to Africa?

Find a great deal and save up to 54% by booking at least 47 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from California to Africa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,194.

What is the cheapest month to fly from California to Africa?

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Africa from California. Prices for February average $1,422 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $886. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 26% on your journey compared to booking in July

When is the cheapest time to fly from California to Africa (CA - AF)?

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

Cheap Turkish Airlines flights from California to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Turkish Airlines for the route between California and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Wed 9/117:25 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/319:50 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$707
Sun 10/136:35 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/279:50 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$719
Fri 9/131:15 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/262:10 amCAI - SFO
1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$724
Wed 10/166:35 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/316:20 amCAI - SFO
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$756
Mon 10/287:50 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/45:20 amCAI - SFO
1 stop22h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$759
Tue 10/292:10 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop34h 10mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/45:20 amCAI - SFO
1 stop22h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$764
Sun 9/157:25 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/303:15 amCAI - LAX
1 stop18h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$767
Wed 8/76:35 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 1/168:50 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$769
Wed 10/231:35 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/148:50 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop25h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$770

Cheap SWISS flights from California to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between California and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Mon 11/117:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop36h 10mSWISS
Mon 11/256:50 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop31h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/14$727
Tue 11/127:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop35h 50mSWISS
Tue 11/263:45 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$732
Tue 10/298:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop35h 50mSWISS
Tue 11/53:45 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$743
Tue 10/298:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop35h 50mSWISS
Fri 11/81:00 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop37h 15mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$761
Tue 10/296:25 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops56h 35mSWISS
Tue 11/53:45 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$779
Tue 10/298:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop35h 50mSWISS
Fri 1/311:00 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops34h 15mSWISS
Deal found 5/16$799
Sun 5/267:40 pmLAX - NBO
2 stops39h 35mSWISS
Sat 6/810:30 pmNBO - LAX
2 stops27h 45mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$1,350

Cheap California to Africa flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from California to Africa specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Prices were last updated on May 16, 2024.
Mon 5/277:45 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/34:00 amCAI - LAX
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$881
Thu 5/237:05 amLAX - NBO
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Mon 5/2710:50 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop29h 50mDelta
Deal found 5/15$917
Mon 5/277:45 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/34:00 amCAI - LAX
2 stops43h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$928
Sun 5/267:45 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/212:55 pmCAI - LAX
2 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$982
Thu 5/231:40 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop21h 00mAir France
Mon 5/2710:50 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop29h 50mAir France
Deal found 5/15$982
Thu 6/64:30 pmLAX - CAI
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/201:45 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$983
Thu 6/69:10 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop34h 10mMultiple Airlines
Thu 6/201:45 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop37h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$995
Sun 6/27:00 amLAX - CAI
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/186:30 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$996
Tue 5/219:00 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop37h 40mDelta
Tue 5/2811:59 pmNBO - LAX
1 stop24h 51mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,000

California to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between California and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Wed 9/117:25 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/319:50 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop30h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$707
Sun 10/136:35 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 10/279:50 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop29h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$719
Fri 9/131:15 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop33h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 9/262:10 amCAI - SFO
1 stop19h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$724
Mon 11/117:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop36h 10mSWISS
Mon 11/256:50 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop31h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/14$727
Tue 11/127:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop35h 50mSWISS
Tue 11/263:45 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$732
Tue 10/298:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop35h 50mSWISS
Tue 11/53:45 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop34h 30mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$743
Fri 12/67:40 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop30h 20mSWISS
Mon 1/206:50 pmCAI - SFO
1 stop31h 25mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$745
Tue 11/125:25 pmSFO - CAI
2 stops36h 10mAustrian Airlines
Tue 11/264:35 pmCAI - SFO
2 stops36h 10mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 5/15$754
Wed 10/166:35 pmSFO - CAI
1 stop22h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/316:20 amCAI - SFO
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$756

California to Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from California to Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Sun 5/267:45 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/212:55 pmCAI - LAX
2 stops58h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$982
Sun 5/267:45 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop35h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/26:30 pmCAI - LAX
1 stop33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,019
Fri 5/241:35 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/34:35 amCAI - LAX
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,066
Tue 5/217:05 amLAX - NBO
2 stops28h 50mDelta
Tue 5/2811:59 pmNBO - LAX
2 stops25h 03mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,084
Sat 5/257:25 pmLAX - NBO
1 stop42h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/61:10 amNBO - LAX
1 stop44h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,091
Wed 5/227:25 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop18h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 6/2010:05 amCAI - LAX
1 stop35h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/14$1,092
Wed 5/227:45 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop39h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/295:55 pmCAI - LAX
2 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/16$1,098
Fri 5/241:35 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop27h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/34:35 amCAI - LAX
1 stop17h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,103
Wed 5/229:10 pmLAX - CAI
1 stop38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/295:55 pmCAI - LAX
2 stops56h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,104

One-way flights to Africa from California

Search for one-way flight options from California to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
Tue 10/158:10 pmSFO - CMN
1 stop17h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$403
Tue 7/163:50 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops38h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$414
Tue 10/153:50 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops22h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$422
Tue 7/237:00 amLAX - CAI
2 stops30h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$460
Wed 8/147:30 amSFO - CMN
3 stops32h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$474
Sun 7/148:10 pmSFO - CMN
2 stops56h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$480
Tue 7/168:10 pmSFO - CMN
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/14$483
Wed 8/147:30 amSFO - CMN
2 stops29h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$485
Wed 10/164:10 pmSFO - NBO
1 stop28h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$496

Find flights from California to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from California 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$606 - $899

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoCasablanca Mohamed V

SFO - CMN

SFOCMN

San Francisco

Tue 10/22

1 stop16h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 10/31

1 stop30h 25m

$606

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Wed 9/11

1 stop18h 15m

Cairo

Thu 10/31

1 stop30h 10m

$707

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Mon 11/11

1 stop36h 10m

Cairo

Mon 11/25

1 stop31h 25m

$727

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 11/12

2 stops36h 10m

Cairo

Tue 11/26

2 stops36h 10m

$754

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 10/29

1 stop19h 30m

Cairo

Wed 11/6

1 stop21h 50m

$777

Los AngelesCairo

LAX - CAI

LAXCAI

Los Angeles

Mon 9/16

2 stops40h 25m

Cairo

Sun 9/22

1 stop28h 00m

$780

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Wed 9/18

1 stop21h 55m

Cairo

Sat 9/28

1 stop21h 45m

$811

San FranciscoCairo

SFO - CAI

SFOCAI

San Francisco

Tue 10/29

2 stops28h 35m

Cairo

Thu 1/30

2 stops25h 14m

$818

Los AngelesNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

LAX - NBO

LAXNBO

Los Angeles

Sat 8/31

1 stop22h 00m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 9/6

1 stop23h 20m

$899

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Deals found on 5/16

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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 16, 2024.
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.0
Very good
10,673 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
47 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
1,994 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.7
Good
4,387 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,955 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from California to Africa for under $700 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from California to Africa for under $700. The cheapest flight booked recently is on TAP AIR PORTUGAL for just $606, but on average you can expect to pay $725.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from California to Africa for under $1,000?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from California to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,000.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $496. American Airlines flights start at $515 while deals on SAUDIA start at $527 one-way.

  • What does LAX to JNB mean?

    This is defined as Los Angeles Airport (LAX) and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB). Codes like Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your California to Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from California to Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter California to Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from California to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from California to Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from California to Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on California to Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the California to Africa flight deals updated?

    The California to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/15.

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Top 10 airlines flying from California to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from California 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 2,637,452 searches. Data last updated May 16, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$518Average$1,254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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VuelingCheapest$542Average$978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time88%
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KLMCheapest$543Average$1,448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$545Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$549Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$638Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SWISSCheapest$686Average$1,185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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LOTCheapest$687Average$1,358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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SAUDIACheapest$692Average$927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time86%
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Austrian AirlinesCheapest$790Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time78%
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