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Cheap flights to Africa from $2,238

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 15/4. 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.
WAS — JNB
2 Apr — 9 Apr1
1 adult
Tue 2/4
Tue 9/4

Flights to Africa in 2024

Find the latest flights to Africa in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 125,061 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$3,587

Return from

$1,795

One-way from

$1,088
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Auckland Intl to Cairo
One-way flight from Auckland Intl (AKL) to Africa

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Browse one-way and return flights deals to Africa on Cheapflights. Flight deals are based on user searches and were last updated on 28 March 2024
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Cheap flights to Africa in March & April 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Africa in March and April 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 125,061 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Mon 15/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/400:05ADD - LGA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,238
Tue 16/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/400:45ADD - LGA
2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,265
Wed 17/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/400:45ADD - LGA
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,380
Thu 25/410:18LGA - ADD
1 stop37h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/500:45ADD - LGA
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,440
Thu 28/307:00LGA - ADD
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/400:05ADD - LGA
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,488
Sat 6/419:29LGA - ADD
1 stop28h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/400:05ADD - LGA
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,492
Thu 11/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/500:05ADD - LGA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,500
Fri 26/410:18LGA - ADD
1 stop37h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/500:05ADD - LGA
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,717
Thu 25/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 29/500:05ADD - LGA
2 stops21h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$4,635

Africa 2024 flight deals

Explore flight deals for Africa in 2024, offering the best prices and options to suit your preferences. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 125,061 searches and data were last updated on 28 March 2024.
Mon 15/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/400:05ADD - LGA
2 stops27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,238
Tue 16/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 23/400:45ADD - LGA
2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,265
Wed 17/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 25/400:45ADD - LGA
2 stops27h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,380
Thu 25/410:18LGA - ADD
1 stop37h 42mMultiple Airlines
Tue 28/500:45ADD - LGA
2 stops21h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,440
Thu 28/307:00LGA - ADD
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/400:05ADD - LGA
2 stops21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,488
Sat 6/419:29LGA - ADD
1 stop28h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/400:05ADD - LGA
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,492
Thu 11/406:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/500:05ADD - LGA
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,500
Thu 2/506:00LGA - ADD
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Thu 16/500:45ADD - LGA
2 stops25h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,568
Fri 26/410:18LGA - ADD
1 stop37h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/500:05ADD - LGA
2 stops23h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,717

Flights to Africa departing soon

Discover available last-minute flight options to Africa, providing immediate availability and potentially lower prices. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 125,061 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.
Sat 6/419:29LGA - ADD
1 stop28h 31mUnited Airlines
Thu 18/400:05ADD - LGA
2 stops26h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$2,492
Sat 6/414:45LGA - ADD
2 stops23h 35mUnited Airlines
Fri 19/422:50ADD - LGA
2 stops22h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/3$13,800

Find flights to Africa within your budget

Locate flights to Africa that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 125,061 searches and data was last updated on 28 March 2024.

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$2,238 - $4,635

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New York LaGuardia

Mon 15/4

1 stop18h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 22/4

2 stops27h 10m

$2,238

New York LaGuardiaAddis Ababa Bole

LGA - ADD

LGAADD

New York LaGuardia

Tue 16/4

1 stop18h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 23/4

2 stops24h 01m

$2,265

New York LaGuardiaAddis Ababa Bole

LGA - ADD

LGAADD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 17/4

1 stop18h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 25/4

2 stops27h 45m

$2,380

New York LaGuardiaAddis Ababa Bole

LGA - ADD

LGAADD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 25/4

1 stop37h 42m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 28/5

2 stops21h 10m

$2,440

New York LaGuardiaAddis Ababa Bole

LGA - ADD

LGAADD

New York LaGuardia

Sat 6/4

1 stop28h 31m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 18/4

2 stops26h 07m

$2,492

New York LaGuardiaAddis Ababa Bole

LGA - ADD

LGAADD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 11/4

1 stop18h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 5/5

2 stops28h 25m

$2,500

New York LaGuardiaAddis Ababa Bole

LGA - ADD

LGAADD

New York LaGuardia

Thu 2/5

1 stop18h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 16/5

2 stops25h 55m

$2,568

New York LaGuardiaAddis Ababa Bole

LGA - ADD

LGAADD

New York LaGuardia

Fri 26/4

1 stop37h 42m

Addis Ababa Bole

Thu 2/5

2 stops23h 54m

$2,717

New York LaGuardiaAddis Ababa Bole

LGA - ADD

LGAADD

New York LaGuardia

Wed 15/5

1 stop18h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 22/5

2 stops21h 50m

$4,635

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Average price of flights to Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Africa is currently $0 while a return flight costs $2,693. Price data was last updated on 24 March 2024.

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Africa (average of $1,207). Flying to Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,548). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,120

February

$2,070

March

$2,090

April

$2,128

May

$2,080

June

$2,323

July

$2,290

August

$2,085

September

$2,240

October

$2,012

November

$2,012

December

$2,580

Temperature and rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

CAI

Temperature

13 - 28 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 28.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 13.0 C).

When is the best time to book a flight to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Africa. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights to Africa. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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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 28 March 2024.
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
685 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.3
Very Good
1,512 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

8.1
Very Good
4,166 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

7.9
Good
1,198 reviews
8.3
Very Good
685 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Food

7.6

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 10

Everything went rather smoothly, I have no complaints or negative comments. Thanks for getting me where I needed to be.

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Africa?

South Africa is the most popular flight destination in Africa. Other popular destinations include Egypt, Zimbabwe, Morocco and Mauritius.
  • What are the best ways to travel around Africa?

    When you book flights to Africa that land in Cape Town, you'll have access to several ways to get around the city. One of the most common forms of transport is the MyCiti buses which operate in and around the city centre and along the coast. Rideshare apps are a more popular and convenient way to travel around the city. If you end up in Johannesburg, you can use the Gautrain which will take you to the city centre from the airport. In the city, the most common way to get around is to use rideshare apps. If your cheap flights to Africa head to Victoria Falls in Zimbabwe, the easiest way to get to major cities is to use Zimbabwe Air flights, while inner-city travel includes bicycles and local taxis.

  • What are some activities to do in Africa?

    Many people think of Africa as one country, but it's much larger and home to 54 countries. The expansive terrain, varied landscape and rich cultural history means Africa is home to thousands of activities and sights to experience. Make your way to Uganda and join in on the only hike in the world where you can trek through the jungle to specifically look for mountain gorillas. The Great Migration happens in mid-July where you'll get to see herds of zebras, wildebeest and gazelles making their way from Masa Mara in Kenya to The Serengeti in Tanzania. If you find yourself in Cape Town, you'll have the chance to explore Table Mountain, one of the seven wonders of the world.

  • How long is the flight to Africa?

    If you're wondering how long flying to Africa will take, you'll first need to know where you're flying to. If you're heading to Johannesburg, you'll find flights from Auckland International Airport to OR Tambo in around 26h with a stopover in Singapore. Singapore Airlines operates flights to Johannesburg from Christchurch in around 29h with stopovers in Auckland and Singapore. If you plan on visiting Victoria Falls, your Africa flight deals are likely to be operated by British Airways or Singapore Airlines, and fly from Auckland to Victoria Falls Airport in around 33h with stopovers in Singapore and Johannesburg. Cheap flights to Africa from Auckland to Cape Town are usually operated by Singapore Airlines in conjunction with British Airways and will get you there in around 32h 55min with stopovers in Singapore and Johannesburg.

  • What do I need to do before my flight to Africa?

    When you book flights to Africa, keep a couple of things in mind before starting your travel. Firstly, compare flights to Africa, airfares, and travel time before deciding on where to go. Once you arrive, you'll need to have local currency on you to pay for transport. Exchange your money before arriving at the airport to avoid lower exchange rates. Ensure your passport is valid and only expires at least three months after your date of arrival.

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