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Cheap flights to Africa from $1,012

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 28/7. 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.
SEA — JNB
19 May — 26 May1
1 adult
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Sun 26/5

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 112,020 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$1,961

Return from

$1,563

One-way from

$1,012
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in May 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 14 May 2024
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Cheap flights to Africa in May & June 2024

Discover affordable flights and deals to Africa in May and June 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 112,020 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.
Sun 26/511:00AKL - CAI
1 stop28h 50mSichuan Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,563
Thu 13/621:00AKL - CAI
1 stop45h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 20/614:30CAI - AKL
1 stop40h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$1,710
Sun 26/511:00AKL - CAI
1 stop28h 50mSichuan Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,762
Thu 23/521:00AKL - CAI
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,825
Thu 13/620:50AKL - CAI
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/614:30CAI - AKL
1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,832
Thu 23/513:15AKL - CAI
2 stops61h 45mOman Air
Thu 30/519:15CAI - AKL
2 stops46h 30mOman Air
Deal found 14/5$2,001
Thu 23/521:00AKL - CAI
1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$2,036
Sat 25/500:25AKL - CAI
2 stops26h 35mOman Air
Thu 30/519:15CAI - AKL
2 stops46h 30mOman Air
Deal found 13/5$2,089
Sat 18/521:00AKL - CAI
1 stop45h 00mChina Eastern
Sat 25/514:30CAI - AKL
1 stop40h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 13/5$2,119

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 112,020 searches and data were last updated on 14 May 2024.
Sun 26/511:00AKL - CAI
1 stop28h 50mSichuan Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,563
Thu 13/621:00AKL - CAI
1 stop45h 00mChina Eastern
Thu 20/614:30CAI - AKL
1 stop40h 15mChina Eastern
Deal found 14/5$1,710
Sun 26/511:00AKL - CAI
1 stop28h 50mSichuan Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mSichuan Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,762
Thu 23/521:00AKL - CAI
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,825
Thu 13/620:50AKL - CAI
2 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 20/614:30CAI - AKL
1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,832
Mon 30/901:25AKL - CAI
2 stops50h 35mOman Air
Mon 2/1218:05CAI - AKL
2 stops31h 00mOman Air
Deal found 14/5$1,885
Tue 1/1014:15AKL - CAI
2 stops44h 30mOman Air
Mon 2/1218:05CAI - AKL
2 stops31h 00mOman Air
Deal found 14/5$1,903
Mon 30/901:25AKL - CAI
2 stops56h 45mOman Air
Fri 6/1201:30CAI - AKL
2 stops40h 30mOman Air
Deal found 14/5$1,966
Tue 1/1014:15AKL - CAI
2 stops44h 30mOman Air
Fri 6/1201:30CAI - AKL
2 stops40h 30mOman Air
Deal found 14/5$1,991

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 112,020 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.
Thu 23/521:00AKL - CAI
2 stops42h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$1,825
Thu 23/513:15AKL - CAI
2 stops61h 45mOman Air
Thu 30/519:15CAI - AKL
2 stops46h 30mOman Air
Deal found 14/5$2,001
Thu 23/521:00AKL - CAI
1 stop45h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 30/514:45CAI - AKL
1 stop42h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/5$2,036
Sat 18/513:15AKL - JNB
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Sat 25/513:35JNB - AKL
1 stop29h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$2,141
Sat 18/520:30AKL - JNB
1 stop34h 20mEmirates
Sat 25/519:10JNB - AKL
2 stops42h 15mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,266
Sat 18/520:30AKL - JNB
1 stop47h 45mEmirates
Sat 25/522:20JNB - AKL
3 stops50h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,267
Mon 20/513:15AKL - CPT
1 stop31h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/606:05CPT - AKL
2 stops34h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,271
Sat 18/506:10AKL - JNB
2 stops62h 05mEmirates
Sat 25/522:20JNB - AKL
3 stops50h 40mEmirates
Deal found 13/5$2,279
Mon 20/520:30AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/618:20CPT - AKL
2 stops43h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5$2,281

One-way flights to Africa

Explore one-way flight options to Africa for greater flexibility in your travel plans. Find up-to-date pricing and availability for one-way flights. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 112,020 searches and data was last updated on 14 May 2024.
Sun 28/720:45AKL - CAI
2 stops44h 25mHainan Airlines
Deal found 13/5$1,012
Tue 10/909:00AKL - JNB
2 stops31h 10mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,075
Wed 11/906:25AKL - JNB
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$1,115
Thu 12/913:15AKL - JNB
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,122
Sat 25/513:15AKL - JNB
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,125
Sat 18/513:15AKL - JNB
1 stop37h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/5$1,127
Sat 27/700:25AKL - CAI
2 stops26h 35mOman Air
Deal found 13/5$1,127
Wed 11/913:15AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,129
Fri 13/913:15AKL - JNB
1 stop36h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/5$1,135

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 $1,108 while a return flight costs $2,162. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Africa (average of $1,205). Flying to Africa in December will prove the most costly (average of $1,517). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

$2,114

February

$2,063

March

$2,084

April

$2,123

May

$2,073

June

$2,299

July

$2,211

August

$2,080

September

$2,226

October

$2,006

November

$2,003

December

$2,522

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 10 May 2024.
Booking 32 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 14 May 2024.
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very Good
630 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.3
Very Good
1,455 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

8.1
Very Good
3,963 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

7.9
Good
1,574 reviews
8.3
Very Good
630 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.6

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.4

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The crew, food, and entertainment were amazing. The leg room/distance from the row in front of you seems smaller than other airlines which is very uncomfortable.

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.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Africa if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Africa on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Africa?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Singapore Airlines is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Africa.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa?

    Agadir Almassira Airport is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa. One-way flights to Agadir Almassira Airport typically cost $23, while return flights cost around $166.

  • How much is a return flight to Africa?

    A return flight to Africa will typically cost around $273, however they can be found for as little as $273.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Africa, Wellington offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have rental cars?

    Yes. Those touching down at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Yes. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Protea Hotel by Marriott Transit O.R. Tambo Airport is the closest property to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (0.0 km away from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport).

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