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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 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 17 December 2024.

Return from

$2,094

One-way from

$1,112

Popular in

September

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$2,509
Oman Air
  • Oman Air
  • 3/3-3/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 77h 00m total
  • Auckland to Cairo
Singapore Airlines
  • Singapore Airlines
  • 1/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 30h 00m total
  • Auckland to Africa
High demand for flights, 7% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in December 2024

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Wed 25/1221:05AKL - JNB
1 stop48h 20mEmirates
Sat 25/118:50JNB - AKL
2 stops33h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$2,816
Sun 22/1220:00AKL - NBO
3 stops37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/100:30NBO - AKL
3 stops43h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$3,008
Wed 25/1221:05AKL - HRE
2 stops30h 55mEmirates
Sat 15/218:45HRE - AKL
2 stops29h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$3,088
Wed 18/1206:00AKL - JNB
1 stop19h 45mQantas Airways
Wed 29/117:15JNB - AKL
1 stop18h 45mQantas Airways
Deal found 16/12$3,517
Sun 29/1213:45AKL - JNB
2 stops29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 13/109:55JNB - AKL
2 stops26h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,534
Sun 29/1215:15AKL - JNB
1 stop25h 55mSingapore Airlines
Mon 13/113:45JNB - AKL
1 stop46h 50mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 16/12$3,647
Sun 29/1214:40AKL - JNB
1 stop35h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 15/108:50JNB - AKL
1 stop32h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/12$3,765
Thu 26/1214:55AKL - JNB
1 stop27h 45mCathay Pacific
Sun 12/111:05JNB - AKL
1 stop39h 20mCathay Pacific
Deal found 16/12$3,961
Wed 25/1214:40AKL - JNB
2 stops58h 40mRwandAir
Fri 24/103:10JNB - AKL
2 stops38h 50mRwandAir
Deal found 16/12$4,032
Mon 23/1221:05AKL - CPT
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Sun 29/1218:25CPT - AKL
2 stops38h 05mEmirates
Deal found 15/12$4,084
Wed 25/1221:05AKL - CPT
2 stops34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Wed 8/113:40CPT - AKL
1 stop34h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12$4,124
Wed 25/1221:05AKL - NBO
1 stop32h 30mEmirates
Mon 6/116:45NBO - AKL
1 stop32h 30mEmirates
Deal found 17/12$4,202

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 134,765 searches and data was last updated on 17 December 2024.

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AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Wed 12/3

11:10-06:25

2 stops30h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

13:45-12:20

1 stop60h 35m

$2,033

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

14:30-16:35

3 stops37h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

19:10-14:20

2 stops33h 10m

$2,039

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

13:50-00:15

2 stops45h 25m

Cairo

Mon 2/6

01:45-11:25

2 stops24h 40m

$2,094

AucklandCairo

AKL - CAI

AKLCAI

Auckland Intl

Mon 3/3

16:20-16:25

2 stops35h 05m

Cairo

Tue 3/6

18:15-17:40

2 stops38h 25m

$2,127

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 8/4

12:35-05:15

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

20:55-06:15

1 stop23h 20m

$2,196

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Thu 3/4

14:15-17:00

1 stop37h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/4

13:35-04:45

1 stop29h 10m

$2,268

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Sun 19/1

06:00-14:45

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/1

17:15-00:25

1 stop20h 10m

$2,309

AucklandJohannesburg

AKL - JNB

AKLJNB

Auckland Intl

Tue 11/3

00:55-06:25

1 stop40h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

09:05-02:45

3 stops31h 40m

$2,366

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Sun 16/3

16:10-09:25

3 stops28h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 22/3

10:40-14:35

3 stops40h 55m

$2,386

AucklandCape Town

AKL - CPT

AKLCPT

Auckland Intl

Wed 22/1

21:05-16:45

1 stop30h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 29/1

13:40-00:45

2 stops48h 05m

$2,443

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Best time to book a flight to Africa

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Travel insights for flights to Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights to Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

How long is the flight to Africa?

On average, a flight from Auckland to Africa takes 35 hours 27 minutes. Flights to Africa from other popular cities in New Zealand will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Auckland to Africa. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Africa should consider flying on Thursday mornings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday mornings, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Africa?

The cheapest airlines flying from Auckland to Africa are China Eastern, South African and RwandAir.

Rainfall in Africa by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 0.0 mm per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 0.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in Africa by month

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

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).

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 17 December 2024.
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.1
Very Good
1,329 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8.0
Very Good
496 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.8
Good
65 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7.6
Good
38 reviews
8.1
Very Good
3,411 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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 is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Africa. One-way flights to Agadir Almassira typically cost $24, while return flights cost around $166.

  • How much is a return flight to Africa?

    A return flight to Africa will typically cost around $274, however they can be found for as little as $105.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Africa depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Africa, Auckland Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (19 hours 25 minutes).

  • Does Johannesburg OR Tambo have rental cars?

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

  • Are there hotels close to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

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

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