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Cheap flights to Africa from R8 034

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 26/4. 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
Mar 24 — Mar 311
1 adult
Sun 24/3
Sun 31/3

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 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R3 112

Return from

R1 811

One-way from

R830
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 3% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Johannesburg to Cape Town Intl
One-way flight from Johannesburg to Africa

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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 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 13/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R12 467
Fri 26/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Sat 11/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R13 032
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 13/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R14 108
Wed 3/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R15 126
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/314:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 164
Wed 10/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 16/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R15 371
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/313:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R15 390
Mon 22/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Tue 7/523:00CPT - JFK
1 stop38h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/3R15 880
Sat 20/422:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 7/513:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 975

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 627 077 searches and data were last updated on 19 March 2024.
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 13/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R12 467
Fri 26/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Sat 11/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R13 032
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Mon 13/521:40JNB - JFK
1 stop41h 20mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R14 108
Sun 3/110:40JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 25mTurkish Airlines
Tue 19/1119:15JNB - JFK
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R15 032
Mon 4/1120:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 19/1113:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 126
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/314:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 164
Wed 2/1022:00JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 45mEthiopian Air
Tue 15/1015:20CPT - JFK
2 stops34h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 371
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/313:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R15 390
Mon 11/1120:50JFK - JNB
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Mon 18/1119:15JNB - JFK
1 stop33h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R15 616

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 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 29/314:35CPT - JFK
2 stops35h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 164
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 31/313:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/3R15 390
Mon 25/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/413:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R15 956
Sun 24/310:50IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/414:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R16 861
Sat 23/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 19/513:50CPT - JFK
2 stops36h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R16 899
Sun 24/310:50IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/414:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R16 918
Mon 25/310:50IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/414:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R17 125
Mon 25/310:50IAD - JNB
1 stop20h 15mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/414:30JNB - IAD
2 stops24h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R17 502
Sat 23/321:55JFK - CPT
2 stops33h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 18/515:20CPT - JFK
2 stops34h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/3R17 842

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 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.
Fri 26/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R8 034
Sat 20/412:00IAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 18/3R8 223
Fri 26/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R8 223
Fri 26/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R8 374
Wed 24/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop38h 30mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R8 676
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R8 827
Sun 28/411:00JFK - JNB
1 stop27h 05mSAUDIA
Deal found 18/3R8 978
Wed 24/413:45JFK - CPT
1 stop25h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/3R9 487
Sat 4/512:00IAD - JNB
1 stop37h 10mEgypt Air
Deal found 18/3R9 506

Direct flights to Africa

Wed 11/920:15EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 55mUnited Airlines
Thu 26/919:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/3R26 631
Sun 28/421:10EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/520:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R26 631
Mon 8/418:45IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 21/420:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R26 631
Sun 14/420:40EWR - CPT
Nonstop14h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/419:50CPT - EWR
Nonstop15h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R27 574
Thu 16/521:10EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Thu 23/520:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R27 574
Thu 22/818:35IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 45mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/820:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop15h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R27 574
Sun 28/421:10EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Tue 7/520:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop16h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R28 498
Fri 17/521:10EWR - JNB
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/520:00JNB - EWR
Nonstop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R28 517
Mon 13/518:45IAD - CPT
Nonstop14h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 19/520:00CPT - IAD
Nonstop16h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/3R28 517

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 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 March 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Budget

R13 032 - R18 615

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New York John F Kennedy IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

JFK - JNB

JFKJNB

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Fri 26/4

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/5

1 stop41h 20m

R13 032

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Wed 3/4

2 stops33h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/4

2 stops36h 10m

R15 126

New York John F Kennedy IntlCape Town Intl

JFK - CPT

JFKCPT

New York John F Kennedy Intl

Mon 22/4

1 stop25h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 7/5

1 stop38h 35m

R15 880

NewarkJohannesburg OR Tambo

EWR - JNB

EWRJNB

Newark

Tue 2/4

1 stop28h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/4

1 stop34h 15m

R16 786

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlCape Town Intl

IAD - CPT

IADCPT

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/9

3 stops43h 10m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 24/10

3 stops27h 40m

R16 974

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/5

1 stop33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 15/9

1 stop31h 10m

R17 201

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/5

1 stop37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/5

1 stop37h 25m

R17 823

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/8

1 stop33h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/9

1 stop31h 10m

R18 464

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

IAD - JNB

IADJNB

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/4

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/4

1 stop32h 35m

R18 615

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Deals found on 18/3

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 R8 703 while a return flight costs R16 656. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Africa (average of R81). Flying to Africa in April will prove the most costly (average of R108). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

January

R1 641

February

R1 697

March

R1 961

April

R2 037

May

R1 528

June

R1 584

July

R1 811

August

R1 773

September

R1 886

October

R1 735

November

R1 735

December

R1 943

Temperature and rainfall in Africa by month

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

CPT

Temperature

12 - 21 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 21.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of July, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 12.0 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 88 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 19 March 2024.
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,5

Food

7,6

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,4
Very Good
84 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,5

Food

7,6

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,1
Very Good
105 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,5

Food

7,6

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

8,1
Very Good
57 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,5

Food

7,6

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,9
Good
236 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,5

Food

7,6

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

7,7
Good
4 578 reviews
8,4
Very Good
84 reviews

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,4

Crew

8,8

Entertainment

6,5

Food

7,6

Comfort

8,2

Reviews

1 / 1

Loved the customer service and the fact that everything was on time, the served refreshments are a cherry on top

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Africa?

The most popular flight destination in Africa, according to our users, is South Africa, followed by Zimbabwe, Mauritius, Tanzania and Namibia.
  • What is the best way to travel around Africa?

    Flying is a serious option to consider when navigating your way around this vast continent. So, naturally, you will be keeping that in mind as you weigh up your options for cheap flights to Africa. In fact, if you're looking at holidays in Zanzibar or Mauritius, Africa flight deals will be your only option since both destinations are islands off the coast of the continent, as you know. You may want to consider car hire if you're keen on exploring the whole of Mauritius, but for Zanzibar, the island is quite small, so you can put that money towards your Africa airfare.

  • What are some things to do in Africa?

    This is such a huge continent, so you will never be bored, that's for sure. But if you want to relax and be a beachbum, then Zanzibar is the perfect spot. The island's beaches are among the best off the African coast. If you're planning your honeymoon, you should seriously look at Zanzibar as an option when you compare and book flights to Africa. Stone Town on the island is also a UNESCO World Heritage Site, so there's lots to do.

  • How long is the flight to Africa?

    Well, you're already in Africa, but remember, this is a big continent, so you could easily be flying for half a day. Popular tourist destinations for Saffers when it comes to flights to Africa include Zanzibar (ZNZ) and Mauritius (MRU). Flight time from Johannesburg (JNB) to Zanzibar is just over 7h, with one stop. From Cape Town (CPT), you're looking at just over 12h with two stops (usually via JNB). Durban (DUR) to Mauritius is just under 4h if you take a direct flight, so be on the lookout for cheap flights to Africa that offer this route.

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

    This will depend on where you are travelling, as in some cases you will need a visa and in other cases, you won't. You will need a valid passport that has at least six months left before it expires for all trips, as you consider your cheap flights to Africa. Fortunately, you don't need a visa to travel to Mauritius, which means you can book flights to Africa on a whim if your passport is current. South Africans are welcome in the country for up to 90 days without one. If your passport isn't current, then consider making use of the passport facility that the Department of Home Affairs initiated with some banks at certain larger branches in major towns around SA. It's much faster and more efficient than standing in the queue at Home Affairs. Check their website for details.

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