Q: What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Africa is currently March ; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 1

Where are the most popular flight destinations in Africa?

Accepted Answer

Egypt, Morocco, South Africa, Kenya and Nigeria are the most popular flight destinations in Africa.

Question 2

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

Accepted Answer

Booking 22 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.

Question 3

Which day is cheapest to fly to Africa?

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The cheapest flights to Africa are usually found when departing on a Monday. The departure day with the highest cost at present is Saturday.

Question 4

What time of day is cheapest to fly to Africa?

Accepted Answer

At the moment, flights at midday are likely to offer the best value for money for your Africa trip. A flight in the morning will more often than not be of higher cost.

Question 5

What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

Accepted Answer

At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Africa is currently March; with July being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.

Question 6

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Africa?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights to Africa. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

Question 7

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Africa?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights to Africa.

Question 8

Can Cheapflights find flights to Africa with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights to Africa with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 9

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Africa become cheaper?

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Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Perform a flight search above and use a valid email address to enable the Price Alert feature. That’s it!

Question 10

How long is the flight to Africa?

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Book flights to Africa from the three main airports in the UAE: Dubai International Airport (DXB), Abu Dhabi International Airport (AUH) and Sharjah International Airport (SHJ). Amongst the most established airlines flying to Africa are Emirates, Etihad Airways, Egypt Air and Qatar Airways. Find the most direct routes and cheap flights to Africa departing from Dubai and Abu Dhabi, with an estimated 3h 30min travel time to Cairo airport (CAI), in Egypt, and roughly 8h to Johannesburg O.R. Tambo airport (JNB) and 10h to Cape Town airport (CPT), in South Africa, and 8h to Casablanca Mohammed V. Airport (CMN), in Morocco. For flights to Africa from Sharjah, you can expect a 4h direct journey to Cairo and an approximate 9h journey to Johannesburg and Casablanca and 11h to Cape Town with at least one stopover, commonly in Doha (DOH). Select your departure and destination airport and find Africa flight deals on cheapflights.

What is the best way to travel around Africa?

After booking your flights to Africa, the next step is creating your own itinerary for the trip. For internal travel inside Egypt, your best bet is to opt for domestic flights, which are cheap and abundant. From Cairo, you can get to Alexandria in only 45min by plane. In Morocco, the trains are the preferred way to get around as they’re well-connected and inexpensive - from Casablanca, you can easily get to Marrakech in under 3h by train. In South Africa, however, hiring a car is the way to go for those who want efficiency and autonomy to visit all the sights around the main cities, like Cape Town and Johannesburg. However, for inter-city travel, flying is best due to the long distances. Flying to Africa can be easy and cost-efficient when you have the best tools at hand. To get affordable fares, compare flights to Africa through cheapflights.

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

There are some things you need to do in preparation for your flight to Africa. Although it’s not necessary to apply for a visa for visits to Egypt, Morocco, and South Africa for up to 90 days, you’ll need to present proof of accommodation, a return flight and enough funds for your trip. It’s also advisable that you exchange currency before your trip as, depending on your arrival time, services at the airports may not be open. All set to go? Save on Africa airfares with just a few clicks.

What are some things to do in Africa?

Found cheap flights to Africa? Make the most of your trip by visiting the main landmarks, such as the Hassan II mosque in Casablanca, the Pyramids of Giza in Cairo, the Kirstenbosch National Botanical Garden in Cape Town and the Gold Reef City Theme Park in Johannesburg.

Popular in	March	High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Cheapest in	January	Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average price	AED 1,377	Average for return flights in November 2022
Return from	AED 749	From Dubai Intl to Cairo
One-way from	AED 481	One-way flight from Dubai Intl (DXB) to Africa

Cheap flights to Africa

Flights to Africa in 2022

Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.