Cheap Flights to Africa

Africa ranks 2nd in the world by land area and population after Asia. The 54 countries of the continent are grouped into 5 regions: North Africa, West Africa, East Africa, Central Africa, and Southern Africa. Africa is surrounded by major water bodies on all sides – the Atlantic Ocean to the west, the Indian Ocean to the east, the Mediterranean Sea to the North, and the Red Sea to the northeast. This unique location makes it a crossroads of arts and cultures. Spectacular wildlife, natural wonders, and ancient history connecting the dots of human evolution further make Africa worth visiting. 

South Africa, Egypt, Ethiopia, Ghana, Nigeria, Kenya, and Senegal are the most visited countries. Below is the list of top 10 airports or city in the Africa continent by arrivals from the USA.

Airport Name (Code)	City Name & Country
O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)	Johannesburg, South Africa
Cape Town International Airport (CPT)	Cape Town, South Africa
Cairo International Airport (CAI)	Cairo, Egypt
Bole International Airport (ADD)	Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Kotoka International Airport (ACC)	Accra, Ghana
Murtala Muhammed International Airport (LOS)	Lagos, Nigeria
Mohammed V International Airport (CMN)	Casablanca, Morocco
Jomo Kenyatta International Airport (NBO)	Nairobi, Kenya

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Top Airlines Flying to Africa

• Delta Air Lines (3-star): Delta Air Lines – a SkyTeam Alliance member, and a major U.S. carrier – operates direct flights to South Africa, Nigeria, and Ghana from Atlanta (ATL) and New York (JFK). The connecting flights to Africa are via European hubs like Paris (CDG) and Amsterdam (AMS). Air France and KLM may operate many of its flights. Collect more details on Delta Air Lines deals, routes, connection, etc.
• United Airlines (3-star): United Airlines – Star Alliance member, and a major U.S. carrier – provides direct flights from Washington D.C. (IAD) or Newark (EWR) to Africa. Book direct United flights to Accra (ACC) in Ghana (ACC), Lagos (LOS) in Nigeria, and Cape Town (CPT) in South Africa from Washington. From Newark, book direct United flights to Johannesburg, Cape Town, Marrakech (Morocco), and Dakar (Senegal). The airline also connects travelers to other African cities via partnerships with Lufthansa through Frankfurt (FRA) and Brussels Airlines through Brussels (BRU). Collect more details on United Airlines deals, routes, connection, etc.
• Royal Air Maroc (3-star): Royal Air Maroc, Morocco's flag carrier and a member of the Oneworld alliance, offers direct flights from New York City (JFK), Washington D.C. (IAD), and Miami (MIA) to Casablanca (CMN), the capital city of Morocco. From its hub in Casablanca, travelers can connect to numerous African destinations, such as Abidjan, Lagos, and Nairobi. Collect more details on Royal Air Maroc deals, routes, connection, etc.
• Ethiopian Airlines (4-star): Ethiopian Airlines, the flag carrier of Ethiopia and part of Star Alliance, operates direct flights between Addis Ababa (ADD) and major U.S. metro cities like Washington D.C. (IAD), Newark (EWR), Chicago (ORD), and New York City (JFK). From Addis Ababa, passengers have access to an extensive network of African cities, including Nairobi, Johannesburg, and Lagos. The airline’s primary hub is Bole International Airport in Addis Ababa. Collect more details Ethiopian Airlines deals, routes, connection, etc.

Africa Travel Tips

• Book cheap flights to Africa: While searching for flights, changing layover, airline, or departure time – you can find more options. Check Cheapfaremart's recommended flights under Nearby or Alternate Date options which are usually cheaper than regular flights. Mid-weekday flights from Monday to Wednesday can be cheaper than that of near-weekend or weekend flights. 
• Check climate and weather: Due to vast and varied geography, Africa's climate is diverse. Though predominantly warm, the temperature across countries is often influenced by latitude, altitude, and proximity to water bodies. Finalize your Africa flight deal after checking the peak-season, off-season, and shoulder-season climate of your destination.
• Know travel advisory & visa requirements: Listen to the US Department of State BUREAU of CONSULAR AFFAIRS website to know the travel advisory flagged for your destination country in Africa and whether you need a visa to visit. 

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