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Flights to Africa in 2021
Flight route prices based on searches on Cheapflights within the last 3 days, monthly prices based on aggregated historical data.
| Popular in | December | High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise |
| Cheapest in | February | Best time to find cheap flights, 4% potential price drop |
| Average price | $1,357 | Average for round-trip flights in April 2021 |
| Round-trip from | $3,744 | From Sydney to Africa |
| One-way from | $13 | One-way flight from Sydney to Africa |
Cheap flights to Africa in April, May 2021
The best prices found for CAI flights for April, May
20 Apr - 27 Apr
$2,294pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple airlines
1 STOP
CAI
Cairo
CAI
Cairo
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
19 Apr - 22 Apr
$2,306pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
CAI
Cairo
CAI
Cairo
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
13 May - 22 Sep
$2,404pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple airlines
3 STOPS
ADD
Addis Ababa Bole
ADD
Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines
3 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Africa 2021 flight deals
Cheap flights to Africa found for this year
12 Nov - 9 Mar
$1,141pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Etihad Airways
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Etihad Airways
2 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
12 Nov - 9 Mar
$1,143pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Etihad Airways
2 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Etihad Airways
1 STOP
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
12 Nov - 9 Mar
$1,144pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Etihad Airways
1 STOP
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Etihad Airways
1 STOP
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Last minute flights to Africa
Late deals on return flights to Africa, departing today and this week
26 Apr - 30 May
$3,237pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple airlines
2 STOPS
ADD
Addis Ababa Bole
ADD
Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines
2 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
26 Apr - 29 May
$3,820pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple airlines
3 STOPS
ADD
Addis Ababa Bole
ADD
Addis Ababa Bole
Multiple Airlines
3 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
26 Apr - 24 May
$4,877pp
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Multiple airlines
3 STOPS
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Multiple Airlines
3 STOPS
SYD
Sydney Kingsford Smith
Cheapest prices for Africa flights by month
The cheapest ticket to Africa found for each month in 2021 based on historical flight searches by Cheapflights users.
January
$1,279
February
$1,090
March
$1,108
April
$1,312
May
$1,187
June
$1,228
July
$1,200
August
$1,190
September
$1,257
October
$1,099
November
$1,122
December
$1,591
At the present moment the cheapest month to fly to Africa is currently February; with December being the most expensive. Prices will vary depending on multiple factors such as booking in advance, airline and departure airports and times.
When is the best time to fly to Africa?
Average Johannesburg OR Tambo flight ticket prices and weather conditions for 2021 and 2022 by month.
|
SYD - JNB Price
|
$1,090 - $2,089
|
|
JNB Temperature
|
18 - 26 °C
|
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JNB Rainfall
|
4 - 151 mm
|
Flying to Africa in February is usually considered the best time to fly. However, you will find other deals are always available year round. If weather is an important factor for you when considering when to fly to Africa, the warmest period tends to be January, with the wettest being December.
When is the best time to book a flight to Africa?
The price you pay for your flight to Africa may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 61 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
Which day is cheapest to fly to Africa?
Sunday is currently, on average, the cheapest day to fly to Africa. Flying on Friday will result in higher flight prices.
What time of day is cheapest to fly to Africa?
Africa flights can be made cheaper if you choose a flight in the afternoon. Booking a flight in the evening will likely mean higher prices.
Alternative, similarly priced destinations
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