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£97+ Cheap flights from Africa

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 18/7. 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.
JNB — LHR
16 May — 23 May1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from Africa that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 16 April 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Mon 4/5

03:40-08:20

1 stop6h 40m

London Heathrow

Tue 5/5

19:30-15:45

1 stop18h 15m

£331

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Wed 29/4

03:55-09:55

1 stop8h 00m

London Heathrow

Sun 7/6

06:30-15:20

1 stop6h 50m

£350

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Tue 28/4

18:10-13:40

2 stops21h 30m

London Heathrow

Thu 7/5

06:00-17:25

1 stop9h 25m

£353

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Fri 1/5

18:10-13:40

2 stops21h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 20/5

06:00-17:15

1 stop9h 15m

£353

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Fri 8/5

03:40-21:40

1 stop20h 00m

London Heathrow

Fri 5/6

06:00-02:40

1 stop18h 40m

£355
Fastest return journey

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Fri 8/5

18:25-21:40

Nonstop5h 15m

London Heathrow

Thu 14/5

18:20-01:15

Nonstop4h 55m

£363

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Tue 9/6

18:20-21:35

Nonstop5h 15m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

10:15-17:25

Nonstop5h 10m

£379

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Tue 28/4

18:10-13:40

2 stops21h 30m

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

19:15-17:25

2 stops20h 10m

£384

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Mon 27/4

18:10-07:30

2 stops15h 20m

London Heathrow

Wed 6/5

10:00-23:15

1 stop11h 15m

£386

CairoLondon

CAI - LHR

CAILHR

Cairo

Wed 10/6

18:10-08:15

2 stops16h 05m

London Heathrow

Wed 17/6

06:00-17:15

1 stop9h 15m

£387

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Best time to book a flight from Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Africa

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Africa?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa (average of £108). Flying from Africa in August will prove the most costly (average of £209). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Africa?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Africa to Heathrow. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2026.

Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Africa would be wise to consider leaving during Monday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Tuesday evenings when fares are usually the most expensive.

Which airlines fly from Africa?

Many airlines operate round-trip flights from Africa: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic, Royal Air Maroc, Ethiopian Air, RwandAir. These airlines fly to the following popular destinations: London.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From £46
British Airways
British Airways
From £118
Airlink
Airlink
From £31
FlySafair
FlySafair
From £32

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Africa?

The cheapest city to fly to from Africa is Algiers Houari Boumediene, with prices starting at £4. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Algiers Houari Boumediene
Algiers Houari Boumediene
From £4
Biskra
Biskra
From £11
Oran Es Senia
Oran Es Senia
From £12
Constantine Ain El Bey
Constantine Ain El Bey
From £13

Airline reviews for flights from Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Africa. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 858,174 searches.
Read through reviews of airlines serving Africa, such as RwandAir,Virgin Atlantic, andEthiopian Air. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Virgin Atlantic
7.5
Good
687 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,002 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,889 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online
Royal Air Maroc
6.2
Okay
589 reviews
RwandAir
7.8
Good
42 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7.8

Entertainment

6.8

Crew

8.0

Boarding

7.9

Food

7.4

Comfort

7.7

Reviews

1 / 2
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Sept 2025

KGL - NBO

The price of tickets mentioned in your system is not the price charged. You chargeg higher than that on online

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Africa. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 16 April 2026.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly out of Africa?

    Cairo airport offers the cheapest routes to London, from £245; whereas Johannesburg OR Tambo airport is typically cheaper if you're flying to London, from £347. It's best to make sure you are flexible on dates to find the cheapest possible flight options for your journey.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Africa?

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

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Africa?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Africa to embark to:
    Travel from Cairo to London from £245 round trip
    Travel from Cape Town to Pamplona from £619 round trip
    Travel from Alexandria to Brisbane from £793 round trip

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Africa?

    When you search for this flight from Africa, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the best flight for you.

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

    Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights from Africa for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

  • Can Cheapflights find flights from Africa with no change fees?

    Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Africa, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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

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

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Can Cheapflights find flights from Africa with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Africa, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

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

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