Figuring out when the cheapest time to travel to Africa from the US is quite a challenge, even for a savvy traveler. Putting aside direct flights from the US to Africa, even one or two-stop flights will cost over $600 during the low season and more than $1000 during high season. And that’s only talking about East Coast departures. But don’t let this stop you from planning a heart-warming family reunion in Nigeria, Kenya, Ghana, or whichever country your loved ones live in! Especially since ASAP Tickets offers cheap flights to Africa for as little as $517* on round trips.
Besides the obvious (basic rules for booking plane tickets to Africa) and the not-so-obvious (such as unpublished airfares) ways to minimize the flight costs, there are at least three more separate tips that usually only travel agents know. Luckily, we are African Travel Experts. And we’re willing to share our secrets with you!
Secret Tip #1 – Don’t forget about Ramadan
Some airlines operating flights to Africa, like Royal Air Maroc and Turkish Airlines, offer layovers in Muslim countries. These routes are usually convenient and very cost-effective all year round. However, they get surprisingly overpriced during the month of Ramadan, when a lot of people travel back home for the month. If your travel dates fall into this time frame in May or June, you have better chances of getting a cheap flight to Africa with alternative air carriers.
Secret Tip #2 – Weekdays are cheaper
Long-haul flights that leave on a Thursday and return on a Monday usually cost about 20% less than those that leave on a Friday and return on a the weekend. Fridays are also more expensive days to travel. If you are flexible with dates, ask your travel agent to book flights on weekdays.
Sometimes, you can save even more by delaying or moving up your trip by just a week. Let your travel agent know if you’re flexible on departure and return dates. They’ll likely be able to offer you even more savings.
Secret Tip #3 – Right time, right airline
ASAP Tickets’ travel experts have analyzed extensive data to pinpoint the cheapest time to travel to Africa and the airlines offering the best-priced deals. To make it simple for you, we’ve compiled a detailed table showcasing the best times and airlines for your trip. We’ve checked our past flight data and found some of the cheapest times to travel to Africa. These are historical averages, so they may vary a little each year. Keep in mind that delaying your booking could lead to higher prices.
The cheapest times to travel to Africa
Lagos 🇳🇬 | 1st week of Nov, late Feb, 3rd week of March. | Ethiopian Airlines through Lome |
Nairobi 🇰🇪 | 3rd week of Nov, late Feb to early March. | Turkish Airlines |
Accra 🇬🇭 | Early Nov, 2nd week of Feb, 3rd week of March | Ethiopian Airlines |
Cape Town 🇿🇦 | 2nd week of Feb, early Nov, 3rd week of March. | Kenya Airways |
Entebbe 🇺🇬 | Late Feb to mid-March, 4th week of Nov | Turkish Airlines |
Yaounde 🇨🇲 | End of Oct, 4th week of Feb, mid-March. | Ethiopian Airlines through Lome |
Dakar 🇸🇳 | 3rd week of Feb, 3rd week of Nov, early March. | Kenya Airways |
Addis Ababa 🇪🇹 | 2nd week of March, mid-Feb, late Nov. | Turkish Airlines |
Monrovia 🇱🇷 | 4th week of Nov, 2nd week of March, late Feb. | Kenya Airways |
Kigali 🇷🇼 | Mid-Nov, early Feb, 4th week of March. | Kenya Airways |
Kinshasa 🇨🇩 | Early Feb, 2nd week of Nov, end of March. | Kenya Airways |
Dar Es Salaam 🇹🇿 | Mid-Feb, 2nd week of Nov, late March. | Turkish Airlines |
Conakry 🇬🇳 | Late March, 3rd week of Feb, early-mid Nov. | Royal Air Maroc |
Freetown 🇸🇱 | Late Nov, 2nd week of Feb, mid-late March. | Turkish Airlines |
Lome 🇹🇬 | 3rd week of Nov, early Feb, early March. | Ethiopian Airlines |
Abidjan 🇨🇮 | 3rd week of Nov, early March, early-mid Feb. | Turkish Airlines |
No matter where you want to go in Africa, our expert travel agents can help you find the best value deals for your travel dates. Call an agent at 844-300-7983 to get your free customized price quote, and before you know it, you’ll be enjoying some quality family time in your country!
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Thank you so much for this valuable
Information, may be I may travel towards Christmas, to Africa, but not yet clear due some important engagement.
What is the price or ticket for November 16th to December 20.
And November 16th -february 27th.
Hi James,
Where will you be flying to and from?
Awesome. Do you have flights To and from Banjul The Gambia?.
Hi Ayodele, yes, we do! You can find some more information here https://www.asaptickets.com/cheap-flights-to-banjul or give an agent a call at 844-300-7983 🙂
– Kate
How much the ticket price from Toronto to Lagos and return for oct 09 to oct 30 2018 and including how many luggage?
Thanks for your request Mai! An agent will be in touch soon.
Janet, thanks for your request! One of our agents will send the quote shortly!