Cheap Flights to Africa from $371

If you're dreaming of an African adventure, you might be lucky to score a cheap ticket at the last moment. Prices often vary on different days of the week, so be flexible with your dates. Another way to get a cheap last-minute fare is to try different airlines and airports. Don't forget to set up a price alert to keep tabs on your preferred flight route as new offers are added every day!

With countries in both the Northern and Southern Hemispheres, peak season in Africa depends on which region you're going to visit. If safaris and wildlife spotting are on the agenda, it's best to travel in the dry season. This is from June to October and again from December to March in East Africa, and from April to October in Southern Africa. Beach lovers will almost always find somewhere bathed in year-round sunshine to enjoy, like the islands of Mauritius and Seychelles. In North Africa, the cooler months of November to February are ideal for exploring the cultural sites of Egypt. November is a good time to visit Morocco as there are fewer tourists and usually great deals on flights.

Several leading international airline carriers connect to various destinations across the entire continent of Africa. Some of the more popular to fly with are Ethiopian Airlines, Emirates, South African Airways and United Airlines. An easy way to see who flies where is to enter your departure and arrival points into Expedia.

From its beaches, deserts and mountains to its ancient cultures and wonderful cuisine, Africa has it all and more. Get up close to majestic wildlife species while on safari in Kruger National Park in South Africa, the Okavango Delta in Botswana and the Serengeti National Park in Tanzania. Rwanda and Uganda are top destinations to witness mountain gorillas in their natural habitat. With colorful neighborhoods, vibrant beach suburbs, penguins and hiking across the emblematic Table Mountain, there are plenty of reasons to visit Cape Town. Don't miss tours of iconic natural wonders like Tanzania's Mount Kilimanjaro and Victoria Falls, set on the border of Zambia and Zimbabwe. The Pyramids of Giza in Egypt and the lively Jamaa El-Fna square in Marrakech are traveler favorites in the north of the continent.

Where you fly in to depends on which region of Africa you want to explore. Johannesburg O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) is the main hub for travel around southern Africa. Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) is the principal airport for Ethiopia and East Africa. Morocco's Casablanca Mohammed V International Airport (CMN) is a good option for travel around North Africa.