African Countries with Direct Flights to and from the United States

September 15, 2025

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Travelling between Africa and the United States has become more convenient thanks to several direct flight routes. These non-stop connections save time, reduce layovers, and make business or leisure travel smoother. Below is a list of African countries currently offering direct flights to and from the U.S.:

1. Egypt – Cairo ↔ USA

Cairo serves as a major hub for direct flights to the U.S., operated mainly by EgyptAir and other partner airlines.

2. South Africa – Johannesburg ↔ USA

Johannesburg offers non-stop services to American destinations such as Atlanta and New York, with South African Airways among the key operators.

3. Nigeria – Lagos ↔ USA

Lagos has direct flights to U.S. cities like Atlanta and Washington, D.C., primarily through Delta Air Lines and other carriers.

4. Morocco – Casablanca ↔ USA

Casablanca connects to New York and Washington, D.C., through Royal Air Maroc, offering travellers a smooth transatlantic journey.

5. Kenya – Nairobi ↔ USA

Kenya Airways operates non-stop flights between Nairobi and New York’s JFK Airport, opening East Africa to American travellers.

6. Ghana – Accra ↔ USA

Accra links directly to cities such as Washington, D.C. and New York, served by Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.

7. Senegal – Dakar ↔ USA

Dakar has direct flights to U.S. destinations including Washington, D.C., operated mainly by Delta and other carriers.

8. Ethiopia – Addis Ababa ↔ USA

Addis Ababa is a major hub for Ethiopian Airlines, which flies directly to multiple U.S. cities, including Washington, D.C. and Chicago.

9. Côte d’Ivoire – Abidjan ↔ USA

Abidjan offers non-stop flights to New York and other destinations, making West Africa more accessible to American travellers.

Why Direct Flights Matter

Direct flights cut travel time significantly, reduce the stress of connecting flights, and open up tourism and business opportunities between Africa and the United States.

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