What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Africa?

Etihad Airways, SAUDIA, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Africa

What airlines fly to Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Africa from Chicago according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 24 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Africa?

Prices for flights from Chicago to Africa are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Africa?

The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Africa is 25 as of March 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Africa?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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8:10 pm - 2:55 pm

ORD

CMN

36h 45m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 9:40 am

CMN

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$548Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14

8:10 pm - 2:55 pm

ORD

CMN

36h 45m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 9:40 am

CMN

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$549Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 26 - Thu, May 14

6:00 pm - 3:45 pm

ORD

RAK

15h 45m

1 stop

5:10 pm - 4:00 pm

RAK

ORD

28h 50m

1 stop

$647TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 5

8:00 pm - 1:45 am

ORD

CAI

21h 45m

1 stop

9:40 pm - 6:50 am

CAI

ORD

17h 10m

1 stop

$697Royal Jordanian

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, Sep 18

11:10 am - 7:50 am

ORD

CAI

36h 40m

1 stop

7:30 am - 6:50 am

CAI

ORD

31h 20m

1 stop

$699Royal Jordanian

Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 30

2:00 pm - 12:35 am

ORD

NBO

26h 35m

1 stop

1:35 pm - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

27h 00m

1 stop

$812Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12

2:10 pm - 12:45 pm

ORD

NBO

38h 35m

1 stop

1:30 am - 8:35 am

NBO

ORD

39h 05m

1 stop

$815Etihad Airways

Tue, Mar 24 - Mon, Apr 6

10:15 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 55m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:15 am

NBO

ORD

22h 45m

2 stops

$827Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, May 6

10:15 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 55m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:15 am

NBO

ORD

22h 45m

2 stops

$836Ethiopian Air

Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 13

6:05 pm - 2:55 pm

ORD

ACC

15h 50m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 4:05 pm

ACC

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$906TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, Apr 18 - Fri, May 1

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 26

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m

1 stop

CMN2:55 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

May 14

CMN4:50 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$548

Turkish Airlines

Apr 26

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m

1 stop

CMN2:55 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

May 14

CMN4:50 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$549

Turkish Airlines

Apr 6

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m

1 stop

CMN2:55 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Apr 13

CMN4:50 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$560

Delta flights from Chicago to Africa

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Delta

Apr 11

ORD5:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 45m

1 stop

RAK6:15 amMarrakech Menara

Apr 24

RAK6:10 amMarrakech Menara

15h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$701

Delta

Apr 11

ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

17h 05m

2 stops

RAK6:15 amMarrakech Menara

Apr 22

RAK8:15 amMarrakech Menara

18h 21m

2 stops

ORD8:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$705

Delta

Apr 16

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 00m

1 stop

RAK6:15 amMarrakech Menara

Apr 29

RAK6:10 amMarrakech Menara

21h 19m

2 stops

ORD9:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$711

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ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

8:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 5/14

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$548

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

8:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 5/14

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$549

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

6:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop15h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 5/5

5:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$647

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/3

8:00 pm-1:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

Cairo

Fri 9/18

9:40 pm-6:50 am

1 stop17h 10m

$697

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

11:10 am-7:50 am

1 stop36h 40m

Cairo

Sat 5/30

7:30 am-6:50 am

1 stop31h 20m

$699

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

2:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop26h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 4/12

1:35 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 00m

$812

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/24

2:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 4/6

1:30 am-8:35 am

1 stop39h 05m

$815

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/6

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$827

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/13

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$836

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ChicagoAccra

ORD - ACC

ORDACC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

6:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Accra Kotoka

Fri 5/1

10:15 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$906

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to Africa from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $715, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in February, then you should wait until October to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $738.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Africa from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $890 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Africa from Chicago for as low as $726 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 68% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$731
Fastest flight time	11h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Sat
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $731. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $992.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 11h 10m

Direct flights go from Chicago to Africa on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Ethiopian Air.

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Chicago there are direct flights to Cairo (CAI).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Africa?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Africa are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Africa is 25 as of March 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Africa?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Iberia	PriceFrom $163	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,133 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,468 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,543 reviews	Search Air France flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,162 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,781 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,744 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,897 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 455 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,800 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,165 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights

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