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Cheap flights from Chicago to Africa from $260

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Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 4:35 pmORD-RAK
14h 15m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 4:55 pmRAK-ORD
30h 30m1 stop
$461Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Jan 16 - Sat, Jan 24
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 4:35 pmORD-RAK
14h 15m1 stop
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5:25 pm - 4:55 pmRAK-ORD
30h 30m1 stop
$472Scandinavian Airlines
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Fri, Jan 9 - Sat, Jan 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 3:15 pmORD-RAK
20h 25m1 stop
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4:15 pm - 10:05 amRAK-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$547Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Wed, Nov 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 3:15 pmORD-RAK
35h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 pm - 6:25 pmRAK-ORD
25h 35m1 stop
$549Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Nov 6 - Thu, Nov 13
United Airlines Logo
12:50 pm - 7:50 amORD-CMN
12h 00m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 1:15 pmCMN-ORD
34h 40m2 stops
$570United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 18
United Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 7:50 amORD-CMN
17h 40m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:35 am - 1:15 pmCMN-ORD
34h 40m2 stops
$574United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 9 - Thu, Dec 18
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 6:35 pmORD-CMN
18h 15m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:55 am - 3:10 pmCMN-ORD
16h 15m1 stop
$647Delta
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Sun, Nov 23 - Wed, Dec 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 pm - 8:15 amNBO-ORD
22h 15m2 stops
$840Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:00 pm - 7:40 amNBO-ORD
22h 40m2 stops
$846Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Feb 3 - Fri, Feb 13
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 7:55 pmORD-NBO
18h 45m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:25 pm - 6:10 pmNBO-ORD
27h 45m2 stops
$928Delta
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Fri, Oct 10 - Tue, Oct 21

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Africa

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Ethiopian Air
Sep 28
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 55m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Oct 4
NBO6:00 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 15m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$840
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Ethiopian Air
Aug 29
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
Sep 7
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,039
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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Africa

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Turkish Airlines
Nov 18
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 25m
1 stop
RAK3:15 pmMarrakech Menara
Nov 26
RAK4:15 pmMarrakech Menara
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$547
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Turkish Airlines
Nov 6
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 55m
1 stop
RAK3:15 pmMarrakech Menara
Nov 13
RAK11:50 pmMarrakech Menara
25h 35m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$549
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Turkish Airlines
Oct 22
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 45m
1 stop
RAK3:30 pmMarrakech Menara
Nov 12
RAK4:15 pmMarrakech Menara
24h 50m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$557
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ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

7:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 1/24

5:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$461

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/9

7:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 1/24

5:25 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop30h 30m

$472

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

11:50 am-3:15 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 11/26

4:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$547

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/6

8:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 11/13

11:50 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

$549

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

12:50 pm-7:50 am

1 stop12h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 12/18

9:35 am-1:15 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$570

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/9

7:10 am-7:50 am

2 stops17h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 12/18

9:35 am-1:15 pm

2 stops34h 40m

$574

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

5:20 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop18h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/3

5:55 am-3:10 pm

1 stop16h 15m

$647

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/28

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 10/4

6:00 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 15m

$840

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 2/13

6:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops22h 40m

$846

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/10

5:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 10/21

10:25 pm-6:10 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$928

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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 $692, 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 April to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $735.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Africa is on a Sunday when prices can be found for as low as $836. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Thursday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Africa on Thursday is $921.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to Africa is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $848. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Africa, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,002 per ticket.

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 $899 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 $774 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 52% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found

$719

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $719. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,137.
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Africa. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Addis Ababa Bole Airport.
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    Prices for flights from Chicago to Africa are updated daily.

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  • 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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FinnairPriceFrom $447Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,320 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $494Free CancellationRating
7.0
2,884 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $532Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,615 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,702 reviews
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Royal JordanianPriceFrom $548Free CancellationRating
6.8
425 reviews
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $584Free CancellationRating
7.1
1,959 reviews
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ITA AirwaysPriceFrom $589Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,021 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,317 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $660Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $673Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,388 reviews
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