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

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

What airlines fly to Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Air France 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 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 26 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 27 as of May 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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9:20 pm - 3:15 pm

ORD

RAK

35h 55m

1 stop

4:15 pm - 11:05 am

RAK

ORD

25h 50m

1 stop

$682Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 6

9:20 pm - 3:15 pm

ORD

RAK

35h 55m

1 stop

4:15 pm - 11:05 am

RAK

ORD

25h 50m

1 stop

$687Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 6

11:25 am - 3:40 pm

ORD

RAK

22h 15m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 9:40 am

RAK

ORD

23h 00m

1 stop

$705Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 23

8:10 pm - 3:40 pm

ORD

RAK

37h 30m

1 stop

4:40 pm - 9:40 am

RAK

ORD

23h 00m

1 stop

$707Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 23

7:20 pm - 10:35 pm

ORD

CAI

19h 15m

1 stop

7:50 pm - 3:05 pm

CAI

ORD

27h 15m

1 stop

$780Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Fri, Oct 2

9:30 am - 9:15 am

ORD

CMN

17h 45m

2 stops

10:25 am - 3:10 pm

CMN

ORD

34h 45m

1 stop

$1,017Delta

Tue, Jul 7 - Mon, Aug 24

5:10 pm - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

15h 40m

1 stop

10:25 am - 4:24 pm

CMN

ORD

35h 59m

2 stops

$1,022Delta

Sun, Jul 12 - Mon, Aug 3

8:45 am - 7:15 am

ORD

CMN

16h 30m

1 stop

9:00 am - 2:55 pm

CMN

ORD

11h 55m

1 stop

$1,025United Airlines

Fri, Jul 31 - Tue, Sep 1

6:50 pm - 7:45 am

ORD

LOS

30h 55m

1 stop

3:30 pm - 2:30 pm

LOS

ORD

30h 00m

1 stop

$1,123Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Fri, Nov 13

10:15 am - 12:25 pm

ORD

LOS

20h 10m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 8:40 am

LOS

ORD

25h 00m

2 stops

$1,137Ethiopian Air

Wed, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 31

Emirates flights from Chicago to Africa

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Emirates

Aug 10

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 00m

1 stop

LOS3:35 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Aug 29

LOS5:40 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

28h 05m

1 stop

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,199

Emirates

May 18

ORD8:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 16

JNB10:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 25m

1 stop

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$2,429

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sep 19

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

45h 55m

2 stops

JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 4

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 31m

2 stops

ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,036

Kenya Airways

Sep 18

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 25

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 41m

2 stops

ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,037

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Mon 10/26

9:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 11/6

4:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop25h 50m

$682

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

9:20 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop35h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 11/6

4:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop25h 50m

$687

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

11:25 am-3:40 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 10/23

4:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 00m

$705

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

8:10 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop37h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Fri 10/23

4:40 pm-9:40 am

1 stop23h 00m

$707

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

7:20 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Cairo

Fri 10/2

7:50 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$780

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

9:30 am-9:15 am

2 stops17h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 8/24

10:25 am-3:10 pm

1 stop34h 45m

$1,017

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/12

5:10 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop15h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 8/3

10:25 am-4:24 pm

2 stops35h 59m

$1,022

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ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

8:45 am-7:15 am

1 stop16h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 9/1

9:00 am-2:55 pm

1 stop11h 55m

$1,025

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

6:50 pm-7:45 am

1 stop30h 55m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 11/13

3:30 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop30h 00m

$1,123

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/21

10:15 am-12:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 10/31

1:40 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 00m

$1,137

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to Africa from Chicago is in October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $796, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in October, then you should wait until September to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $820.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Africa is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $904. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Africa on Saturday is $1,112.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Africa flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 $905 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 $803 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 40% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$327
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 $327. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $854.

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

Direct flights go from Chicago to Africa on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Egyptair and Ethiopian Air.

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

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Africa

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 27 as of May 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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Iberia	PriceFrom $106	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,219 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,517 reviews	Search KLM flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $476	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,252 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,058 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $493	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,563 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $525	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,650 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,986 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 461 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Delta	PriceFrom $597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,449 reviews	Search Delta flights

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