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 51% 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.

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

ITA Airways, TAP AIR PORTUGAL, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating 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 25 as of February 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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7:31 pm - 7:15 am

ORD

CMN

29h 44m

2 stops

9:00 am - 9:10 am

CMN

ORD

30h 10m

3 stops

$542Multiple Airlines

Sat, Apr 4 - Tue, Apr 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

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, May 6

11:03 am - 11:00 pm

ORD

ALG

29h 57m

2 stops

4:25 am - 6:33 pm

ALG

ORD

20h 08m

2 stops

$572ITA Airways

Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 25

3:00 pm - 11:00 pm

ORD

ALG

26h 00m

1 stop

4:25 am - 6:33 pm

ALG

ORD

20h 08m

2 stops

$574ITA Airways

Wed, Jul 29 - Tue, Aug 25

5:40 pm - 4:10 pm

ORD

ALG

16h 30m

2 stops

6:30 am - 3:10 pm

ALG

ORD

14h 40m

1 stop

$594Air France

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, May 6

5:50 pm - 5:50 pm

ORD

RAK

18h 00m

2 stops

6:10 am - 6:59 pm

RAK

ORD

18h 49m

2 stops

$607Air France

Wed, Apr 8 - Wed, Apr 15

5:10 pm - 5:50 pm

ORD

RAK

18h 40m

1 stop

6:10 am - 3:10 pm

RAK

ORD

15h 00m

1 stop

$643Delta

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

5:04 pm - 5:50 pm

ORD

RAK

18h 46m

2 stops

6:10 am - 3:10 pm

RAK

ORD

15h 00m

1 stop

$647Delta

Mon, Apr 13 - Mon, Apr 27

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

Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 31

10:15 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 55m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:15 am

NBO

ORD

22h 45m

2 stops

$829Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 6 - Wed, Apr 15

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

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Kenya Airways

May 1

ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 46m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 25

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

44h 05m

2 stops

ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$973

Kenya Airways

Mar 4

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

2 stops

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$978

Kenya Airways

Mar 3

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 25m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

2 stops

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,006

KLM flights from Chicago to Africa

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KLM

Mar 31

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 40m

1 stop

RAK5:50 pmMarrakech Menara

Apr 7

RAK4:00 pmMarrakech Menara

29h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$606

KLM

Apr 20

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

RAK2:55 pmMarrakech Menara

Apr 27

RAK7:15 pmMarrakech Menara

25h 00m

1 stop

ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$654

KLM

Aug 23

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

15h 45m

1 stop

RAK2:55 pmMarrakech Menara

Aug 30

RAK8:45 pmMarrakech Menara

23h 45m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$755

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ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/4

7:31 pm-7:15 am

2 stops29h 44m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/14

9:00 am-9:10 am

3 stops30h 10m

$542

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

8:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 5/6

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$549

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

11:03 am-11:00 pm

2 stops29h 57m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 8/25

4:25 am-6:33 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$572

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/29

3:00 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 8/25

4:25 am-6:33 pm

2 stops20h 08m

$574

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

5:40 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 5/6

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$594

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/8

5:50 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/15

6:10 am-6:59 pm

2 stops18h 49m

$607

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

5:10 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 40m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 4/27

6:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$643

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

5:04 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops18h 46m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 4/27

6:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$647

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/31

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$827

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 4/15

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$829

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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 September to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $736.

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 $896 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 $734 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	$721
Fastest flight time	11h 23m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $721. 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 23m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Africa.

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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 February 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 $152	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,127 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,461 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,541 reviews	Search Air France flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,154 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,745 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,886 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 454 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,772 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $570	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,758 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,152 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights

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