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 40% 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.

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

British Airways, KLM, and Air France 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 26 as of December 2025.

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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7:05 pm - 2:00 pm

ORD

RAK

12h 55m1 stop

4:05 pm - 6:15 pm

RAK

ORD

32h 10m1 stop

$510British Airways

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 12

7:05 pm - 6:10 pm

ORD

RAK

17h 05m1 stop

3:45 pm - 1:50 pm

RAK

ORD

28h 05m1 stop

$511British Airways

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29

11:50 am - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

20h 00m1 stop

4:45 pm - 6:25 pm

CMN

ORD

31h 40m1 stop

$572Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jan 20 - Sat, Feb 28

5:40 pm - 9:00 pm

ORD

CMN

21h 20m2 stops

7:35 am - 3:00 pm

CMN

ORD

13h 25m1 stop

$577Delta

Sun, Mar 29 - Tue, Apr 14

11:25 am - 3:00 pm

ORD

CMN

21h 35m1 stop

4:55 pm - 6:15 pm

CMN

ORD

31h 20m1 stop

$578Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 30 - Thu, May 21

1:57 pm - 5:20 pm

ORD

CMN

21h 23m2 stops

7:35 am - 11:57 pm

CMN

ORD

22h 22m2 stops

$587Delta

Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 21

10:15 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 55m1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:15 am

NBO

ORD

22h 45m2 stops

$871Ethiopian Air

Fri, Apr 10 - Thu, Apr 16

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 25m1 stop

8:20 am - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

31h 20m2 stops

$998Ethiopian Air

Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22

8:55 am - 9:25 am

ORD

ACC

18h 30m2 stops

9:40 pm - 1:10 pm

ACC

ORD

20h 30m1 stop

$1,066United Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 18

8:00 pm - 9:25 am

ORD

ACC

31h 25m2 stops

9:40 pm - 1:10 pm

ACC

ORD

20h 30m1 stop

$1,072United Airlines

Tue, Feb 10 - Tue, Mar 10

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Jan 21

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 19

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 29m

2 stops

ORD1:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$934

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Jan 4

ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 19

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 43m

2 stops

ORD5:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,246

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Austrian Airlines

Feb 9

ORD9:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 10m

2 stops

RAK2:15 pmMarrakech Menara

Feb 16

RAK3:15 pmMarrakech Menara

28h 55m

2 stops

ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$605

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Dec 30

ORD1:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 11m

2 stops

CAI3:35 pmCairo

Jan 25

CAI4:35 pmCairo

28h 10m

2 stops

ORD12:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,056

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ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

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Mon 5/4

7:05 pm-2:00 pm

1 stop12h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 5/12

4:05 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$510

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

7:05 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop17h 05m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/29

3:45 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$511

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sat 2/28

4:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$572

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

5:40 pm-9:00 pm

2 stops21h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/14

7:35 am-3:00 pm

1 stop13h 25m

$577

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

11:25 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 5/21

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$578

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

1:57 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops21h 23m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/21

7:35 am-11:57 pm

2 stops22h 22m

$587

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/10

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/16

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$871

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/22

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$998

ChicagoAccra

ORD - ACC

ORDACC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

8:55 am-9:25 am

2 stops18h 30m

Accra Kotoka

Wed 3/18

9:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,066

ChicagoAccra

ORD - ACC

ORDACC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/10

8:00 pm-9:25 am

2 stops31h 25m

Accra Kotoka

Tue 3/10

9:40 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,072

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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 $708, 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 $713.

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 $894 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 $730 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 65% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$794
Fastest flight time	10h 40m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $794. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,157.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 10h 40m

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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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 26 as of December 2025.
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
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,435 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,515 reviews	Search Air France flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $497	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,059 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 443 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,697 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,828 reviews	Search SWISS flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $570	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,114 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $584	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,562 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $625	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,657 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $631	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,443 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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