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Cheap flights from Chicago to Africa from $240

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
9:25 pm - 3:55 pmORD-RAK
12h 30m1 stop
TAP AIR PORTUGAL Logo
5:10 pm - 4:00 pmRAK-ORD
28h 50m1 stop
$477TAP AIR PORTUGAL
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Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:30 pm - 8:55 pmORD-RAK
20h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:35 pm - 6:20 pmRAK-ORD
25h 45m2 stops
$497Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 2:50 pmORD-CMN
20h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:45 pm - 10:05 amCMN-ORD
24h 20m1 stop
$565Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 3:00 pmORD-CMN
21h 35m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:55 pm - 9:40 amCMN-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
$570Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Apr 14 - Thu, Apr 23
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 amNBO-ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$891Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO
18h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 pm - 7:40 amNBO-ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$901Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Feb 22 - Sat, Mar 7
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD-NBO
20h 35m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:20 pm - 6:19 pmNBO-ORD
27h 59m2 stops
$902Delta
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Fri, Jan 16 - Thu, Feb 5
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 10:45 pmORD-NBO
19h 50m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 1:10 pmNBO-ORD
21h 15m1 stop
$904United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 8
United Airlines Logo
12:00 pm - 10:45 pmORD-NBO
25h 45m3 stops
United Airlines Logo
11:40 pm - 12:10 pmNBO-ORD
21h 30m1 stop
$907United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Mon, Jan 26
Delta Logo
7:16 pm - 7:35 amMDW-LOS
29h 19m2 stops
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9:45 am - 8:53 amLOS-MDW
30h 08m2 stops
$1,439Delta
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Thu, Jan 29 - Fri, Feb 27

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Jan 13
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
43h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 31
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,088
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Kenya Airways
Dec 5
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 15m
1 stop
NBO11:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Dec 17
NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
22h 08m
1 stop
ORD12:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,232
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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Africa

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Ethiopian Air
Feb 1
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
18h 25m
1 stop
NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
Feb 21
NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
23h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$891
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 30
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 25
JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
40h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,089
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated November 26, 2025.
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ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

9:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop12h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 3/31

5:10 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$477

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:30 pm-8:55 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 3/9

9:35 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$497

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/18

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 1/29

4:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$565

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

11:25 am-3:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 4/23

4:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$570

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 2/21

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$891

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 3/7

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$901

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

4:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop20h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/5

11:20 pm-6:19 pm

2 stops27h 59m

$902

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/24

5:55 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops19h 50m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/8

11:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$904

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

12:00 pm-10:45 pm

3 stops25h 45m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 1/26

11:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 30m

$907

ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/29

7:16 pm-7:35 am

2 stops29h 19m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Fri 2/27

9:45 am-8:53 am

2 stops30h 08m

$1,439

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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 $693, 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 $707.

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 $888 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 $759 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.

Cheap Chicago to Africa flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$762

Fastest flight time

12h 15m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $762. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,066.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 12h 15m
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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  • 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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Air FrancePriceFrom $462Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,497 reviews
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $492Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,074 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $493Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,034 reviews
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Royal JordanianPriceFrom $527Free CancellationRating
6.8
439 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $532Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,675 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,794 reviews
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ITA AirwaysPriceFrom $571Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,089 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $595Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,422 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $595Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,476 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,421 reviews
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