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

Lufthansa, Iberia, and United Airlines 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 55% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 25 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 26 as of March 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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8:10 pm - 2:55 pm

ORD

CMN

36h 45m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 9:40 am

CMN

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$565Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 26

11:25 am - 2:55 pm

ORD

CMN

21h 30m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 9:40 am

CMN

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$566Turkish Airlines

Sat, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 29

11:25 am - 4:45 pm

ORD

ALG

23h 20m

1 stop

10:45 pm - 6:15 pm

ALG

ORD

25h 30m

1 stop

$575Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 21 - Sun, May 17

11:25 am - 9:25 pm

ORD

ALG

28h 00m

1 stop

11:05 am - 6:15 pm

ALG

ORD

37h 10m

1 stop

$578Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 14 - Sun, Jun 7

6:05 pm - 2:55 pm

ORD

ACC

15h 50m

1 stop

10:15 pm - 4:05 pm

ACC

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$931TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sat, May 2 - Fri, May 15

7:20 pm - 4:00 am

ORD

JNB

25h 40m

1 stop

8:55 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

1 stop

$1,014Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

7:20 pm - 8:50 am

ORD

JNB

30h 30m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

25h 25m

1 stop

$1,019Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, May 6

1:10 pm - 8:05 pm

MDW

LOS

24h 55m

2 stops

10:10 pm - 5:54 pm

LOS

MDW

25h 44m

2 stops

$1,257KLM

Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 9

1:10 pm - 9:30 pm

MDW

LOS

26h 20m

2 stops

11:45 am - 10:31 pm

LOS

MDW

16h 46m

1 stop

$1,373Delta

Sun, Mar 29 - Thu, Apr 9

6:00 am - 9:45 am

MDW

LOS

21h 45m

1 stop

11:45 am - 10:28 pm

LOS

MDW

16h 43m

1 stop

$1,678Delta

Sun, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 21

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

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Sep 7

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 17

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 31m

2 stops

ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$998

Kenya Airways

Mar 29

MDW9:35 amChicago Midway

28h 30m

2 stops

LOS8:05 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

Apr 9

LOS11:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

16h 46m

1 stop

MDW10:31 pmChicago Midway

$1,295

Kenya Airways

Mar 24

MDW10:45 amChicago Midway

14h 50m

1 stop

LOS7:35 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

Mar 26

LOS9:45 amLagos Murtala Muhammed

18h 46m

1 stop

MDW10:31 pmChicago Midway

$3,202

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Apr 22

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m

1 stop

CMN2:55 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

May 26

CMN4:50 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$565

Turkish Airlines

Apr 18

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 30m

1 stop

CMN2:55 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Apr 29

CMN4:50 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$566

Turkish Airlines

Apr 21

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 20m

1 stop

ALG4:45 pmAlgiers Houari Boumediene

May 17

ALG10:45 pmAlgiers Houari Boumediene

25h 30m

1 stop

ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$575

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ORD - CMN

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Wed 4/22

8:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 5/26

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$565

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

11:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 4/29

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$566

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

11:25 am-4:45 pm

1 stop23h 20m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sun 5/17

10:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$575

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

11:25 am-9:25 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sun 6/7

11:05 am-6:15 pm

1 stop37h 10m

$578

ChicagoAccra

ORD - ACC

ORDACC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

6:05 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop15h 50m

Accra Kotoka

Fri 5/15

10:15 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop22h 50m

$931

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

8:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,014

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

7:20 pm-8:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

8:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,019

ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/29

1:10 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops24h 55m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 4/9

10:10 pm-5:54 pm

2 stops25h 44m

$1,257

ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/29

1:10 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 4/9

11:45 am-10:31 pm

1 stop16h 46m

$1,373

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ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/5

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Tue 4/21

11:45 am-10:28 pm

1 stop16h 43m

$1,678

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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 $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 October to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $738.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $955. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Sunday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Africa on Sunday is $1,200.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Africa flight route?

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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 $892 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 $726 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Chicago to Africa flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Chicago to Africa flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 66% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$762
Fastest flight time	11h 23m
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 $762. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,021.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 11h 23m

Direct flights go from Chicago to Africa on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Ethiopian Air.

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

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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 March 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 $124	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,148 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Delta	PriceFrom $435	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,317 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,477 reviews	Search KLM flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,173 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,812 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,903 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 456 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $566	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,835 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $567	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,173 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights

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