Cheap flights from Chicago to Africa from $380

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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ALG
30h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:00 pm - 11:05 am
ALG
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ORD
18h 05m
1 stop
$686Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 9:45 am
ORD
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ALG
16h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 11:05 am
ALG
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ORD
16h 15m
1 stop
$708Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 13 - Mon, Oct 26
ITA Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 2:15 am
ORD
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CAI
27h 15m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
4:45 am - 1:10 pm
CAI
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ORD
16h 25m
1 stop
$739ITA Airways
Sat, May 9 - Sat, May 16
ITA Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 2:15 am
ORD
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CAI
27h 15m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
4:45 am - 1:10 pm
CAI
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ORD
16h 25m
1 stop
$741ITA Airways
Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 11:50 pm
ORD
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NBO
20h 30m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
1:20 am - 3:05 pm
NBO
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ORD
21h 45m
1 stop
$900Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 20
Air France Logo
5:59 pm - 2:50 pm
MDW
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CMN
14h 51m
2 stops
Air France Logo
5:55 am - 6:37 pm
CMN
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MDW
19h 42m
2 stops
$1,039Air France
Tue, Aug 25 - Tue, Nov 3
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 7:25 am
ORD
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LOS
30h 05m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
2:45 pm - 3:05 pm
LOS
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ORD
30h 20m
1 stop
$1,057Qatar Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 24
Delta Logo
1:16 pm - 2:50 pm
MDW
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CMN
19h 34m
2 stops
Delta Logo
10:25 am - 8:42 am
CMN
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MDW
28h 17m
2 stops
$1,198Delta
Tue, Jul 28 - Tue, Aug 25
Delta Logo
1:49 pm - 8:05 pm
MDW
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LOS
24h 16m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:45 am - 9:45 pm
LOS
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MDW
19h 00m
1 stop
$1,224Delta
Tue, Jul 14 - Mon, Nov 2
Air France Logo
5:59 pm - 2:50 pm
MDW
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CMN
14h 51m
2 stops
Air France Logo
7:35 am - 9:46 pm
CMN
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MDW
20h 11m
2 stops
$1,224Air France
Mon, Aug 17 - Thu, Aug 27

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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Aug 24
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 15
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 37m
2 stops
ORD11:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,003
Kenya Airways
Aug 31
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 15m
2 stops
JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 21
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 41m
2 stops
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,004
Kenya Airways
May 5
ORD8:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 44m
2 stops
JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 12
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
45h 44m
2 stops
ORD7:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,060

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 19
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
LOS12:25 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
Oct 31
LOS1:40 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
25h 00m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,135
Ethiopian Air
May 6
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 10m
1 stop
JNB1:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 20
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,269

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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 April 25, 2026.
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ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

8:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop30h 10m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 10/28

11:00 pm-11:05 am

1 stop18h 05m

$686
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ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

11:25 am-9:45 am

1 stop16h 20m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 10/26

12:50 am-11:05 am

1 stop16h 15m

$708

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

3:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Sat 5/16

4:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$739

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

3:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Wed 10/21

4:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$741

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

7:20 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop20h 30m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 9/20

1:20 am-3:05 pm

1 stop21h 45m

$900

ChicagoCasablanca

MDW - CMN

MDWCMN

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/25

5:59 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops14h 51m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 11/3

5:55 am-6:37 pm

2 stops19h 42m

$1,039

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

7:20 pm-7:25 am

1 stop30h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 9/24

2:45 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$1,057

ChicagoCasablanca

MDW - CMN

MDWCMN

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/28

1:16 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops19h 34m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 8/25

10:25 am-8:42 am

2 stops28h 17m

$1,198

ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/14

1:49 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops24h 16m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 11/2

9:45 am-9:45 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$1,224

ChicagoCasablanca

MDW - CMN

MDWCMN

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

5:59 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops14h 51m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 8/27

7:35 am-9:46 pm

2 stops20h 11m

$1,224

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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 $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 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?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairo for the best Chicago - Africa flight prices

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 $903 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 $727 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 86% 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

$627

Fastest flight time

11h 30m

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 $627. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $879.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 11h 30m
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).

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.

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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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IberiaPriceFrom $106Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,196 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $459Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,508 reviews
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $492Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,223 reviews
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Aer LingusPriceFrom $493Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,533 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $525Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,969 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $531Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,916 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $532Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,727 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $547Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,676 reviews
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Royal JordanianPriceFrom $547Free CancellationRating
6.7
456 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $589Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,459 reviews
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