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 47% 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, Qatar Airways, and Alaska 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 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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8:25 pm - 9:05 pm

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RAK

17h 40m2 stops

10:50 pm - 2:45 pm

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22h 55m2 stops

$503Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 11 - Sat, Jan 17

7:05 pm - 10:30 am

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33h 25m1 stop

12:05 pm - 3:55 pm

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33h 50m1 stop

$510British Airways

Mon, Apr 20 - Thu, May 7

11:50 am - 2:50 pm

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CMN

20h 00m1 stop

4:45 pm - 10:05 am

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ORD

24h 20m1 stop

$580Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 14 - Fri, Jan 30

11:50 am - 2:50 pm

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20h 00m1 stop

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ORD

24h 20m1 stop

$581Turkish Airlines

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12:47 pm - 7:15 am

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RAK

12h 28m1 stop

9:15 am - 10:29 pm

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19h 14m1 stop

$585Delta

Tue, Mar 31 - Wed, Apr 15

12:47 pm - 7:15 am

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RAK

12h 28m1 stop

9:15 am - 5:54 pm

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14h 39m2 stops

$590Delta

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9:45 am - 1:10 pm

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NBO

18h 25m1 stop

5:30 pm - 7:40 am

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23h 10m2 stops

$886Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 12

9:45 am - 1:10 pm

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5:30 pm - 7:40 am

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$914Ethiopian Air

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20h 30m1 stop

$1,066United Airlines

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18h 10m2 stops

10:20 pm - 2:20 pm

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22h 00m1 stop

$1,073United Airlines

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Mar 7

ORD2:12 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

41h 38m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 17

JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 52m

2 stops

ORD12:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$939

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Jan 4

ORD7:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 30m

1 stop

NBO11:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Jan 12

NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 39m

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ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,290

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 20

ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 30m

1 stop

CMN2:50 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Feb 24

CMN4:45 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

31h 40m

1 stop

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$563

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Jan 14

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

CMN2:50 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Jan 30

CMN4:45 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

24h 20m

1 stop

ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$580

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Jan 14

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 00m

1 stop

CMN2:50 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Jan 30

CMN4:45 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

24h 20m

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ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$581

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8:25 pm-9:05 pm

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10:50 pm-2:45 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$503

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ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

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Mon 4/20

7:05 pm-10:30 am

1 stop33h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 5/7

12:05 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop33h 50m

$510

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ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 1/30

4:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$580

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 1/30

4:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$581

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MDWRAK

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Tue 3/31

12:47 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 28m

Marrakech Menara

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9:15 am-10:29 pm

1 stop19h 14m

$585

ChicagoMarrakech

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Chicago Midway

Tue 3/31

12:47 pm-7:15 am

1 stop12h 28m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/15

9:15 am-5:54 pm

2 stops14h 39m

$590

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ORD - NBO

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Thu 2/5

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 2/12

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$886

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/17

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 1/24

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$914

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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

Thu 2/12

9:15 am-9:25 am

2 stops18h 10m

Accra Kotoka

Thu 2/19

10:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,073

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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 67% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$794
Fastest flight time	11h 09m
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 11h 09m

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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Iberia	PriceFrom $107	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,056 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,434 reviews	Search KLM flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,096 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 444 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,690 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,817 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,607 reviews	Search British Airways flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $570	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,112 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $585	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,551 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $631	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,441 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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