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Cheap flights from Chicago to Africa from $243

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British Airways Logo
6:10 pm - 2:45 pmORD-RAK
14h 35m1 stop
British Airways Logo
3:45 pm - 6:15 pmRAK-ORD
32h 30m1 stop
$509British Airways
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Mon, Mar 23 - Wed, Apr 1
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
10:24 am - 4:30 pmORD-RAK
23h 06m2 stops
Scandinavian Airlines Logo
5:20 pm - 4:45 pmRAK-ORD
30h 25m1 stop
$523Scandinavian Airlines
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Mon, Jan 12 - Tue, Feb 3
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
$560Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 30
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
$574Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 22
Delta Logo
10:35 am - 10:00 pmORD-NBO
26h 25m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:35 pm - 11:54 pmNBO-ORD
32h 19m2 stops
$870Delta
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Sun, Mar 1 - Tue, Mar 24
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 8:20 pmORD-NBO
26h 20m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:20 pm - 8:35 amNBO-ORD
42h 15m2 stops
$891United Airlines
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Sun, May 10 - Sat, May 16
Delta Logo
10:45 am - 10:00 pmORD-NBO
26h 15m2 stops
Delta Logo
11:59 pm - 3:20 pmNBO-ORD
23h 21m1 stop
$894Delta
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Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 12:25 pmORD-LOS
19h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:40 pm - 8:15 amLOS-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
$984Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Mar 6 - Sat, Mar 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
$1,019Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Nov 24 - Thu, Dec 11
United Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 9:25 amORD-ACC
30h 10m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 12:10 pmACC-ORD
20h 30m1 stop
$1,073United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Wed, Feb 25

ITA Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

Our best ITA Airways deals on Chicago to Africa flight tickets
ITA Airways
Apr 10
ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 15m
1 stop
CAI1:15 amCairo
May 1
CAI5:55 pmCairo
27h 15m
1 stop
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$660
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ITA Airways
Apr 6
ORD9:20 amChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
CAI1:15 amCairo
Apr 21
CAI3:45 amCairo
16h 25m
1 stop
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$675
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KLM flights from Chicago to Africa

Our best KLM deals on Chicago to Africa flight tickets
KLM
Nov 15
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
CAI12:05 amCairo
Nov 21
CAI2:10 amCairo
21h 00m
1 stop
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$756
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KLM
Nov 15
ORD6:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 38m
2 stops
CAI12:05 amCairo
Nov 21
CAI2:10 amCairo
21h 00m
1 stop
ORD3:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$761
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KLM
Nov 17
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 45m
1 stop
CAI12:05 amCairo
Nov 25
CAI2:10 amCairo
22h 14m
2 stops
ORD4:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$766
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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 14, 2025.
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ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

6:10 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/1

3:45 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop32h 30m

$509

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/12

10:24 am-4:30 pm

2 stops23h 06m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 2/3

5:20 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 25m

$523

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 1/30

4:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$560

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/5

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 1/22

4:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$574

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

10:35 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/24

11:35 pm-11:54 pm

2 stops32h 19m

$870

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

10:00 am-8:20 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sat 5/16

10:20 pm-8:35 am

2 stops42h 15m

$891

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

10:45 am-10:00 pm

2 stops26h 15m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 3/22

11:59 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 21m

$894

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

9:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 3/28

1:40 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 35m

$984

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,019

ChicagoAccra

ORD - ACC

ORDACC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

9:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop30h 10m

Accra Kotoka

Wed 2/25

9:40 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop20h 30m

$1,073

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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 $887 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 $749 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 54% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found

$774

Direct flights

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The best one-way flight to Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $774. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,070.
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.

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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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FinnairPriceFrom $447Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,334 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $462Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,487 reviews
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IberiaPriceFrom $493Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,016 reviews
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Royal JordanianPriceFrom $527Free CancellationRating
6.8
434 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $532Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,663 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,785 reviews
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ITA AirwaysPriceFrom $577Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,082 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $595Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,411 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $598Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,450 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $631Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,410 reviews
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