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 41% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 27 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, Iberia, and Etihad Airways 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 27 as of November 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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7:20 pm - 10:45 pmORD-RAK

20h 25m2 stops

3:35 pm - 4:55 pmRAK-ORD

32h 20m2 stops

$521Multiple Airlines

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10:45 pm - 12:40 pmORD-RAK

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29h 50m1 stop

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11:50 am - 2:50 pmORD-CMN

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4:45 pm - 11:05 amCMN-ORD

24h 20m1 stop

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11:50 am - 2:50 pmORD-CMN

20h 00m1 stop

4:45 pm - 10:05 amCMN-ORD

24h 20m1 stop

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10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-NBO

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5:30 pm - 8:15 amNBO-ORD

22h 45m2 stops

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9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT

20h 50m1 stop

1:50 pm - 8:40 amCPT-ORD

25h 50m2 stops

$1,015Ethiopian Air

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9:10 pm - 5:00 pmORD-LOS

37h 50m2 stops

11:10 pm - 4:55 pmLOS-ORD

23h 45m2 stops

$1,047United Airlines

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11:35 pm - 5:00 pmORD-LOS

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11:10 pm - 7:55 pmLOS-ORD

26h 45m1 stop

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11:55 pm - 10:15 pmLOS-ORD

28h 20m2 stops

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10:35 am - 9:30 pmORD-LOS

28h 55m2 stops

10:20 pm - 2:20 pmLOS-ORD

22h 00m1 stop

$1,058Delta

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 27

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 55m

1 stop

NBO1:10 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Apr 1

NBO5:30 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

22h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Dec 4

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 17

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,022

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Kenya Airways

Feb 27

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 10

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 44m

2 stops

ORD12:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,025

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Nov 24

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 23

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 34m

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ORD9:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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ChicagoMarrakech

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Sat 1/17

7:20 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops20h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 1/24

3:35 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$521

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ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/22

10:45 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop31h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 3/31

4:05 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 50m

$522

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 3/27

4:45 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$574

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/8

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 2/3

4:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$575

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Thu 4/2

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$901

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/15

1:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,015

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

9:10 pm-5:00 pm

2 stops37h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 4/5

11:10 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops23h 45m

$1,047

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/27

11:35 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop35h 25m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 4/5

11:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,048

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

10:35 am-9:40 am

2 stops17h 05m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 4/5

11:55 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops28h 20m

$1,050

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/28

10:35 am-9:30 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Mon 4/6

10:20 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,058

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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 $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 $758 on momondo.

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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Africa?
The number of operators available for flights from Chicago to Africa is 27 as of November 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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Finnair	PriceFrom $447	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,334 reviews	Search Finnair flights
Air France	PriceFrom $462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,493 reviews	Search Air France flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $493	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,027 reviews	Search Iberia flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 436 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,664 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,788 reviews	Search SWISS flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $577	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,086 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $595	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,414 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $598	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,463 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $631	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,422 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

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?

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.

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

British Airways, Iberia, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Africa

What airlines fly to Africa?

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I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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