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

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

What airlines fly to Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Air France and Ethiopian Air 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 56% 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.

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 June 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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10:30 am - 5:40 am

ORD

CAI

11h 10mnonstop

12:50 am - 5:15 am

CAI

ORD

12h 25mnonstop

$728Egyptair

Sun, Sep 6 - Sat, Sep 19

10:30 am - 5:40 am

ORD

CAI

11h 10mnonstop

12:50 am - 5:15 am

CAI

ORD

12h 25mnonstop

$733Egyptair

Wed, Aug 26 - Sat, Sep 5

8:10 pm - 9:10 pm

ORD

CMN

19h 00m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 9:40 am

CMN

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$983Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Thu, Oct 8

8:00 am - 7:15 am

ORD

CMN

17h 15m

2 stops

9:00 am - 2:52 pm

CMN

ORD

11h 52m

1 stop

$984United Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Thu, Oct 15

8:10 pm - 2:55 pm

ORD

CMN

36h 45m

1 stop

4:50 pm - 9:40 am

CMN

ORD

22h 50m

1 stop

$993Turkish Airlines

Tue, Jul 7 - Tue, Sep 22

11:25 am - 7:15 am

ORD

CMN

13h 50m

2 stops

9:00 am - 5:05 pm

CMN

ORD

14h 05m

2 stops

$994United Airlines

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 22

5:10 pm - 8:45 pm

ORD

NBO

19h 35m

1 stop

11:59 pm - 2:25 pm

NBO

ORD

23h 26m

1 stop

$1,008Delta

Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Dec 13

5:10 pm - 8:45 pm

ORD

NBO

19h 35m

1 stop

11:40 pm - 3:10 pm

NBO

ORD

24h 30m

1 stop

$1,009Delta

Thu, Sep 10 - Sun, Dec 6

9:45 am - 12:25 pm

ORD

LOS

19h 40m

1 stop

10:00 pm - 7:40 am

LOS

ORD

40h 40m

2 stops

$1,278Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 15 - Sun, Mar 7

10:15 am - 1:25 pm

ORD

JNB

20h 10m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,278Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 10 - Mon, Dec 7

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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sep 12

ORD6:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

NBO10:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Dec 16

NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 59m

1 stop

ORD5:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,044

Kenya Airways

Oct 25

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

NBO10:15 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Nov 1

NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

21h 21m

1 stop

ORD11:56 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,066

Kenya Airways

Jun 12

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 14

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 16m

2 stops

ORD4:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,652

Egyptair flights from Chicago to Africa

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Egyptair

Sep 6

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10m

CAI5:40 amCairo

Sep 19

CAI12:50 amCairo

12h 25m

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$728

Egyptair

Aug 26

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10m

CAI5:40 amCairo

Sep 5

CAI12:50 amCairo

12h 25m

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$733

Egyptair

Aug 16

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

11h 10m

CAI5:40 amCairo

Sep 5

CAI12:50 amCairo

12h 25m

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$734

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ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

10:30 am-5:40 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Cairo

Sat 9/19

12:50 am-5:15 am

Nonstop12h 25m

$728

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

10:30 am-5:40 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Cairo

Sat 9/5

12:50 am-5:15 am

Nonstop12h 25m

$733

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

8:10 pm-9:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 10/8

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$983

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

8:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops17h 15m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 10/15

9:00 am-2:52 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$984

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

8:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop36h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 9/22

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$993

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/30

11:25 am-7:15 am

2 stops13h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 10/22

9:00 am-5:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$994

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

5:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 12/13

11:59 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop23h 26m

$1,008

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

5:10 pm-8:45 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sun 12/6

11:40 pm-3:10 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,009

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/15

9:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 3/7

10:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

$1,278

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

10:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/7

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,278

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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 October. Flight prices, which tend to average around $799, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in October, then you should wait until September to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $822.

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 $849. 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 $1,077.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Africa flight route?

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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 $889 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 $770 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 45% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$535
Fastest flight time	11h 10m
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 $535. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $732.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 11h 10m

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).

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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.
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 June 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 $106	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,234 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,527 reviews	Search KLM flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $476	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,274 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $486	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,168 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $493	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,603 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $495	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,809 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $525	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,644 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,046 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,726 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 466 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights

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