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

ITA Airways, Lufthansa, and Aer Lingus are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Africa

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 51% 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 February 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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9:20 pm - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

36h 30m

1 stop

4:55 pm - 9:40 am

CMN

ORD

22h 45m

1 stop

$551Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Apr 28

8:20 pm - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

36h 30m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 11:05 am

CMN

ORD

23h 20m

1 stop

$553Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Tue, Mar 10

8:20 pm - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

36h 30m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 6:25 pm

CMN

ORD

31h 40m

1 stop

$558Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 16 - Mon, Feb 23

12:50 pm - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

21h 00m

1 stop

4:55 pm - 9:40 am

CMN

ORD

22h 45m

1 stop

$562Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Tue, Apr 14

7:10 am - 6:55 am

ORD

RAK

18h 45m

2 stops

6:00 am - 4:10 pm

RAK

ORD

16h 10m

1 stop

$593Delta

Tue, Mar 10 - Tue, Mar 24

1:06 pm - 12:30 pm

ORD

ALG

17h 24m

2 stops

6:30 am - 3:10 pm

ALG

ORD

14h 40m

1 stop

$594Air France

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28

9:50 am - 6:55 am

ORD

RAK

16h 05m

1 stop

6:00 am - 4:43 pm

RAK

ORD

16h 43m

2 stops

$598Delta

Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 25

7:05 pm - 7:50 pm

ORD

ALG

18h 45m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 3:55 pm

ALG

ORD

26h 55m

1 stop

$611British Airways

Sun, Apr 12 - Tue, Apr 28

9:45 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 25m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:40 am

NBO

ORD

23h 10m

2 stops

$842Ethiopian Air

Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 17

9:45 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 25m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 7:40 am

NBO

ORD

23h 10m

2 stops

$852Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 12 - Wed, Feb 25

Royal Jordanian flights from Chicago to Africa

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Royal Jordanian

Mar 4

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m

1 stop

CAI12:45 amCairo

Mar 9

CAI6:25 amCairo

16h 40m

1 stop

ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$699

Royal Jordanian

Feb 16

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m

1 stop

CAI12:45 amCairo

Feb 26

CAI2:05 pmCairo

33h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$705

Royal Jordanian

Feb 28

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

16h 00m

1 stop

CAI6:50 pmCairo

Mar 8

CAI6:25 amCairo

16h 40m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$707

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Feb 25

ORD12:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 41m

2 stops

CAI12:10 amCairo

Mar 13

CAI3:10 amCairo

20h 00m

1 stop

ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$783

Kenya Airways

Feb 5

ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 50m

1 stop

CAI12:10 amCairo

Feb 6

CAI2:10 amCairo

43h 04m

2 stops

ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$798

Kenya Airways

Feb 5

ORD10:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

29h 35m

2 stops

CAI12:10 amCairo

Feb 6

CAI2:10 amCairo

43h 04m

2 stops

ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$802

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ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

9:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/28

4:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$551

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

8:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 3/10

4:45 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 20m

$553

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/16

8:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop36h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 2/23

4:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 40m

$558

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

12:50 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 4/14

4:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$562

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

7:10 am-6:55 am

2 stops18h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Tue 3/24

6:00 am-4:10 pm

1 stop16h 10m

$593

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

1:06 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops17h 24m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 4/28

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$594

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/10

9:50 am-6:55 am

1 stop16h 05m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 3/25

6:00 am-4:43 pm

2 stops16h 43m

$598

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/12

7:05 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop18h 45m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 4/28

7:00 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$611

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Tue 3/17

5:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$842

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

9:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 25m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 2/25

5:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 10m

$852

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $716, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit Africa in September, then you should wait until October to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $738.

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 $888 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 $750 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 70% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$747
Fastest flight time	12h 20m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $747. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,080.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 12h 20m

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 February 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Iberia	PriceFrom $124	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,103 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,448 reviews	Search KLM flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $493	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,444 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,864 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 453 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,712 reviews	Search British Airways flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,144 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $582	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,684 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $614	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,216 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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