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Cheap flights from Chicago to Africa from $344

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 9:25 pm
ORD
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ALG
19h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:05 pm - 9:40 am
ALG
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ORD
21h 35m
1 stop
$575Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 21 - Sun, May 17
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 9:25 pm
ORD
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ALG
19h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 am - 6:15 pm
ALG
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ORD
23h 25m
1 stop
$602Turkish Airlines
Sun, Aug 9 - Sat, Sep 26
ITA Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 2:15 am
ORD
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CAI
27h 15m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
4:45 am - 1:10 pm
CAI
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ORD
16h 25m
1 stop
$728ITA Airways
Thu, May 7 - Mon, May 18
ITA Airways Logo
3:00 pm - 4:55 pm
ORD
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CAI
17h 55m
1 stop
ITA Airways Logo
5:55 pm - 1:10 pm
CAI
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ORD
27h 15m
1 stop
$732ITA Airways
Wed, Aug 19 - Wed, Sep 9
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:10 am
ORD
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LOS
30h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:50 pm - 4:50 pm
LOS
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ORD
31h 00m
1 stop
$1,042Qatar Airways
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 8:10 am
ORD
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LOS
30h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:50 pm - 4:50 pm
LOS
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ORD
31h 00m
1 stop
$1,054Qatar Airways
Thu, Apr 30 - Wed, May 13
KLM Logo
5:25 pm - 8:05 pm
MDW
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LOS
20h 40m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:55 pm - 4:27 pm
LOS
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MDW
22h 32m
2 stops
$1,211KLM
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 9:45 am
MDW
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LOS
14h 40m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 9:46 pm
LOS
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MDW
16h 01m
1 stop
$1,233Delta
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Sep 16
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:45 am
MDW
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LOS
21h 45m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 am - 8:42 am
LOS
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MDW
26h 57m
2 stops
$1,238Delta
Tue, Aug 18 - Wed, Sep 16
KLM Logo
5:25 pm - 8:05 pm
MDW
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LOS
20h 40m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:55 pm - 4:27 pm
LOS
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MDW
22h 32m
2 stops
$1,261KLM
Tue, Aug 18 - Sun, Sep 20

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Apr 25
ORD1:11 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 34m
1 stop
NBO10:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
May 7
NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl
40h 09m
1 stop
ORD7:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$938
Kenya Airways
Sep 6
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 14
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
36h 31m
2 stops
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$999
Kenya Airways
Apr 20
ORD8:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 14m
2 stops
LOS9:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
May 15
LOS10:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed
62h 59m
2 stops
ORD7:44 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,133

Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to Africa flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Apr 12
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 25m
1 stop
CAI5:25 pmCairo
Apr 26
CAI7:30 pmCairo
21h 45m
1 stop
ORD9:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$720
Etihad Airways
Apr 18
ORD1:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CAI12:00 pmCairo
May 3
CAI8:15 amCairo
32h 20m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$731
Etihad Airways
May 5
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 10m
1 stop
CAI1:10 pmCairo
May 19
CAI3:00 pmCairo
25h 35m
1 stop
ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$735

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ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

8:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sun 5/17

6:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 35m

$575

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

8:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sat 9/26

12:50 am-6:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$602

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

3:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Mon 5/18

4:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$728

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

3:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Cairo

Wed 9/9

5:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$732

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/7

7:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop30h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Thu 5/14

3:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,042

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

7:20 pm-8:10 am

1 stop30h 50m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 5/13

3:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$1,054

ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 9/16

11:55 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$1,211
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ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

1:05 pm-9:45 am

1 stop14h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 9/16

11:45 am-9:46 pm

1 stop16h 01m

$1,233

ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

6:00 am-9:45 am

1 stop21h 45m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 9/16

11:45 am-8:42 am

2 stops26h 57m

$1,238

ChicagoLagos

MDW - LOS

MDWLOS

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/18

5:25 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sun 9/20

11:55 pm-4:27 pm

2 stops22h 32m

$1,261

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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 $715, 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 October to fly from Chicago, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $738.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Africa?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $987. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Africa on Wednesday is $1,234.

What is the cheapest Chicago to Africa flight route?

Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Cairo for the best Chicago - Africa flight prices

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 $900 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 $731 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 86% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

Cheap Chicago to Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to Africa

Best Price Found

$627

Fastest flight time

11h 15m

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 $627. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,031.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 11h 15m
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?

  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
IberiaPriceFrom $124Free CancellationRating
7.0
3,169 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $459Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,492 reviews
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TAP AIR PORTUGALPriceFrom $492Free CancellationRating
7.1
2,192 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $531Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,863 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $532Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $542Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,916 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $547Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,559 reviews
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Royal JordanianPriceFrom $547Free CancellationRating
6.7
457 reviews
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Air CanadaPriceFrom $552Free CancellationRating
7.1
10,907 reviews
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ITA AirwaysPriceFrom $569Free CancellationRating
6.7
1,179 reviews
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