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 25 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?

Air Canada, KLM, and American Airlines 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 26 as of January 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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8:15 pm - 5:20 pm

ORD

RAK

14h 05m

1 stop

6:10 pm - 2:45 pm

RAK

ORD

27h 35m

1 stop

$471TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 14

8:25 pm - 3:55 pm

ORD

RAK

13h 30m

1 stop

12:45 pm - 2:45 pm

RAK

ORD

32h 00m

1 stop

$479TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Sun, Mar 1 - Sat, Mar 7

11:50 am - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

20h 00m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 11:05 am

CMN

ORD

24h 20m

1 stop

$602Turkish Airlines

Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 25

8:20 pm - 3:40 am

ORD

CAI

23h 20m

1 stop

8:40 pm - 6:25 pm

CAI

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

$713Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 27

10:35 am - 7:15 pm

ORD

CPT

24h 40m

2 stops

9:30 pm - 10:05 am

CPT

ORD

20h 35m

1 stop

$754Delta

Mon, Jan 26 - Sun, Feb 8

2:50 pm - 7:15 pm

ORD

CPT

20h 25m

1 stop

9:30 pm - 4:55 pm

CPT

ORD

27h 25m

1 stop

$764Delta

Wed, Jan 28 - Tue, Feb 10

10:15 am - 1:10 pm

ORD

NBO

18h 55m

1 stop

5:30 pm - 8:15 am

NBO

ORD

22h 45m

2 stops

$887Ethiopian Air

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, May 6

6:30 pm - 10:40 am

ORD

LOS

33h 10m

2 stops

11:55 pm - 3:20 pm

LOS

ORD

22h 25m

1 stop

$1,019United Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

6:20 pm - 10:40 am

ORD

LOS

33h 20m

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11:55 pm - 8:05 pm

LOS

ORD

27h 10m

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$1,020United Airlines

Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4

9:45 am - 12:25 pm

ORD

LOS

19h 40m

1 stop

1:40 pm - 7:40 am

LOS

ORD

25h 00m

2 stops

$1,029Ethiopian Air

Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Mar 18

ORD1:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

22h 18m

2 stops

CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl

Mar 27

CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl

26h 19m

1 stop

ORD4:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$779

Kenya Airways

Jan 19

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 25m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 26

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 14m

2 stops

ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$983

Virgin Atlantic flights from Chicago to Africa

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Virgin Atlantic

Jan 22

ORD11:17 amChicago O'Hare Intl

12h 38m

1 stop

RAK6:55 amMarrakech Menara

Feb 4

RAK8:55 amMarrakech Menara

19h 10m

2 stops

ORD9:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$548

Virgin Atlantic

Jan 26

ORD4:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 40m

1 stop

CPT7:15 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 8

CPT9:30 pmCape Town Intl

27h 25m

1 stop

ORD4:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$743

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ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

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Fri 2/6

8:15 pm-5:20 pm

1 stop14h 05m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 2/14

6:10 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop27h 35m

$471

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

8:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop13h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 3/7

12:45 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$479

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 3/25

4:45 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

$602

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

8:20 pm-3:40 am

1 stop23h 20m

Cairo

Fri 2/27

8:40 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop29h 45m

$713

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

10:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

9:30 pm-10:05 am

1 stop20h 35m

$754

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

2:50 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop20h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

9:30 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop27h 25m

$764

ChicagoNairobi

ORD - NBO

ORDNBO

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:15 am-1:10 pm

1 stop18h 55m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Wed 5/6

5:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops22h 45m

$887

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

6:30 pm-10:40 am

2 stops33h 10m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 25m

$1,019

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

6:20 pm-10:40 am

1 stop33h 20m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Wed 3/4

11:55 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop27h 10m

$1,020

ChicagoLagos

ORD - LOS

ORDLOS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

9:45 am-12:25 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Lagos Murtala Muhammed

Sat 2/14

1:40 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 00m

$1,029

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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 $710, 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 $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 $744 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 69% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$836
Fastest flight time	11h 07m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $836. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,162.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Africa takes 11h 07m

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 26 as of January 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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Delta	PriceFrom $435	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,039 reviews	Search Delta flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $444	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,084 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,437 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,520 reviews	Search Air France flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $527	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 449 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,714 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,846 reviews	Search SWISS flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,665 reviews	Search British Airways flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $570	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,128 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom $625	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 7,709 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights

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