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

TAP AIR PORTUGAL, Turkish Airlines, and Royal Jordanian are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois 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 Illinois 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 25 different airlines that fly to Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Illinois to Africa?

The flight from Illinois to Africa depends on which airports you’re departing and arriving from and whether or not you have a layover. If you fly from Chicago (a popular airport in Illinois) to Incheon Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Africa), then the flight time is 15h 37m on average. If you fly from Moline (another popular airport in Illinois) to Incheon Intl Airport, then the average flight time is 20h 34m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Africa?

Prices for flights from Illinois to Africa refresh daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Africa?

As of August 2025, there are 25 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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11:25 am - 2:55 pmORD-CMN

21h 30m1 stop

4:45 pm - 6:25 pmCMN-ORD

32h 40m1 stop

$510Turkish Airlines

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Thu, Oct 16 - Fri, Nov 14

7:50 pm - 2:55 pmORD-CMN

37h 05m1 stop

4:50 pm - 9:40 amCMN-ORD

22h 50m1 stop

$519Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Aug 13 - Wed, Sep 17

3:00 pm - 4:55 pmORD-CAI

17h 55m1 stop

4:45 am - 1:10 pmCAI-ORD

16h 25m1 stop

$549ITA Airways

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Sun, Sep 14 - Fri, Sep 26

3:00 pm - 2:15 amORD-CAI

27h 15m1 stop

5:55 pm - 1:10 pmCAI-ORD

27h 15m1 stop

$551ITA Airways

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Fri, Aug 15 - Tue, Sep 16

12:50 pm - 7:50 amORD-CMN

12h 00m1 stop

9:35 am - 2:12 pmCMN-ORD

35h 37m2 stops

$570United Airlines

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Tue, Jan 20 - Wed, Jan 28

6:06 pm - 7:50 amORD-CMN

55h 44m2 stops

9:35 am - 2:55 pmCMN-ORD

12h 20m1 stop

$583Air Canada

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Sat, Oct 25 - Wed, Nov 5

6:50 pm - 7:55 amORD-CAI

29h 05m1 stop

6:25 am - 3:15 pmCAI-ORD

16h 50m1 stop

$590Royal Jordanian

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Mon, Nov 17 - Wed, Nov 26

6:50 pm - 12:45 amORD-CAI

21h 55m1 stop

8:40 am - 6:30 amCAI-ORD

29h 50m1 stop

$591Royal Jordanian

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Fri, Nov 28 - Tue, Dec 30

1:59 pm - 7:50 amORD-CMN

34h 51m2 stops

9:35 am - 11:18 amCMN-ORD

32h 43m1 stop

$633Air Canada

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Tue, Nov 4 - Sun, Nov 16

5:55 pm - 5:00 pmORD-ACC

18h 05m1 stop

10:20 pm - 10:37 pmACC-ORD

29h 17m2 stops

$919United Airlines

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Tue, Sep 16 - Thu, Oct 16

American Airlines flights from Illinois to Africa

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American Airlines

Dec 3

ORD4:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

18h 35m

1 stop

CMN6:20 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Feb 10

CMN1:45 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

28h 02m

2 stops

ORD10:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$627

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American Airlines

Aug 15

ORD10:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

27h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 18

JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,530

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Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Nov 5

ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 20m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 38m

2 stops

ORD12:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$952

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Kenya Airways

Aug 12

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

NBO10:45 amNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Sep 5

NBO11:35 pmNairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

26h 02m

1 stop

ORD5:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,056

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ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/16

11:25 am-2:55 pm

1 stop21h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 11/14

4:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop32h 40m

$510

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/13

7:50 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop37h 05m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 9/17

4:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$519

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/14

3:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Cairo

Fri 9/26

4:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$549

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

3:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Tue 9/16

5:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$551

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

12:50 pm-7:50 am

1 stop12h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 1/28

9:35 am-2:12 pm

2 stops35h 37m

$570

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/25

6:06 pm-7:50 am

2 stops55h 44m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 11/5

9:35 am-2:55 pm

1 stop12h 20m

$583

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/17

6:50 pm-7:55 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cairo

Wed 11/26

6:25 am-3:15 pm

1 stop16h 50m

$590

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

6:50 pm-12:45 am

1 stop21h 55m

Cairo

Tue 12/30

8:40 am-6:30 am

1 stop29h 50m

$591

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/4

1:59 pm-7:50 am

2 stops34h 51m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Sun 11/16

9:35 am-11:18 am

1 stop32h 43m

$633

ChicagoAccra

ORD - ACC

ORDACC

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/16

5:55 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop18h 05m

Accra Kotoka

Thu 10/16

10:20 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops29h 17m

$919

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Illinois to Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to Africa from Illinois is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $694, 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 April to fly from Illinois, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $735.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Illinois 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 Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $903 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Africa from Illinois for as low as $770 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 53% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$255
Fastest flight time	10h 20m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Africa	5 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $255. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $510.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Africa takes 10h 20m

There are no direct flights from Illinois to Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Marrakech Menara Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cairo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Casablanca Mohamed V Airport.

There are 5 airports near Africa: Lagos Murtala Muhammed (LOS), Accra Kotoka (ACC), Casablanca Mohamed V (CMN), Cairo (CAI), Marrakech Menara (RAK)

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Illinois to Africa?
Prices for flights from Illinois to Africa refresh daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Illinois to Africa?
As of August 2025, there are 25 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Illinois to Africa

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,609 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,686 reviews	Search SWISS flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $548	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $586	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,933 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $600	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 417 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $607	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,011 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $611	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,222 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $631	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,300 reviews	Search Emirates flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $648	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $661	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights

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