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

Iberia, ITA Airways, and Lufthansa are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois 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 Illinois according to our data. Turkish Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 50% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Africa. Keep in mind that there are 24 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 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 February 2026, 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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11:50 am - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

21h 00m

1 stop

4:45 pm - 11:05 am

CMN

ORD

23h 20m

1 stop

$550Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11

11:50 am - 2:50 pm

ORD

CMN

21h 00m

1 stop

4:55 pm - 6:15 pm

CMN

ORD

31h 20m

1 stop

$551Turkish Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Jun 9

8:10 pm - 9:25 pm

ORD

ALG

19h 15m

1 stop

10:45 pm - 9:40 am

ALG

ORD

16h 55m

1 stop

$556Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

8:10 pm - 11:30 pm

ORD

ALG

21h 20m

1 stop

10:45 pm - 9:40 am

ALG

ORD

16h 55m

1 stop

$557Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

4:15 pm - 10:45 pm

ORD

ALG

24h 30m

2 stops

1:40 am - 7:55 pm

ALG

ORD

24h 15m

1 stop

$587Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 14

5:59 pm - 4:10 pm

ORD

ALG

16h 11m

2 stops

6:30 am - 3:10 pm

ALG

ORD

14h 40m

1 stop

$594Multiple Airlines

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

8:45 am - 11:40 am

ORD

ALG

20h 55m

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2:50 pm - 8:05 pm

ALG

ORD

35h 15m

1 stop

$596United Airlines

Wed, Aug 5 - Tue, Aug 25

7:05 pm - 5:05 pm

ORD

RAK

16h 00m

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1:00 pm - 8:25 am

RAK

ORD

25h 25m

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$600American Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Wed, Apr 29

7:00 am - 7:15 am

ORD

RAK

18h 15m

2 stops

10:40 am - 7:47 am

RAK

ORD

27h 07m

2 stops

$602Delta

Tue, May 5 - Wed, May 13

10:40 am - 5:50 pm

ORD

RAK

25h 10m

2 stops

6:10 am - 9:29 pm

RAK

ORD

21h 19m

2 stops

$614Delta

Tue, Apr 7 - Wed, Apr 15

Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Mar 25

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 9

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 00m

2 stops

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$914

Kenya Airways

Feb 22

ORD6:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 55m

2 stops

CAI12:10 amCairo

Apr 6

CAI3:10 amCairo

26h 06m

2 stops

ORD10:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$923

Qatar Airways flights from Illinois to Africa

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Qatar Airways

Feb 22

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

CAI11:05 pmCairo

Apr 7

CAI11:40 pmCairo

22h 10m

1 stop

ORD2:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$895

Qatar Airways

Feb 22

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

CAI11:05 pmCairo

Apr 7

CAI11:40 pmCairo

22h 10m

1 stop

ORD2:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$897

Qatar Airways

Mar 4

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 11

JNB12:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$999

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ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

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Wed 3/4

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 3/11

4:45 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 20m

$550

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 6/9

4:55 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$551

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

8:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 4/14

10:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop16h 55m

$556

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

8:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 4/14

10:45 pm-9:40 am

1 stop16h 55m

$557

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

4:15 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 4/14

1:40 am-7:55 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$587

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

5:59 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops16h 11m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 4/14

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$594

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/5

8:45 am-11:40 am

1 stop20h 55m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 8/25

2:50 pm-8:05 pm

1 stop35h 15m

$596

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

7:05 pm-5:05 pm

2 stops16h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/29

1:00 pm-8:25 am

2 stops25h 25m

$600

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-7:15 am

2 stops18h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 5/13

10:40 am-7:47 am

2 stops27h 07m

$602

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/7

10:40 am-5:50 pm

2 stops25h 10m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 4/15

6:10 am-9:29 pm

2 stops21h 19m

$614

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $735, 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 Illinois, 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 Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Africa for around $893 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 $722 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Illinois to Africa flights?

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

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Best Price Found	$744
Fastest flight time	11h 35m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Africa from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $744. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,075.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Africa takes 11h 35m

There are no direct flights from Illinois 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 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 February 2026, 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Illinois to Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Iberia	PriceFrom $224	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,115 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,454 reviews	Search KLM flights
Air France	PriceFrom $462	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,534 reviews	Search Air France flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,142 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,734 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.6 1,872 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 454 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $562	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,739 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $565	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,717 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $571	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,149 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights

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