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

United Airlines, SAUDIA, and Iberia are the most popular carriers operating from Illinois to Africa

What airlines fly to Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Air France 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 55% 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 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 April 2026, there are 26 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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8:10 pm - 9:25 pm

ORD

ALG

19h 15m

1 stop

6:05 pm - 9:40 am

ALG

ORD

21h 35m

1 stop

$575Turkish Airlines

Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26

8:10 pm - 11:30 pm

ORD

ALG

21h 20m

1 stop

6:05 pm - 9:40 am

ALG

ORD

21h 35m

1 stop

$584Turkish Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Sat, May 30

3:00 pm - 2:15 am

ORD

CAI

27h 15m

1 stop

4:45 am - 1:10 pm

CAI

ORD

16h 25m

1 stop

$692ITA Airways

Mon, May 4 - Sat, May 16

3:00 pm - 4:55 pm

ORD

CAI

17h 55m

1 stop

5:55 pm - 1:10 pm

CAI

ORD

27h 15m

1 stop

$694ITA Airways

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10

1:00 pm - 5:25 pm

ORD

CAI

21h 25m

1 stop

1:15 pm - 9:15 am

CAI

ORD

27h 00m

1 stop

$695Etihad Airways

Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20

1:00 pm - 1:00 pm

ORD

CAI

40h 00m

1 stop

8:15 am - 8:35 am

CAI

ORD

32h 20m

1 stop

$699Etihad Airways

Sun, Apr 26 - Fri, May 15

6:00 pm - 12:55 am

ORD

RAK

24h 55m

2 stops

1:55 am - 4:05 pm

RAK

ORD

44h 10m

2 stops

$756Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Thu, Apr 30

1:22 pm - 8:45 pm

MDW

NBO

23h 23m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 6:33 pm

NBO

MDW

27h 28m

2 stops

$913Delta

Fri, May 8 - Mon, May 18

1:24 pm - 9:55 pm

MDW

NBO

24h 31m

2 stops

11:05 pm - 6:33 pm

NBO

MDW

27h 28m

2 stops

$917Delta

Sun, May 3 - Fri, May 22

8:34 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

24h 16m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:20 pm

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

2 stops

$989Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Tue, Sep 1

Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sep 20

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 22

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 24m

2 stops

ORD5:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$991

Kenya Airways

Apr 6

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 45m

2 stops

LOS9:45 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

May 30

LOS12:25 pmLagos Murtala Muhammed

40h 33m

2 stops

ORD10:58 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,167

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TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Apr 25

ORD6:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

16h 15m

1 stop

CMN4:20 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Apr 30

CMN5:10 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

28h 50m

1 stop

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$859

TAP AIR PORTUGAL

Apr 3

ORD6:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

16h 30m

1 stop

CMN4:30 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

Apr 30

CMN5:10 pmCasablanca Mohamed V

28h 50m

1 stop

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$965

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Apr 15

ORD8:31 amChicago O'Hare Intl

44h 19m

2 stops

RAK10:50 amMarrakech Menara

Apr 21

RAK5:10 pmMarrakech Menara

28h 50m

1 stop

ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,014

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ChicagoAlgiers

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ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

8:10 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop19h 15m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sun 4/26

6:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 35m

$575

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:10 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sat 5/30

6:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop21h 35m

$584

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

3:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Sat 5/16

4:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$692

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

3:00 pm-4:55 pm

1 stop17h 55m

Cairo

Sun 5/10

5:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$694

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

1:00 pm-5:25 pm

1 stop21h 25m

Cairo

Mon 4/20

1:15 pm-9:15 am

1 stop27h 00m

$695

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/26

1:00 pm-1:00 pm

1 stop40h 00m

Cairo

Fri 5/15

8:15 am-8:35 am

1 stop32h 20m

$699

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

6:00 pm-12:55 am

2 stops24h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 4/30

1:55 am-4:05 pm

2 stops44h 10m

$756

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/8

1:22 pm-8:45 pm

2 stops23h 23m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Mon 5/18

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$913

ChicagoNairobi

MDW - NBO

MDWNBO

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/3

1:24 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 31m

Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

Fri 5/22

11:05 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops27h 28m

$917

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

8:34 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/1

5:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$989

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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 $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 Illinois, 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 Illinois 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 Illinois to Africa flight route?

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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 $892 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 $726 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Illinois to Africa flights?

There are 2 cabin classes available to choose from on Illinois 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 Illinois to Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 86% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$627
Fastest flight time	12h 10m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Sat
Airports in Africa	493 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $627. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,031.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Africa takes 12h 10m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Africa on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The only airline offering direct flights is Ethiopian Air.

There are 493 airports in Africa. From Illinois there are direct flights to Cairo (CAI).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Illinois to Africa

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 April 2026, there are 26 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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Iberia	PriceFrom $124	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,164 reviews	Search Iberia flights
KLM	PriceFrom $459	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,485 reviews	Search KLM flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 2,188 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $531	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,841 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $532	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $542	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,910 reviews	Search SWISS flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $547	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 457 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $560	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 10,884 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
ITA Airways	PriceFrom $567	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 1,175 reviews	Search ITA Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $614	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,551 reviews	Search American Airlines flights

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