What airlines fly to Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair 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 46% 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.

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

KLM, Iberia, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating 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 October 2026, there are 27 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.

$339 Cheap Flights from Illinois to Africa in 2026/27

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10:30 am - 5:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

11h 10mnonstop

12:50 am - 5:15 amCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 25mnonstop

$645Egyptair

Sun, Nov 1 - Thu, Nov 19

8:15 pm - 11:55 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

19h 40m1 stop Istanbul

5:25 am - 6:20 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$647Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Wed, Nov 18

12:45 pm - 7:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

23h 05m1 stop Istanbul

2:20 am - 10:00 amCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

15h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$647Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 17

10:30 am - 5:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

11h 10mnonstop

12:50 am - 5:15 amCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 25mnonstop

$653Egyptair

Wed, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 8

6:50 pm - 1:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

34h 15m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

2:05 pm - 3:05 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 00m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

$657Royal Jordanian

Wed, Nov 11 - Sun, Nov 15

6:50 pm - 1:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

34h 15m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

5:05 am - 3:05 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 00m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

$657Royal Jordanian

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 27

6:50 pm - 7:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-RAK Marrakech Menara

30h 45m1 stop Zurich

1:00 pm - 4:15 pmRAK Marrakech Menara-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 15m2 stops Agadir Almassira Zurich

$714SWISS

Wed, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 10

7:25 pm - 2:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

23h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

3:25 am - 4:15 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$722Delta

Mon, Oct 26 - Tue, Nov 3

6:25 pm - 1:20 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

22h 55m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

3:25 am - 4:15 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$722Delta

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 5

6:25 pm - 1:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

23h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

8:45 pm - 2:25 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$727KLM

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Dec 5

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10:30 am - 5:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

11h 10mnonstop

11:50 pm - 4:15 amCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 25mnonstop

$647Egyptair

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

11:25 am - 9:20 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

25h 55m1 stop Istanbul

5:25 am - 7:20 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m1 stop Istanbul

$647Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Fri, Nov 6

10:30 am - 5:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

11h 10mnonstop

12:50 am - 5:15 amCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

12h 25mnonstop

$653Egyptair

Sun, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 27

8:00 pm - 8:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

16h 40m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

7:55 pm - 3:05 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

$663Royal Jordanian

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 8

8:00 pm - 3:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

23h 05m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

5:05 am - 3:05 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 00m1 stop Amman Queen Alia Intl

$673Royal Jordanian

Sun, Oct 18 - Sun, Nov 8

5:10 pm - 1:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

24h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

3:25 am - 4:15 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$722Delta

Wed, Oct 14 - Sat, Dec 5

5:10 pm - 1:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

24h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

3:25 am - 4:15 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$722Delta

Wed, Oct 14 - Tue, Nov 3

5:10 pm - 1:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

24h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

3:25 am - 4:15 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$728KLM

Wed, Oct 14 - Thu, Nov 5

5:10 pm - 1:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

24h 20m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

3:25 am - 4:15 pmCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$728KLM

Wed, Oct 14 - Fri, Nov 6

11:25 am - 9:05 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CAI Cairo

13h 40m1 stop Istanbul

2:20 am - 11:00 amCAI Cairo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

16h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$737Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Nov 3

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Kenya Airways flights from Illinois to Africa

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Kenya Airways

Oct 28

ORD6:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 2

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 20m

2 stops

ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$998

Kenya Airways

Oct 26

ORD6:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 9

JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

47h 45m

2 stops

ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,044

SWISS flights from Illinois to Africa

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SWISS

Jan 27

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 45m

1 stop

RAK7:35 amMarrakech Menara

Feb 10

RAK1:00 pmMarrakech Menara

33h 15m

2 stops

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$714

SWISS

Feb 10

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 45m

1 stop

RAK8:35 amMarrakech Menara

Feb 17

RAK1:00 pmMarrakech Menara

33h 15m

2 stops

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$736

SWISS

Feb 8

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 30m

1 stop

RAK12:20 pmMarrakech Menara

Feb 15

RAK12:25 pmMarrakech Menara

33h 50m

1 stop

ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$741

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/1

10:30 am-5:40 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Cairo

Thu 11/19

12:50 am-5:15 am

Nonstop12h 25m

$645

ChicagoCairo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

8:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop19h 40m

Cairo

Wed 11/18

5:25 am-6:20 pm

1 stop20h 55m

$647

ChicagoCairo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/5

12:45 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop23h 05m

Cairo

Tue 11/17

2:20 am-10:00 am

1 stop15h 40m

$647

ChicagoCairo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

10:30 am-5:40 am

Nonstop11h 10m

Cairo

Tue 12/8

12:50 am-5:15 am

Nonstop12h 25m

$653

ChicagoCairo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Cairo

Sun 11/15

2:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$657

ChicagoCairo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

6:50 pm-1:05 pm

1 stop34h 15m

Cairo

Fri 11/27

5:05 am-3:05 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$657

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - RAK Marrakech Menara

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/27

6:50 pm-7:35 am

1 stop30h 45m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 2/10

1:00 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops33h 15m

$714

ChicagoCairo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/26

7:25 pm-2:25 am

1 stop23h 00m

Cairo

Tue 11/3

3:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$722

ChicagoCairo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/22

6:25 pm-1:20 am

1 stop22h 55m

Cairo

Sat 12/5

3:25 am-4:15 pm

1 stop20h 50m

$722

ChicagoCairo

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CAI Cairo

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

6:25 pm-1:25 am

1 stop23h 00m

Cairo

Sat 12/5

8:45 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$727

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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 $962, 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 $976.

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 $804. 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 $1,071.

What is the cheapest Illinois to Africa flight route?

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

How far in advance should I book a flight from Illinois 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 $864 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 $773 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 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$339
Fastest flight time	10h 36m
Direct flights	Mon, Thu and Sat
Airports in Africa	492 airports

The best one-way flight to Africa from Illinois in the past 72 hours is $339. The best round-trip flight deal from Illinois to Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $645.

The fastest flight from Illinois to Africa takes 10h 36m

Direct flights go from Illinois to Africa on Monday, Thursday and Saturday. Airlines offering direct flights are: Egyptair and Ethiopian Air.

There are 492 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 October 2026, there are 27 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 $105	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,247 reviews	Search Iberia flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $424	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,261 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $425	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,362 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Air Canada	PriceFrom $470	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,770 reviews	Search Air Canada flights
Aer Lingus	PriceFrom $493	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,830 reviews	Search Aer Lingus flights
TAP AIR PORTUGAL	PriceFrom $498	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,377 reviews	Search TAP AIR PORTUGAL flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $525	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,167 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $597	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,650 reviews	Search Delta flights
Royal Jordanian	PriceFrom $645	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 474 reviews	Search Royal Jordanian flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $694	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,543 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights

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Yes. momondo allows you to filter the results for Illinois to Africa flights to just show those with flexible booking policies.

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