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$289+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Africa

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CHI — JNB
fev 27 — mar 61
qui 2/27
qui 3/6
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated fevereiro 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$637
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$289
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$958

Good round-trip deal

$1,071 or less

Good one-way deal

$741 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on fevereiro 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 4/111:30 amORD - RAK
2 stops16h 35mMultiple Airlines
ter 4/89:35 amRAK - ORD
1 stop32h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/22$637
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 4/16:35 pmORD - RAK
1 stop31h 40mSWISS
ter 4/810:55 amRAK - ORD
2 stops35h 00mSWISS
Deal found 2/21$640
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb 3/88:40 pmORD - RAK
2 stops36h 25mBritish Airways
sáb 3/222:55 pmRAK - ORD
2 stops48h 56mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$652
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qua 3/2612:55 pmORD - CAI
1 stop31h 40mTurkish Airlines
seg 4/71:10 amCAI - ORD
1 stop15h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/21$663
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 2/217:05 pmORD - CAI
1 stop14h 20mSWISS
sáb 3/16:25 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop26h 30mSWISS
Deal found 2/21$665
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sex 2/284:20 pmORD - CAI
1 stop15h 15mAustrian Airlines
qui 3/204:35 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop29h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 2/21$666
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 2/249:25 pmORD - CAI
1 stop18h 50mMultiple Airlines
seg 3/36:50 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop26h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$667
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/179:40 pmORD - CMN
2 stops28h 10mAir Canada
qua 4/99:00 amCMN - ORD
2 stops29h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 2/21$676
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ter 3/256:20 pmORD - RAK
1 stop21h 40mKLM
ter 4/17:00 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop24h 40mKLM
Deal found 2/21$677
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
qui 10/94:30 pmORD - CMN
1 stop18h 50mBritish Airways
sex 10/311:45 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/21$679
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/174:55 pmORD - CMN
1 stop14h 45mLufthansa
seg 4/71:25 amCMN - ORD
1 stop17h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 2/21$681
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
seg 3/179:30 pmORD - CMN
2 stops28h 20mUnited Airlines
sex 4/119:00 amCMN - ORD
1 stop31h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$682

Find flights from Chicago to Africa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated fevereiro 22, 2025.

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Chicago

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Africa

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ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 4/1

11:30 am-9:05 am

2 stops16h 35m

Marrakech Menara

ter 4/8

9:35 am-12:10 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$637

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 4/1

6:35 pm-7:15 am

1 stop31h 40m

Marrakech Menara

ter 4/8

10:55 am-3:55 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$640

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb 3/8

8:40 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Marrakech Menara

sáb 3/22

2:55 pm-10:51 am

2 stops48h 56m

$652

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

qua 3/26

12:55 pm-3:35 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cairo

seg 4/7

1:10 am-9:40 am

1 stop15h 30m

$663

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom 3/9

6:50 pm-1:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

Cairo

qui 3/13

9:55 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$665

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 3/17

9:40 pm-6:50 am

2 stops28h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

qua 4/9

9:00 am-8:55 am

2 stops29h 55m

$676

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ter 3/25

6:20 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Marrakech Menara

ter 4/1

7:00 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop24h 40m

$677

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 3/17

4:55 pm-12:40 pm

1 stop14h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

seg 4/7

1:25 am-12:55 pm

1 stop17h 30m

$681

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 3/17

9:30 pm-6:50 am

2 stops28h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

sex 4/11

9:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop31h 47m

$682

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

seg 3/10

5:10 pm-2:45 pm

1 stop14h 35m

Cairo

dom 3/16

1:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$687

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 2/21

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Africa

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Africa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to Africa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to AF?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated fevereiro 22, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Africa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Africa by month

Plan your trip to Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Africa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Africa. Reviews last updated fevereiro 22, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,203 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,702 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,332 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

LOT
7.6
Good
1,079 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,276 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Africa. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Africa one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $398. Qatar Airways flights start at $401 while deals on ITA Airways start at $422 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Africa?

    The most popular route from Chicago to Africa is Chicago O'Hare Intl - Cairo. You may also consider Chicago O'Hare Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Casablanca Mohamed V.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Africa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Africa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated fevereiro 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$531Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$566Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$579Average$1,098FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$608Average$993FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
United AirlinesCheapest$638Average$1,246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
LufthansaCheapest$643Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
American AirlinesCheapest$644Average$1,175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$673Average$1,326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Royal JordanianCheapest$688Average$846FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Air CanadaCheapest$717Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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