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$494+ Cheap flights from Africa to Chicago (CHI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from Africa to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Round-trip from

$596
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$494
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,089

Good one-way deal

$784 or less
From Africa to Chicago (CHI)
One-way flight from Africa to Chicago (CHI)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($54 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Africa to Chicago (CHI).

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Cheapest flights from Africa to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:25 amCAI - ORD
1 stop18h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 5/295:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop16h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$596
This LOT deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 LOT is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/243:10 amCAI - ORD
1 stop17h 10mLOT
Sun 12/79:55 pmORD - CAI
2 stops40h 35mLOT
Deal found 4/23$637
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/226:10 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop28h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/2812:25 pmORD - CAI
2 stops20h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$643
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:30 amCAI - MDW
2 stops23h 11mDelta
Tue 8/125:59 pmMDW - CAI
2 stops23h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/23$698
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/238:20 amCAI - ORD
2 stops47h 05mEtihad Airways
Tue 8/121:55 pmORD - CAI
1 stop19h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/23$728
This StudentUniverse deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 StudentUniverse is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/123:40 amCAI - ORD
1 stop17h 40mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/129:40 pmORD - CAI
1 stop20h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$768
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/193:30 amCAI - ORD
2 stops20h 47mAir France
Sat 10/115:10 pmORD - CAI
1 stop24h 20mAir France
Deal found 4/22$770
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:10 pmACC - ORD
1 stop22h 45mBritish Airways
Sat 10/119:15 pmORD - ACC
1 stop16h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$779
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/213:30 amCAI - ORD
2 stops28h 23mDelta
Wed 1/285:20 pmORD - CAI
1 stop22h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/23$788
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/244:45 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop28h 35mAustrian Airlines
Sat 12/61:12 pmORD - CAI
2 stops18h 23mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 4/22$796
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/112:10 amCAI - ORD
1 stop15h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 7/17:50 pmORD - CAI
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/23$812
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 7/54:25 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop28h 30mLufthansa
Fri 7/256:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop24h 20mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$832

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customize your flight search to find flights from Africa to Chicago 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Chicago that are best for you.

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Africa

Fly to

Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Thu 5/15

7:25 am-6:15 pm

1 stop18h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/29

5:00 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop16h 05m

$596

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Wed 9/24

3:10 am-12:20 pm

1 stop17h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

9:55 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops40h 35m

$637

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Tue 6/24

7:25 am-10:51 pm

2 stops23h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/30

1:20 pm-4:45 pm

2 stops19h 25m

$688

CairoChicago

CAI - MDW

CAIMDW

Cairo

Thu 6/12

3:30 am-6:41 pm

2 stops23h 11m

Chicago Midway

Tue 8/12

5:59 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 31m

$698

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Mon 6/23

8:20 am-11:25 pm

2 stops47h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

1:55 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop19h 20m

$728

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Thu 6/12

3:40 am-1:20 pm

1 stop17h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

9:40 pm-2:20 am

1 stop20h 40m

$768

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Thu 6/19

3:30 am-4:17 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

5:10 pm-1:30 am

1 stop24h 20m

$770

AccraChicago

ACC - ORD

ACCORD

Accra Kotoka

Fri 9/26

10:10 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

9:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$779

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Thu 6/12

3:30 am-4:17 pm

2 stops20h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/12

6:10 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 20m

$788

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Wed 9/24

4:45 pm-1:20 pm

1 stop28h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/6

1:12 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops18h 23m

$796

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Chicago

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Africa to Chicago

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Africa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 AF to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

When flying from Africa to Chicago, 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 Chicago by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Pierre,Apr 2025

MLE - SIN

3 boarding pass checkpoints at the gate. Long line before boarding. Poor leg room in economy.. Flight crew rounds practically non existent during flight.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to Chicago. 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 Africa to Chicago one-way?

    $494 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Royal Jordanian. You may also be able to find cheap deals on RwandAir and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $535 and $580, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Africa to Chicago 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 Africa to Chicago?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Africa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Africa to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Africa to Chicago. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$479Average$760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
LOTCheapest$559Average$675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$578Average$1,054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$614Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$626Average$879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Air FranceCheapest$630Average$892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Royal JordanianCheapest$644Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$684Average$869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
American AirlinesCheapest$692Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air CanadaCheapest$709Average$784FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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