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$513+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Addis Ababa (ADD)

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CHI — ADD
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Addis Ababa Bole are usually found in April or February, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Addis Ababa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Addis Ababa (ADD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$885
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$513
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,521

Good round-trip deal

$1,162 or less

Good one-way deal

$751 or less
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Addis Ababa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/2311:25 amORD - ADD
1 stop28h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 10/2912:40 amADD - ORD
1 stop26h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$885
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Mon 9/81:55 pmORD - ADD
1 stop33h 50mEtihad Airways
Wed 9/179:50 pmADD - ORD
1 stop42h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/31$1,062
This Condor deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Condor is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/36:10 amORD - ADD
2 stops39h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/2512:20 amADD - ORD
2 stops27h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$1,078
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 10/95:10 pmORD - ADD
2 stops32h 10mKLM
Mon 10/138:00 pmADD - ORD
2 stops26h 10mKLM
Deal found 7/30$1,238
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/710:15 amORD - ADD
Nonstop13h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 9/2110:40 pmADD - ORD
1 stop17h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$1,245
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/98:35 pmORD - ADD
1 stop33h 10mEmirates
Mon 10/134:00 pmADD - ORD
1 stop31h 45mEmirates
Deal found 7/30$1,249
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/77:20 pmORD - ADD
1 stop21h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 9/201:50 amADD - ORD
2 stops39h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/30$1,293

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa that are best for you.

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ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

11:25 am-11:45 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 10/29

12:40 am-7:25 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$885

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/8

1:55 pm-7:45 am

1 stop33h 50m

Addis Ababa Bole

Wed 9/17

9:50 pm-8:45 am

1 stop42h 55m

$1,062

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

6:10 am-5:55 am

2 stops39h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 1/25

12:20 am-6:34 pm

2 stops27h 14m

$1,078

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

5:10 pm-9:20 am

2 stops32h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 10/13

8:00 pm-2:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,238

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/1

9:45 am-8:30 am

Nonstop13h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 3/31

10:40 pm-8:15 am

1 stop17h 35m

$1,245

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

8:35 pm-1:45 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 10/13

4:00 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$1,249

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

7:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 9/20

1:50 am-9:15 am

2 stops39h 25m

$1,293

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

11:45 pm-4:15 am

2 stops44h 30m

$513

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/21

7:50 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$533

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/31

7:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 00m

$625

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa is 64 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa (average of $988). Flying from Chicago to Addis Ababa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,499). 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 ADD?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Addis Ababa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Addis Ababa in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 46% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Addis Ababa

Explore weekly flight availability from Chicago to Addis Ababa. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from CHI to ADD are scheduled on a Monday (1 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 90% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Addis Ababa on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $830.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Istanbul (IST) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 18h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 30m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Addis Ababa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Addis Ababa. 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 Addis Ababa. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa, such as Emirates, KLM, and Austrian Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
3,300 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
823 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,230 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,300 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

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

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Addis Ababa from Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Addis Ababa from Chicago, you will be flying to Bole, which is the city’s only airport. Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is located 4.8 mi from the center of Addis Ababa. There is 1 flight from Chicago to Bole per day from 2 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Addis Ababa round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Addis Ababa, with prices starting at $885. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Etihad Airways and KLM, with the lowest prices starting at $1,062 and $1,238, respectively. These flights start at 33% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $533. Qatar Airways flights start at $625 while deals on Etihad Airways start at $650 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

    On average you can expect to pay $3,029 for a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa. The cheapest flight overall is $731 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Addis Ababa Bole) is currently priced at $1,078.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa (average of $988). Flying from Chicago to Addis Ababa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,499). 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 2 airlines flying from Chicago to Addis Ababa

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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$879Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,129Average$1,381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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