Africa

$344+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Africa

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 5/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
May 22 — May 291
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Africa

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 April 22, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Mon 10/2612:50 pm
ORD
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RAK
1 stop20h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/64:15 pm
RAK
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ORD
1 stop34h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$577
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Wed 10/1411:25 am
ORD
-
RAK
1 stop22h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/284:15 pm
RAK
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$584
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:10 pm
ORD
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ALG
1 stop19h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/306:05 pm
ALG
-
ORD
1 stop21h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$608
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 10/68:10 pm
ORD
-
RAK
1 stop37h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/124:40 pm
RAK
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$610
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Thu 10/1511:25 am
ORD
-
RAK
1 stop22h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/214:40 pm
RAK
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$611
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 10/168:10 pm
ORD
-
ALG
1 stop19h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/2812:50 am
ALG
-
ORD
1 stop16h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/20$612
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 10/2512:50 pm
ORD
-
RAK
1 stop20h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/64:15 pm
RAK
-
ORD
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$612
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 10/118:10 pm
ORD
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RAK
1 stop37h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/194:40 pm
RAK
-
ORD
1 stop31h 35m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$614
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 10/2712:50 pm
ORD
-
RAK
1 stop20h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/64:15 pm
RAK
-
ORD
1 stop25h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$618
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Tue 9/18:10 pm
ORD
-
ALG
1 stop19h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/2910:45 pm
ALG
-
ORD
1 stop16h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/19$630
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/1511:25 am
ORD
-
RAK
1 stop22h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/224:40 pm
RAK
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$647
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Fri 10/1611:25 am
ORD
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RAK
1 stop22h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/224:40 pm
RAK
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ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$651

Find flight deals from Chicago to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$584
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$344
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$1,032

Good round-trip deal

$879 or less

Good one-way deal

$627 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Africa
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($57 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Africa.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Africa.

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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 April 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Africa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/2

2:25 pm-2:10 am

2 stops27h 45m

Cairo

Thu 5/21

4:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 00m

$816

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

11:09 am-2:10 am

2 stops31h 01m

Cairo

Fri 6/5

3:25 am-4:29 pm

2 stops21h 04m

$826

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/6

11:05 am-11:40 am

1 stop18h 35m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Thu 9/10

2:50 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$853

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

6:10 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 20m

Cairo

Wed 9/16

3:25 am-3:10 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$858

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

6:10 pm-1:30 am

2 stops23h 20m

Cairo

Tue 9/29

3:25 am-5:41 pm

2 stops22h 16m

$863

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/4

3:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

Cairo

Wed 7/1

4:45 am-1:10 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$894

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/19

11:30 am-1:30 am

2 stops30h 00m

Cairo

Tue 9/8

3:25 am-11:57 pm

2 stops28h 32m

$971

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/24

7:00 am-2:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Cairo

Sat 6/6

3:25 am-6:29 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$990

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/14

5:10 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 9/2

6:30 am-3:10 pm

1 stop14h 40m

$995

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/8

5:10 pm-2:10 am

1 stop25h 00m

Cairo

Mon 6/1

4:10 am-4:51 pm

2 stops20h 41m

$1,014

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Africa

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

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Africa (average of $797). Flying from Chicago to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,433). 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.

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 April 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Chicago to Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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.
  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Africa in 18h 35m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or ITA Airways to get the fastest option. There are 4637 mi between Chicago and Africa. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $231. Iberia flights start at $233 while deals on Air France start at $250 one-way.

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

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Africa (average of $797). Flying from Chicago to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,433). 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$106Average$915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$459Average$1,267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$492Average$1,041FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Aer LingusCheapest$493Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$525Average$1,091FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
British AirwaysCheapest$531Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$532Average$1,116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
American AirlinesCheapest$547Average$1,129FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Royal JordanianCheapest$547Average$740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
DeltaCheapest$589Average$1,180FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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