Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Africa from $297

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 10/1. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
CHI — JNB
Oct 7 — Oct 141

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Africa?

To save up to 14% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 61 days prior to travel. The price may fluctuate and will likely increase closer to your departure date. Users on Cheapflights have found tickets from Chicago to Africa from $1,019 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,019 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Africa?

Our data shows that April tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Africa from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $889 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $588. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in July.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Africa (CHI - AF)?

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.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlMarrakech Menara

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/26

1 stop12h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 12/9

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/24

1 stop21h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 11/7

1 stop23h 45m

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/24

2 stops37h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/4

2 stops28h 14m

Chicago O'Hare IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/28

1 stop17h 30m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 12/8

1 stop12h 12m

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/21

1 stop21h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/4

1 stop22h 56m

Chicago O'Hare IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/6

2 stops13h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 2/14

2 stops16h 27m

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/22

1 stop31h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/5

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare IntlMarrakech Menara

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/17

1 stop33h 25m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 2/26

1 stop34h 50m

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/14

1 stop19h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/24

2 stops27h 34m

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Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Air France
7.6
Good
274 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Austrian Airlines
7.5
Good
190 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Ethiopian Air
7.5
Good
125 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

KLM
7.5
Good
196 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food was cheap and not healthful. Entertainment was poor choices. Flight was rocky but not pilots fault.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Chicago to Africa flights.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Africa for under $600 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Africa for under $600. The cheapest flight booked recently is on TAP AIR PORTUGAL for just $588, but on average you can expect to pay $627.

Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Africa for under $900?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $900.

What are the most popular routes from Chicago to Africa?

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Africa?

What does ORD to JNB mean?

ORD and JNB are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. ORD to JNB refers to a flight route from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Cairo Airport (CAI), Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Africa

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Chicago to Africa choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
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LOTCheapest$503Average$854FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$564Average$965FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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DeltaCheapest$584Average$1,211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Air CanadaCheapest$591Average$1,275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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United AirlinesCheapest$615Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$630Average$1,170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Royal JordanianCheapest$633Average$785FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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IberiaCheapest$636Average$1,081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapest$665Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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SWISSCheapest$706Average$1,200FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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