Africa

$234+ 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 8/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
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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 June 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$508
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$234
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,438

Good round-trip deal

$1,342 or less

Good one-way deal

$803 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Africa
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price ($216 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($28 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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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 June 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/148:50 pmORD - RAK
2 stops18h 30mMultiple Airlines
Thu 8/211:50 pmRAK - ORD
2 stops32h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$508
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Fri 11/77:20 pmORD - RAK
1 stop14h 15mScandinavian Airlines
Sat 11/155:25 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop30h 20mScandinavian Airlines
Deal found 6/28$574
This Iberia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 Iberia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/274:30 pmORD - RAK
1 stop14h 00mIberia
Mon 8/251:10 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop31h 05mIberia
Deal found 6/28$611
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Mon 8/183:09 pmORD - RAK
2 stops15h 21mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/251:10 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop31h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/28$612
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 11/51:10 pmORD - RAK
2 stops16h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 11/131:10 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop31h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/28$627
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/46:10 pmORD - RAK
1 stop16h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 8/205:10 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop25h 25mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 6/28$650
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/63:00 pmORD - TUN
1 stop12h 35mITA Airways
Thu 8/286:20 pmTUN - ORD
1 stop24h 50mITA Airways
Deal found 6/30$737
This Vueling Global deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 Vueling Global is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/74:30 pmORD - TUN
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Thu 9/119:20 pmTUN - ORD
2 stops22h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$776
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/2411:25 amORD - TUN
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 9/3010:00 amTUN - ORD
1 stop29h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/29$782
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Sat 7/262:00 pmORD - CAI
2 stops27h 30mDelta
Mon 10/63:30 amCAI - ORD
2 stops21h 08mDelta
Deal found 6/28$834
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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.
Wed 7/231:55 pmORD - CAI
1 stop39h 20mEtihad Airways
Thu 8/72:25 amCAI - ORD
1 stop38h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/28$837
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/28. 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 8/183:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop17h 55mITA Airways
Wed 8/274:45 amCAI - ORD
1 stop16h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 6/28$840

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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 June 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Africa that are best for you.

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Chicago

Fly to

Africa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

8:50 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops18h 30m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 8/21

1:50 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops32h 20m

$508

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

7:20 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop14h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Sat 11/15

5:25 pm-4:45 pm

1 stop30h 20m

$574

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/27

4:30 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 8/25

1:10 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$611

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

3:09 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops15h 21m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 8/25

1:10 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop31h 05m

$612

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

1:10 pm-12:25 pm

2 stops16h 15m

Marrakech Menara

Thu 11/13

1:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop31h 45m

$627

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/4

6:10 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop16h 10m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 8/20

5:10 pm-12:35 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$650

ChicagoTunis

ORD - TUN

ORDTUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/6

3:00 pm-9:35 am

1 stop12h 35m

Tunis Carthage

Thu 8/28

6:20 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop24h 50m

$737

ChicagoTunis

ORD - TUN

ORDTUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

4:30 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops24h 00m

Tunis Carthage

Thu 9/11

9:20 pm-2:15 pm

2 stops22h 55m

$776

ChicagoTunis

ORD - TUN

ORDTUN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

11:25 am-4:25 pm

1 stop23h 00m

Tunis Carthage

Tue 9/30

10:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop29h 40m

$782

ChicagoCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/26

2:00 pm-1:30 am

2 stops27h 30m

Cairo

Mon 10/6

3:30 am-4:38 pm

2 stops21h 08m

$834

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 6/28

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Africa

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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 $1,689). 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 June 30, 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.

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 June 30, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta, and KLM 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.

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
8.0
Very good

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with TAP AIR PORTUGAL, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $408. Turkish Airlines flights start at $420 while deals on ITA Airways start at $457 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, 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 $1,689). 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 June 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$532Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SWISSCheapest$542Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
United AirlinesCheapest$548Average$1,224FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$600Average$896FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Royal JordanianCheapest$605Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
British AirwaysCheapest$611Average$1,075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
EmiratesCheapest$631Average$659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$633Average$1,040FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$648Average$1,131FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$661Average$1,210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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