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$255+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Africa

CHI — JNB
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Africa

Sat 11/286:50 pm -
1 stop23h 15m
Tue 12/227:55 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 11/4$656
Fri 11/276:50 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Tue 12/157:55 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 10/30$658
Wed 11/256:50 pm -
1 stop23h 15m
Thu 4/297:50 am -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 11/3$661
Sun 11/88:10 pm -
1 stop18h 10m
Tue 11/246:00 am -
2 stops39h 30m
Deal found 10/31$662
Fri 11/610:30 am -
Nonstop11h 10m
Thu 11/1912:50 am -
Nonstop12h 25m
Deal found 11/3$662
Fri 11/276:50 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Thu 4/297:50 am -
1 stop15h 20m
Deal found 11/3$663
Mon 11/306:50 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Wed 3/311:05 pm -
1 stop34h 05m
Deal found 11/1$668
Sat 11/146:50 pm -
1 stop16h 05m
Mon 2/155:05 am -
1 stop18h 00m
Deal found 11/1$675
Sun 11/86:25 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Fri 11/133:25 am -
2 stops20h 53m
Deal found 11/4$693
Sun 11/296:10 pm -
1 stop20h 05m
Mon 12/217:15 am -
2 stops20h 40m
Deal found 11/3$695
Thu 11/56:25 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Sat 12/53:25 am -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 11/3$701
Fri 11/136:25 pm -
1 stop23h 00m
Fri 11/203:25 am -
1 stop20h 50m
Deal found 11/4$702

Find flight deals from Chicago to Africa

Round-trip from

$649
(Super.com)

One-way from

$255
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,165

Good round-trip deal

$646 or less

Good one-way deal

$362 or less
From Chicago (CHI) to Africa
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Africa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 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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ChicagoCasablanca

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

7:00 pm-10:10 am

3 stops33h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$277

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - RAK Marrakech Menara

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

7:00 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop17h 35m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$312

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/13

8:10 pm-6:50 pm

2 stops16h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$316

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

6:30 pm-1:40 pm

3 stops37h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$330
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - RAK Marrakech Menara

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

5:03 pm-9:55 am

1 stop10h 52m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$350

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - RAK Marrakech Menara

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/31

7:55 pm-9:55 am

2 stops32h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$356

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - RAK Marrakech Menara

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/4

8:10 pm-9:10 pm

2 stops43h 00m

Marrakech Menara

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$362

ChicagoAlgiers

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - ALG Algiers Houari Boumediene

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/8

5:46 pm-12:05 am

2 stops47h 19m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$367

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/24

8:10 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops17h 40m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$398

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CMN Casablanca Mohamed V

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

7:00 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop14h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-6:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$422

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Africa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Africa from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Africa (average of $958). Flying from Chicago to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,606). 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?

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.

How often are flights from Chicago to Africa delayed?

About 18% of weekly flights between Chicago and Africa have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 67 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Africa flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the morning tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Africa flights?

Over the last year, Egyptair have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 18% of flights being delayed.

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

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Africa is 24 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Africa

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.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Food

7.2

Overall

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Africa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Africa in 17h 56m. Fly via Royal Jordanian, Turkish Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 4315 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 KLM, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $225. Delta flights start at $231 while deals on Iberia start at $233 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Africa (average of $958). Flying from Chicago to Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,606). 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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Alternative routes for Chicago to Africa

Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Africa

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
IberiaCheapest$105Average$1,058FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
British AirwaysCheapest$424Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$425Average$1,407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air CanadaCheapest$470Average$1,092FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
Aer LingusCheapest$493Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$498Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$525Average$1,214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$564Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Royal JordanianCheapest$645Average$739FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
KLMCheapest$645Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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