Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Africa from $321

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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — JNB
Apr 30 — May 71

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

To save up to 23% on this flight, we recommend booking at least 34 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 $970 1-2 weeks out and tickets from $1,315 for flights departing within the next 72 hours.

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

Our data shows that November tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Africa from Chicago. Users have commonly found prices around $1,124 for the month, but tickets can be as low as $837. 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.

Cheap Virgin Atlantic flights from Chicago to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Virgin Atlantic for the route between Chicago and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Sun 5/52:18 pmORD - JNB
2 stops36h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 5/146:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 16mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/23$868
Thu 5/26:43 pmORD - JNB
2 stops32h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 5/116:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops28h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/23$918

Cheap SWISS flights from Chicago to Africa

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by SWISS for the route between Chicago and Africa. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Tue 5/77:15 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Sat 5/181:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops58h 05mSWISS
Deal found 4/23$1,032
Wed 5/19:35 pmORD - CAI
2 stops20h 40mSWISS
Tue 5/213:10 amCAI - ORD
2 stops16h 50mSWISS
Deal found 4/24$1,176

Cheap Chicago to Africa flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Africa specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Prices were last updated on April 25, 2024.
Sat 4/273:00 pmORD - ALG
1 stop13h 05mITA Airways
Thu 5/164:55 pmALG - ORD
1 stop26h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/23$692
Sun 4/283:00 pmORD - ALG
1 stop19h 05mITA Airways
Mon 5/134:55 pmALG - ORD
1 stop26h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$693
Sun 4/283:00 pmORD - ALG
1 stop19h 05mITA Airways
Mon 5/134:55 pmALG - ORD
2 stops30h 06mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$709
Tue 5/73:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop17h 55mITA Airways
Tue 5/214:45 amCAI - ORD
1 stop16h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$727
Thu 5/93:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Sat 5/255:55 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$751
Sat 4/273:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop17h 55mITA Airways
Wed 5/154:45 amCAI - ORD
2 stops20h 16mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$767
Sun 5/193:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Sun 6/25:55 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$771
Sat 4/278:35 pmORD - ALG
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Thu 5/168:15 pmALG - ORD
1 stop27h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$772
Sat 4/272:40 pmORD - ALG
2 stops38h 25mLufthansa
Wed 5/151:50 amALG - ORD
1 stop17h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$776

Chicago to Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Sun 9/296:00 pmORD - CMN
1 stop10h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 10/135:00 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop29h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/23$530
Sun 9/226:00 pmORD - CMN
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Thu 9/265:00 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop29h 00mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/24$586
Sun 9/296:00 pmORD - CMN
1 stop10h 35mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 10/135:00 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop29h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/24$659
Sun 9/226:00 pmORD - CMN
1 stop16h 20mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 10/65:00 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop29h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/23$687
Mon 9/236:00 pmORD - CMN
1 stop16h 10mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 10/65:00 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop29h 15mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 4/23$690
Sat 4/273:00 pmORD - ALG
1 stop13h 05mITA Airways
Thu 5/164:55 pmALG - ORD
1 stop26h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/23$692
Wed 11/1312:35 pmORD - CMN
1 stop18h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/184:25 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop24h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/23$693
Sun 4/283:00 pmORD - ALG
1 stop19h 05mITA Airways
Mon 5/134:55 pmALG - ORD
1 stop26h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$693
Sun 9/2211:25 amORD - CMN
1 stop21h 25mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/74:45 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/23$701

Chicago to Africa flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Africa for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Tue 4/303:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Fri 5/104:45 amCAI - ORD
1 stop16h 25mITA Airways
Deal found 4/23$727
Tue 4/302:55 pmORD - RAK
2 stops37h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 5/912:05 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop33h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$770
Fri 5/33:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop17h 55mITA Airways
Fri 5/105:55 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$771
Tue 4/306:35 pmORD - RAK
2 stops18h 55mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/912:05 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$787
Wed 5/17:15 amORD - CAI
2 stops35h 00mITA Airways
Wed 5/225:55 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$799
Tue 4/306:35 pmORD - RAK
2 stops18h 55mIberia
Thu 5/95:35 pmRAK - ORD
2 stops29h 45mIberia
Deal found 4/23$800
Sun 5/53:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/264:00 amCAI - ORD
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$819
Tue 4/303:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/104:00 amCAI - ORD
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$823
Tue 4/303:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/104:00 amCAI - ORD
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$833

One-way flights to Africa from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.
Mon 9/95:19 pmORD - CMN
3 stops35h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$321
Mon 9/911:14 amORD - CMN
2 stops24h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$367
Wed 6/55:07 pmORD - CAI
2 stops35h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$421
Sat 4/278:30 pmORD - CAI
1 stop28h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/24$433
Sat 4/278:30 pmORD - CAI
1 stop28h 40mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/24$442
Sun 4/283:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop17h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$446
Mon 7/83:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$447
Sun 5/193:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop17h 55mITA Airways
Deal found 4/24$448
Thu 7/46:30 pmORD - RAK
3 stops57h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$451

Find flights from Chicago to Africa within your budget

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 3,073,952 searches. Data last updated April 25, 2024.

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$586 - $832

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Depart

Return

Price

Chicago O'Hare IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop16h 20m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 9/26

1 stop29h 00m

$586

Chicago O'Hare IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/22

1 stop21h 25m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 10/7

1 stop22h 55m

$701

Chicago O'Hare IntlCairo

ORD - CAI

ORDCAI

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/29

1 stop17h 55m

Cairo

Mon 5/27

1 stop27h 15m

$751

Chicago O'Hare IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/16

2 stops21h 50m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 10/30

1 stop26h 30m

$756

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/6

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/23

2 stops24h 35m

$757

Chicago O'Hare IntlCasablanca Mohamed V

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/23

1 stop13h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 10/7

2 stops29h 55m

$763

Chicago O'Hare IntlAlgiers Houari Boumediene

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/9

1 stop19h 00m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Wed 10/9

2 stops40h 25m

$793

Chicago O'Hare IntlMarrakech Menara

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

1 stop29h 05m

Marrakech Menara

Sun 10/20

1 stop32h 40m

$801

Chicago O'Hare IntlAlgiers Houari Boumediene

ORD - ALG

ORDALG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/2

2 stops30h 35m

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sat 10/5

2 stops48h 20m

$832

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Deals found on 4/24

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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 25, 2024.
8.1
Very good
4,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
4,068 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

8.1
Very good
11,004 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
1,629 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.9
Good
49 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

7.8
Good
2,064 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,068 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 $586, but on average you can expect to pay $721.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Africa for under $800?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Africa within the next 7 days for less than $800.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Turkish Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $433. ITA Airways flights start at $446 while deals on Delta start at $487 one-way.

  • 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), Marrakech Menara Airport (RAK), Casablanca Mohamed V Airport (CMN), Tunis Carthage Airport (TUN) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Africa that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Africa flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Africa with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Africa flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Africa that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Africa offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Africa flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/24.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Africa

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$504Average$1,074FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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IberiaCheapest$506Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapest$508Average$1,301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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ITA AirwaysCheapest$573Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
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JetBlueCheapest$579Average$1,061FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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American AirlinesCheapest$580Average$1,203FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Air CanadaCheapest$642Average$1,395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
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SWISSCheapest$689Average$987FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Royal JordanianCheapest$703Average$824FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
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United AirlinesCheapest$729Average$1,336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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