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$223+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Illinois to Africa flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$470
(oojo)

One-way from

$223
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,017

Good round-trip deal

$999 or less

Good one-way deal

$392 or less
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Cheapest flights from Illinois to Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Illinois to Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/306:30 pmORD - TNG
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/66:05 pmTNG - ORD
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$466
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/8. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/56:30 pmORD - TNG
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/97:10 amTNG - ORD
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$468
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 11/98:25 pmORD - RAK
1 stop12h 30mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sat 11/156:10 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop27h 50mTAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 9/9$469
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:30 pmORD - TNG
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:10 amTNG - ORD
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$479
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Fri 11/288:15 pmORD - TNG
2 stops17h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/412:30 pmTNG - ORD
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$491
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Sun 11/306:30 pmORD - TNG
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/77:15 amTNG - ORD
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$499
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/166:30 pmORD - TNG
2 stops20h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 11/226:05 pmTNG - ORD
2 stops30h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$501
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:30 pmORD - TNG
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:10 amTNG - ORD
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$502
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Wed 12/36:30 pmORD - TNG
2 stops20h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/77:15 amTNG - ORD
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$505
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Fri 11/286:30 pmORD - TNG
2 stops15h 45mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/27:10 amTNG - ORD
2 stops17h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/8$506
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Sun 11/166:30 pmORD - RAK
2 stops22h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/217:15 amRAK - ORD
2 stops17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/9$510
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Mon 11/2411:50 amORD - RAK
1 stop20h 25mTurkish Airlines
Wed 12/34:15 pmRAK - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/11$528

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Illinois 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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Illinois to Africa that are best for you.

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ChicagoTangier

ORD - TNG

ORDTNG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

4:45 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops37h 45m

Tangier Ibn Battouta

Mon 3/2

2:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$566

ChicagoTangier

ORD - TNG

ORDTNG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

4:45 pm-1:50 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Tangier Ibn Battouta

Mon 3/9

2:25 pm-3:30 pm

2 stops30h 05m

$569

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/25

10:00 am-10:35 am

2 stops17h 35m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 12/1

2:25 am-1:10 pm

1 stop17h 45m

$576

ChicagoTangier

ORD - TNG

ORDTNG

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

11:40 am-12:55 pm

2 stops18h 15m

Tangier Ibn Battouta

Wed 2/11

1:25 pm-7:30 am

2 stops25h 05m

$586

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

12:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 1/30

12:15 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops32h 00m

$589

ChicagoMarrakech

ORD - RAK

ORDRAK

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

4:45 pm-4:40 pm

2 stops16h 55m

Marrakech Menara

Mon 2/2

9:35 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops23h 55m

$593

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

2:39 pm-7:15 am

2 stops34h 36m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 10/28

11:15 am-6:23 pm

2 stops37h 08m

$594

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

9:25 pm-10:35 am

2 stops30h 10m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Tue 12/16

12:15 pm-2:25 pm

2 stops33h 10m

$594

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

12:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop14h 45m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Fri 12/12

12:15 pm-11:18 am

1 stop30h 03m

$602

ChicagoCasablanca

ORD - CMN

ORDCMN

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

3:35 pm-10:35 am

1 stop12h 00m

Casablanca Mohamed V

Wed 12/17

12:15 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop33h 40m

$602

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 IL to AF?

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Illinois to Africa as you normally would.

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  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Africa?

    For as low as $589, American Airlines can have you in Africa from Illinois in 14h 45m. The distance from Illinois to Africa is about 4268 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Illinois to Africa are Royal Jordanian ($375), TAP AIR PORTUGAL ($410), and Turkish Airlines ($416).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Illinois to Africa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Illinois to Africa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Illinois to Africa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Illinois to Africa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Illinois to Africa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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 Illinois to Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois to Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Illinois to Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 Illinois to Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Illinois 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FinnairCheapest$447Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
IberiaCheapest$493Average$1,106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$532Average$1,143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Royal JordanianCheapest$537Average$791FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
SWISSCheapest$542Average$1,248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
TAP AIR PORTUGALCheapest$581Average$1,025FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$585Average$1,043FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
EmiratesCheapest$631Average$973FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$660Average$1,139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
KLMCheapest$673Average$1,335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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