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$798+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bujumbura (BJM)

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 3/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BJM
Mar 17 — Mar 241
Tue 3/17
Tue 3/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Bujumbura

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Bujumbura
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Bujumbura. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 15, 2026.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:45 am
ORD
-
BJM
1 stop19h 30m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 3/64:05 pm
BJM
-
ORD
2 stops23h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/13$1,127
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 4/2710:15 am
ORD
-
BJM
1 stop20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 7/84:15 pm
BJM
-
ORD
2 stops23h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/12$1,221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/274:20 pm
ORD
-
BJM
2 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/88:05 pm
BJM
-
ORD
3 stops31h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$1,244
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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 7/110:15 am
ORD
-
BJM
1 stop20h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 8/64:15 pm
BJM
-
ORD
2 stops23h 00m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/12$1,703
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 7/19:33 am
ORD
-
BJM
3 stops44h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/64:15 pm
BJM
-
ORD
2 stops23h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/14$1,790

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,127
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$798
(Kiwi.com)
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Bujumbura 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 February 15, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Bujumbura that are best for you.

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ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/2

9:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Bujumbura

Fri 3/6

4:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 35m

$1,127

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

10:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Bujumbura

Wed 7/8

4:15 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 00m

$1,221

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/27

4:20 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Bujumbura

Wed 7/8

8:05 pm-8:05 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$1,244

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

10:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Bujumbura

Thu 8/6

4:15 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 00m

$1,703

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 7/1

9:33 am-1:15 pm

3 stops44h 42m

Bujumbura

Thu 8/6

4:15 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 00m

$1,790

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

6:01 pm-8:10 am

3 stops55h 09m

$798

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

10:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

$801

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Deals found on 2/12

Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Bujumbura

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Bujumbura in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Bujumbura flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Bujumbura flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Bujumbura flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Bujumbura flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Bujumbura flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown Ethiopian Air from Chicago to Bujumbura. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
962 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

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With Star we are very happy and we say thank you.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
962 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
962 reviews

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Crew

7.6

Boarding

7.2

Overall

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Ilunga,Jan 2026

ADD - ARN

With Star we are very happy and we say thank you.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Bujumbura. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Bujumbura from Chicago?

    Located just 5.1 mi from the city center, Bujumbura is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Bujumbura from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to Bujumbura (BJM) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Bujumbura?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air fly from Chicago to Bujumbura in about 19h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . There are 7749 mi between Chicago and Bujumbura.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Bujumbura round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Bujumbura round-trip from $817.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Bujumbura that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Bujumbura?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Bujumbura?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Bujumbura by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$817Average$1,290FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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