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$1,076+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Bujumbura (BJM)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — BJM
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Bujumbura (BJM). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

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$1,076
(Ethiopian Air)
From Chicago (CHI) to Bujumbura
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This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/810:15 amORD - BJM
1 stop20h 00mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/124:05 pmBJM - ORD
2 stops23h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,076
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/84:40 pmORD - BJM
2 stops37h 10mKLM
Sun 10/128:55 amBJM - ORD
2 stops36h 45mKLM
Deal found 9/14$1,117
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/159:45 amORD - BJM
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Fri 1/164:05 pmBJM - ORD
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/167:00 amORD - BJM
2 stops28h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/79:00 pmBJM - ORD
3 stops44h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,639
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/159:05 pmORD - BJM
2 stops38h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/79:00 pmBJM - ORD
3 stops43h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$1,647
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1511:05 amORD - BJM
3 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/1612:10 pmBJM - ORD
3 stops58h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,722
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/196:00 pmORD - BJM
2 stops41h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/79:00 pmBJM - ORD
2 stops23h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,729

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ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

10:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Bujumbura

Sun 10/12

4:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,076

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

4:40 pm-12:50 pm

2 stops37h 10m

Bujumbura

Sun 10/12

8:55 am-2:40 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$1,117

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/15

9:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Bujumbura

Fri 1/16

4:05 pm-1:23 pm

3 stops53h 18m

$1,521

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

7:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops28h 55m

Bujumbura

Wed 1/7

9:00 pm-9:11 am

3 stops44h 11m

$1,639

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

9:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops38h 50m

Bujumbura

Wed 1/7

9:00 pm-8:52 am

3 stops43h 52m

$1,647

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

10:00 am-7:55 pm

2 stops25h 55m

Bujumbura

Sun 1/4

9:00 pm-6:03 pm

3 stops29h 03m

$1,732

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/15

7:35 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops40h 20m

Bujumbura

Sun 1/4

9:00 pm-6:03 pm

3 stops29h 03m

$1,740

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/19

6:30 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops41h 25m

Bujumbura

Sun 1/4

9:00 pm-6:03 pm

3 stops29h 03m

$1,741

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/16

9:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Bujumbura

Mon 1/5

4:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 35m

$1,745

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Deals found on 9/14

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to BJM?

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It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Bujumbura at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 25% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Bujumbura

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Bujumbura. 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 Bujumbura. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
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
861 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews

Overall

7.2

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.2

Comfort

7.1

Food

6.9

Entertainment

6.7

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gbadebo,Aug 2025

ATL - ADD

I loved it. I had enough room and I was well fed on economy ticket. I think there should be free wifi for messaging on long flights. I’d get complimentary messaging WiFi on other airlines

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 and KLM fly from Chicago to Bujumbura in about 20h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 17h 10m. There are 7749 mi between Chicago and Bujumbura. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $1,006.

  • 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$1,006Average$1,334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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