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$1,010+ Cheap flights from Illinois 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 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — BJM
Jan 15 — Jan 221
Thu 1/15
Thu 1/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Illinois to Bujumbura

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This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:45 amORD - BJM
1 stop19h 30mEthiopian Air
Tue 1/204:05 pmBJM - ORD
2 stops23h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/15$1,710
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/229:45 amORD - BJM
1 stop19h 30mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/204:05 pmBJM - ORD
3 stops59h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/15$1,909

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ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

9:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Bujumbura

Sun 2/22

4:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 35m

$1,010

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

9:05 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops62h 50m

Bujumbura

Sun 2/22

9:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops23h 10m

$1,091

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Bujumbura

Sun 3/8

4:05 pm-8:40 am

2 stops23h 35m

$1,126

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

8:45 am-1:15 pm

3 stops44h 30m

Bujumbura

Sun 2/22

4:05 pm-7:40 am

2 stops23h 35m

$1,132

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/15

10:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Bujumbura

Mon 6/15

4:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,288

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

4:20 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops37h 55m

Bujumbura

Wed 6/24

8:05 pm-3:55 pm

3 stops26h 50m

$1,342

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-3:15 pm

2 stops36h 25m

Bujumbura

Sun 3/8

3:45 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops55h 00m

$1,446

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

10:15 am-1:15 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Bujumbura

Wed 6/24

4:05 pm-8:15 am

2 stops23h 10m

$1,478

ChicagoBujumbura

ORD - BJM

ORDBJM

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/30

2:18 pm-6:55 pm

3 stops69h 37m

Bujumbura

Wed 6/24

8:05 pm-1:15 pm

3 stops24h 10m

$1,615

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Deals found on 12/16

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

Find hourly flight availability from Illinois to Bujumbura. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 16, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Illinois to Bujumbura in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 34% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

Related info for your journey

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

    Bujumbura (BJM), located 5.1 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Illinois to Bujumbura.

  • How long is the flight from Illinois to Bujumbura?

    Ethiopian Air and Brussels Airlines can get you from Illinois to Bujumbura in just under 19h 30m. Your travel time can differ by up to 43h 20m. Airlines will cover a distance of 7749 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Illinois 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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Top airline flying from Illinois to Bujumbura

Discover the top airline that operate flights from Illinois to Bujumbura. 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 December 16, 2025.
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$984Average$1,291FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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