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$379+ Cheap flights from Africa to Chicago (CHI)

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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
juin 17 — juin 241
mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Africa to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated juin 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$604
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$379
(Mytrip)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,098

Good one-way deal

$825 or less
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Cheapest flights from Africa to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on juin 12, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 9/106:10 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
mer. 9/174:55 pmORD - CAI
1 stop24h 25mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12$604
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/303:30 amCAI - MDW
2 stops23h 06mDelta
mer. 10/81:00 pmMDW - CAI
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/12$695
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/233:10 amCAI - ORD
2 stops44h 00mLOT
ven. 7/184:55 pmORD - CAI
2 stops49h 15mLOT
Deal found 6/12$695
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 6/282:50 pmALG - ORD
2 stops28h 25mMultiple Airlines
ven. 2/2710:35 pmORD - ALG
1 stop18h 15mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12$700
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/12:25 amCAI - ORD
1 stop38h 20mEtihad Airways
mer. 9/101:55 pmORD - CAI
1 stop31h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 6/12$702
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 6/262:50 pmALG - ORD
1 stop25h 02mAir Canada
dim. 8/3110:50 amORD - ALG
2 stops18h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$702
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
jeu. 6/262:50 pmALG - ORD
1 stop29h 51mUnited Airlines
dim. 8/313:35 pmORD - ALG
1 stop14h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$706
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
mar. 6/245:55 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
ven. 7/183:00 pmORD - CAI
1 stop27h 15mITA Airways
Deal found 6/10$733
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/239:00 amCMN - ORD
1 stop17h 16mAir Canada
mar. 7/88:40 amORD - CMN
1 stop16h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 6/10$733
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 6/256:10 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop25h 45mAmerican Airlines
mer. 8/208:35 pmORD - CAI
1 stop20h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$738
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 6/176:30 amALG - ORD
1 stop14h 30mAir France
mar. 2/35:20 pmORD - ALG
1 stop13h 00mAir France
Deal found 6/9$749
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/226:50 pmCAI - ORD
1 stop29h 25mSWISS
mer. 3/44:10 pmORD - CAI
1 stop35h 50mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$775

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Africa to Chicago 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 juin 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Chicago that are best for you.

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Fly to

Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

mer. 9/10

6:10 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 9/17

4:55 pm-1:20 am

1 stop24h 25m

$604

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

lun. 6/23

3:10 am-3:10 pm

1 stop20h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 7/18

4:55 pm-2:10 am

2 stops49h 15m

$678

CairoChicago

CAI - MDW

CAIMDW

Cairo

mar. 9/30

3:30 am-6:36 pm

2 stops23h 06m

Chicago Midway

mer. 10/8

1:00 pm-1:30 am

2 stops28h 30m

$695

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

sam. 6/28

2:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 2/27

10:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop18h 15m

$700

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

lun. 9/1

2:25 am-8:45 am

1 stop38h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 9/10

1:55 pm-5:30 am

1 stop31h 35m

$702

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

jeu. 6/26

2:50 pm-9:52 am

1 stop25h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 8/31

10:50 am-11:45 am

2 stops18h 55m

$702

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

jeu. 6/26

2:50 pm-2:41 pm

1 stop29h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 8/31

3:35 pm-11:45 am

1 stop14h 10m

$706

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

mar. 6/24

5:55 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 7/18

3:00 pm-2:15 am

1 stop27h 15m

$733

CasablancaChicago

CMN - ORD

CMNORD

Casablanca Mohamed V

lun. 6/23

9:00 am-8:16 pm

1 stop17h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 7/8

8:40 am-7:15 am

1 stop16h 35m

$733

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

mer. 6/25

6:10 pm-11:55 am

1 stop25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mer. 8/20

8:35 pm-1:20 am

1 stop20h 45m

$738

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Africa to Chicago

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Africa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 AF to CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from Africa to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated juin 12, 2025.

When flying from Africa to Chicago, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated juin 12, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,950 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,358 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
LOT
7.6
Good
1,077 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
802 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,264 reviews

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    $514 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Royal Jordanian. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Air Canada and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $529 and $583, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from Africa to Chicago?

    While some choose either Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Accra Kotoka - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Cairo - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from Africa to Chicago.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Africa to Chicago in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). 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 Africa to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Africa to Chicago. 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 juin 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$561Average$632FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$578Average$1,068FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$614Average$1,072FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
LufthansaCheapest$626Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Royal JordanianCheapest$635Average$1,003FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
American AirlinesCheapest$639Average$726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Air FranceCheapest$673Average$912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$684Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$711Average$1,036FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$716Average$875FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%

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