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$438+ 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 9/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$534
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$438
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$997

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 September 15, 2025.

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 9/294:00 pmADD - ORD
2 stops28h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/62:20 pmORD - ADD
2 stops39h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$635
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/274:45 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop24h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 2/1911:50 amORD - CMN
1 stop21h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$639
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/154:45 pmCMN - ORD
1 stop32h 40mTurkish Airlines
Sun 2/158:20 pmORD - CMN
1 stop36h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/13$663
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:20 amALG - ORD
1 stop35h 05mBritish Airways
Fri 11/285:10 pmORD - ALG
1 stop17h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$675
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/217:45 pmALG - ORD
1 stop25h 05mBritish Airways
Tue 10/71:43 pmORD - ALG
2 stops22h 17mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/13$679
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:20 amALG - ORD
2 stops39h 21mBritish Airways
Sat 11/295:10 pmORD - ALG
1 stop34h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$681
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/268:40 pmALG - ORD
2 stops26h 43mBritish Airways
Wed 10/81:43 pmORD - ALG
2 stops23h 42mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/13$685
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:00 pmALG - ORD
2 stops35h 52mBritish Airways
Fri 11/289:45 pmORD - ALG
1 stop29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$686
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/302:05 pmALG - ORD
1 stop31h 25mIberia
Thu 11/64:45 pmORD - ALG
1 stop13h 20mIberia
Deal found 9/15$689
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:20 amALG - ORD
2 stops39h 21mBritish Airways
Mon 11/245:05 pmORD - ALG
2 stops36h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$691
This British Airways 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:20 amALG - ORD
1 stop33h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 11/309:45 pmORD - ALG
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 9/14$694
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/152:10 amCAI - ORD
2 stops23h 36mDelta
Wed 1/141:30 pmORD - CAI
2 stops26h 40mDelta
Deal found 9/13$695

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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 September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

Africa

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CasablancaChicago

CMN - ORD

CMNORD

Casablanca Mohamed V

Thu 11/27

4:45 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

11:50 am-2:50 pm

1 stop21h 00m

$639

CasablancaChicago

CMN - ORD

CMNORD

Casablanca Mohamed V

Mon 12/15

4:45 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop32h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

8:20 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop36h 30m

$663

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Mon 11/10

11:20 am-3:25 pm

1 stop35h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

5:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop34h 10m

$675

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 11/11

12:30 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

5:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop34h 10m

$675

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Sat 11/15

7:05 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

5:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop34h 10m

$675

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Fri 11/14

1:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/29

5:10 pm-10:20 am

1 stop34h 10m

$675

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Tue 11/11

12:30 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop35h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

5:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop34h 20m

$677

AlgiersChicago

ALG - ORD

ALGORD

Algiers Houari Boumediene

Fri 11/14

1:10 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

9:45 pm-10:30 am

1 stop29h 45m

$677

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Tue 10/7

3:30 am-9:19 pm

2 stops25h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

4:15 pm-1:30 am

2 stops25h 15m

$711

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Wed 2/11

2:20 am-8:00 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/6

9:55 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop16h 35m

$721

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 9/13

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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 September 15, 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.

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 September 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, Air France, and United Airlines from Africa to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Air France
7.4
Good
1,469 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Food

7.3

Entertainment

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Africa to Chicago?

    Departing from Africa to Chicago will take you 24h 20m. The distance between Africa and Chicago 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 Africa to Chicago one-way?

    $462 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Iberia. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and British Airways, with prices starting from $510 and $531, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Lagos Murtala Muhammed - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Casablanca Mohamed V - 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LOTCheapest$564Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
British AirwaysCheapest$578Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
American AirlinesCheapest$606Average$736FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Royal JordanianCheapest$615Average$921FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
LufthansaCheapest$651Average$900FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$684Average$946FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air FranceCheapest$713Average$1,005FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Air CanadaCheapest$716Average$863FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
DeltaCheapest$722Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
ITA AirwaysCheapest$732Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%

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