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$541+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Ethiopia

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CHI — ADD
Mar 15 — Mar 221
Sun 3/15
Sun 3/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Ethiopia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Ethiopia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 13, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 7/202:00 pm
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1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 8/102:05 pm
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ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,087
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/42:00 pm
ORD
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1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 8/182:05 pm
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ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,113
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/2511:50 am
ORD
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1 stop26h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 2/2712:40 am
ADD
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ORD
1 stop18h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/13$1,119
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/22:00 pm
ORD
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1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/202:05 pm
ADD
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ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,136
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Fri 4/37:20 pm
ORD
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1 stop21h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 4/1810:20 am
ADD
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ORD
2 stops36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,143
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 3/46:50 pm
ORD
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2 stops38h 55m
Qatar Airways
Mon 3/161:45 am
ADD
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ORD
2 stops29h 11m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,158
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/52:00 pm
ORD
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1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 8/162:05 pm
ADD
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ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,161
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 2/161:10 pm
ORD
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1 stop33h 35m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/182:05 pm
ADD
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ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,169
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/9. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/72:00 pm
ORD
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1 stop33h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 8/202:05 pm
ADD
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ORD
1 stop26h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/9$1,176
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.
Sun 3/16:04 am
ORD
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2 stops33h 11m
Qatar Airways
Sun 3/810:20 am
ADD
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ORD
2 stops37h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/12$1,190
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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.
Mon 5/114:27 pm
ORD
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2 stops47h 53m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/2010:20 am
ADD
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ORD
2 stops36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 2/10$1,201
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/2810:15 am
ORD
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1 stop19h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 11/17:05 pm
MQX
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2 stops21h 35m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/11$1,606

Find flight deals from Chicago to Ethiopia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to Ethiopia flight deals. Data was last updated February 13, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,087
(oojo)

One-way from

$541
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$1,190

Good round-trip deal

$1,075 or less

Good one-way deal

$744 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($141 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($36 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Ethiopia 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 13, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Ethiopia that are best for you.

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ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

11:50 am-11:35 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Fri 2/27

12:40 am-10:05 am

1 stop18h 25m

$1,119

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

6:50 pm-6:45 pm

2 stops38h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 3/16

1:45 am-10:56 pm

2 stops29h 11m

$1,166

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

2:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 8/22

2:05 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,176

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

2:00 pm-12:30 pm

1 stop38h 30m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 8/16

2:05 pm-8:35 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,176

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:04 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 11m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sun 3/8

10:20 am-2:45 pm

2 stops37h 25m

$1,190

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop38h 35m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 2/28

2:05 pm-7:35 am

1 stop26h 30m

$1,207

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 am-8:30 am

Nonstop13h 45m

Addis Ababa Bole

Tue 3/17

10:40 pm-8:40 am

1 stop18h 00m

$1,226

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

3:50 pm-4:45 am

3 stops28h 55m

Addis Ababa Bole

Sat 5/23

9:50 pm-8:35 am

1 stop42h 45m

$1,289

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/12

7:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop21h 00m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 6/22

10:20 am-2:50 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,347

ChicagoAddis Ababa

ORD - ADD

ORDADD

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

6:54 pm-12:20 am

2 stops45h 26m

Addis Ababa Bole

Mon 4/6

10:20 am-2:50 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$1,356

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Ethiopia

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ethiopia (average of $802). Flying from Chicago to Ethiopia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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 CHI to ET?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Ethiopia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 13, 2026.

When flying from Chicago to Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ethiopia. 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 Ethiopia. Reviews last updated February 13, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Ethiopia, such as Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines, and Ethiopian Air. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,394 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,212 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
958 reviews
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

7.6

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

7.3

Food

7.2

Crew

7.8

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

LIS - AUH

Roomy seats, very comfortable. Nice to have blankets and pillows too.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Ethiopia. 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 Chicago to Ethiopia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Ethiopia in 26h 45m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, or Etihad Airways to get the fastest option. The distance from Chicago to Ethiopia is about 7563 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    While some choose either Chicago O'Hare Intl - Bahar Dar or Chicago O'Hare Intl - Makale, Chicago O'Hare Intl - Addis Ababa Bole is the most popular route from Chicago to Ethiopia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Ethiopia?

    On average you can expect to pay $2,178 for a flight from Chicago to Ethiopia. The cheapest flight overall is $664 while the most popular route, (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Addis Ababa Bole) is currently priced at $1,005.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Ethiopia (average of $802). Flying from Chicago to Ethiopia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,340). 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 3 airlines flying from Chicago to Ethiopia

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Ethiopia. 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 February 13, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$632Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$1,134Average$1,471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%

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