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$434+ Cheap flights from Africa to Illinois

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 6/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Africa to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Africa to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 29, 2026.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/54:50 pm
CMN
-
ORD
1 stop29h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Sun 2/158:25 pm
ORD
-
CMN
1 stop13h 35m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/27$520
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 2/34:50 pm
CMN
-
ORD
1 stop29h 10m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Wed 2/117:10 pm
ORD
-
CMN
1 stop13h 50m
TAP AIR PORTUGAL
Deal found 1/27$530
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Thu 2/266:25 am
CAI
-
STL
2 stops22h 47m
American Airlines
Mon 3/26:57 pm
STL
-
CAI
2 stops19h 33m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$622
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 5/16:25 pm
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop29h 30m
British Airways
Wed 5/67:05 pm
ORD
-
CAI
1 stop22h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$677
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/12:10 am
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop21h 00m
Air France
Tue 2/175:20 pm
ORD
-
CAI
1 stop22h 50m
Air France
Deal found 1/27$690
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Sun 2/12:10 am
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop21h 00m
Delta
Tue 2/172:25 pm
ORD
-
CAI
2 stops25h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$692
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/101:55 pm
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop25h 40m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/92:00 pm
ORD
-
CAI
1 stop39h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27$694
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Tue 3/32:10 am
CAI
-
ORD
2 stops23h 51m
Delta
Mon 4/131:36 pm
ORD
-
CAI
2 stops28h 34m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$697
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/12:10 am
CAI
-
ORD
2 stops27h 25m
Delta
Sun 2/155:20 pm
ORD
-
CAI
1 stop22h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/28$699
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 5/217:35 am
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop16h 20m
British Airways
Sat 6/64:53 pm
ORD
-
CAI
2 stops24h 22m
British Airways
Deal found 1/27$705
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/266:25 am
CAI
-
ORD
1 stop20h 20m
British Airways
Mon 3/164:21 pm
ORD
-
CAI
2 stops23h 09m
British Airways
Deal found 1/28$707
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 3/92:10 am
CAI
-
ORD
2 stops26h 39m
Delta
Thu 4/98:55 am
ORD
-
CAI
2 stops33h 15m
Delta
Deal found 1/27$710

Find flight deals from Africa to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Africa to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated January 29, 2026.

Round-trip from

$622
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$434
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,158

Good one-way deal

$825 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Africa to Illinois 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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Africa to Illinois that are best for you.

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Africa

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

CairoSt. Louis

CAI - STL

CAISTL

Cairo

Thu 2/26

6:25 am-9:12 pm

2 stops22h 47m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 3/2

6:57 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops19h 33m

$622

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Tue 3/10

1:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

2:00 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop39h 10m

$694

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Tue 3/3

2:10 am-4:41 pm

2 stops22h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

1:37 pm-12:10 am

2 stops27h 33m

$697

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Sun 3/15

3:10 am-11:54 pm

2 stops27h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/20

1:36 pm-1:10 am

2 stops28h 34m

$697

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Tue 3/3

2:10 am-6:01 pm

2 stops23h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/13

1:36 pm-1:10 am

2 stops28h 34m

$697

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Mon 3/2

7:25 am-7:35 am

1 stop32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

1:10 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop39h 35m

$699

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Wed 5/27

6:25 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

4:53 pm-1:25 am

2 stops24h 32m

$705

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Wed 5/27

6:25 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/8

4:53 pm-1:15 am

2 stops24h 22m

$705

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Mon 5/25

6:25 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop29h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

5:15 pm-1:15 am

2 stops24h 00m

$705

CairoChicago

CAI - ORD

CAIORD

Cairo

Sat 5/23

7:30 am-3:55 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

4:53 pm-1:25 am

2 stops24h 32m

$705

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Best time to book a flight from Africa to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois from Africa with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Africa to Illinois

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Illinois (average of $521). Flying from Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. 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 Illinois. Reviews last updated January 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, Air France, and Turkish Airlines from Africa to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Air France
7.4
Good
1,528 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,208 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
955 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,705 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,125 reviews

Overall

7.9

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Africa to Illinois. 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 Illinois?

    There are many flights that can get you from Africa to Illinois in 22h 31m. Fly via American Airlines, Etihad Airways, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 6132 mi between Africa and Illinois. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $380. Users have also found prices from $387 and $431 on TAP AIR PORTUGAL and Austrian Airlines, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Africa to Illinois (average of $521). Flying from Africa to Illinois in August is currently the most expensive (average of $675). 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 Illinois

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Africa to Illinois. 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$582Average$690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LOTCheapest$586Average$635FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
American AirlinesCheapest$604Average$717FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Royal JordanianCheapest$644Average$907FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time61%
United AirlinesCheapest$711Average$1,199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Air FranceCheapest$713Average$960FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
ITA AirwaysCheapest$732Average$835FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time81%
Air CanadaCheapest$736Average$1,064FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
LufthansaCheapest$738Average$906FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$749Average$953FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%

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