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$663+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Kinshasa (FIH)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — FIH
Aug 30 — Sep 61
Sun 8/30
Sun 9/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Kinshasa

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Kinshasa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Kinshasa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:15 am
ORD
-
FIH
1 stop19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/281:25 pm
FIH
-
ORD
2 stops25h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$973
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/299:45 am
ORD
-
FIH
1 stop19h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/171:25 pm
FIH
-
ORD
2 stops25h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/27$998
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sun 9/1310:15 am
ORD
-
FIH
1 stop19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/201:25 pm
FIH
-
ORD
2 stops24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$999
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/1110:15 am
ORD
-
FIH
1 stop19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 10/311:25 pm
FIH
-
ORD
2 stops25h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$1,016
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 10/1110:15 am
ORD
-
FIH
1 stop19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/271:25 pm
FIH
-
ORD
2 stops25h 15m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/26$1,017
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 10/1810:15 am
ORD
-
FIH
1 stop19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 11/712:55 am
FIH
-
ORD
2 stops37h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/30$1,032
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/1210:15 am
ORD
-
FIH
1 stop19h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/191:25 pm
FIH
-
ORD
2 stops24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$1,068

Find flight deals from Chicago to Kinshasa

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Kinshasa (FIH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 31, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$973
(oojo)

One-way from

$663
(oojo)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$1,719
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Kinshasa N'djili flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Kinshasa N'djili
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One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Kinshasa N'djili
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 22% potential increase in price ($371 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($62 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Kinshasa that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

10:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sun 9/20

1:25 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 50m

$1,003

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/23

10:15 am-12:10 pm

1 stop19h 55m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sat 9/26

12:55 am-8:15 am

2 stops37h 20m

$1,117

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

2:44 pm-9:20 pm

3 stops23h 36m

Kinshasa N'djili

Wed 2/17

11:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$1,119

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/1

4:20 pm-5:40 pm

2 stops19h 20m

Kinshasa N'djili

Wed 10/28

11:00 pm-4:32 pm

2 stops23h 32m

$1,157

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

5:10 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops20h 40m

Kinshasa N'djili

Fri 10/30

11:00 pm-5:15 pm

1 stop24h 15m

$1,182

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

7:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops54h 40m

Kinshasa N'djili

Fri 9/18

9:15 am-3:05 pm

2 stops35h 50m

$1,200

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

6:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Kinshasa N'djili

Sun 9/20

9:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,204
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

5:50 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop19h 35m

Kinshasa N'djili

Wed 2/17

10:45 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop20h 25m

$1,212

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/11

6:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Kinshasa N'djili

Fri 9/18

9:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,214

ChicagoKinshasa

ORD - FIH

ORDFIH

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/25

6:00 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop19h 20m

Kinshasa N'djili

Tue 9/29

9:15 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop20h 45m

$1,214

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Deals found on 7/31

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Compare providers for flights from Chicago to Kinshasa

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to Kinshasa in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kinshasa flights, users find the pricing of Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Kinshasa flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Kinshasa flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Kinshasa flights, Cheapflights users trust Ovago the most. Ovago has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Kinshasa flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Kinshasa

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Kinshasa from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Kinshasa

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kinshasa (average of $981). Flying from Chicago to Kinshasa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,597). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Kinshasa?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Kinshasa flights typically cost between $1,467 and $1,559 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $973 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 1-Oct 28).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Kinshasa?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Kinshasa chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Brussels (BRU) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Kinshasa on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Kinshasa?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Kinshasa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $964.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Kinshasa?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Kinshasa, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Brussels (BRU) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 19h 25m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Kinshasa?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Kinshasa, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Brussels (BRU) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 05m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Kinshasa?

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Kinshasa is 78 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Kinshasa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Kinshasa. 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 Kinshasa. Reviews last updated July 31, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Chicago to Kinshasa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,011 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - LFW

The seats are not comfortable. The flight attendant are not very professional. Moving around with the carts bumping against you, will not even say I’m sorry. Walking around bumping against you. The seating area needs to be adjusted to allow them to move around more freely.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,011 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,011 reviews

Food

6.9

Comfort

7.1

Crew

7.5

Boarding

7.2

Entertainment

6.7

Overall

7.2

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

EWR - LFW

The seats are not comfortable. The flight attendant are not very professional. Moving around with the carts bumping against you, will not even say I’m sorry. Walking around bumping against you. The seating area needs to be adjusted to allow them to move around more freely.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Kinshasa from Chicago?

    For a flight from Chicago to Kinshasa, you will be flying into N'djili. Kinshasa N'djili (FIH) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city. N'djili is the only Kinshasa airport and it handles 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day. 5 airlines have flights to Kinshasa N'djili from Chicago on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Kinshasa?

    There are many flights that can get you from Chicago to Kinshasa in 19h 55m. Fly via Ethiopian Air to get the fastest option. The distance from Chicago to Kinshasa is about 7101 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Kinshasa round-trip?

    Flying on Turkish Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Kinshasa, with prices starting at $889. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Air France, with the lowest prices starting at $892 and $974, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 31% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Kinshasa (average of $981). Flying from Chicago to Kinshasa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,597). 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 5 airlines flying from Chicago to Kinshasa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Kinshasa. 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 July 31, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$889Average$941FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$892Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Air FranceCheapest$974Average$1,173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$979Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Brussels AirlinesCheapest$984Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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