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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Ethiopia

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Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$984
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Mekele1 stop$1,767
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa1 stop$984
Mekele
Mekele1 stop$1,767
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Price, demand and travel trends for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights with more confidence.

What are the cheapest fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia right now?

The cheapest fare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia in the last week was $984 round-trip, to Addis Ababa Bole (ADD).

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

March is the cheapest time of year to fly, with average fares of $1,199. Prices are highest in December, when average flight costs increase to around $1,825.

When is the best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

Book your flights 15 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data collected over the past 12 months shows that booking in this window can save you around 17% compared to booking last-minute (within 2 weeks of departure).

Which airport in Ethiopia is the cheapest to fly to from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Based on KAYAK data from the past 12 months, the cheapest airports to fly into Ethiopia are:

• Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) (avg. price $1,413)
• Gondar (GDQ) (avg. price $1,575)
• Jigiga (JIJ) (avg. price $1,580)

What’s the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

Monday tends to be the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia, while Sunday is the most expensive. Fares run about 8% higher that day, based on the past 12 months of KAYAK data.

What's the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

Data from the past 12 months shows it's cheapest to fly to Ethiopia during the afternoon with average prices of $1,055. The morning is the most expensive time to fly, with average prices of $1,489.

Key details for Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia flights

Low season

September

Cheapest flight

$599
Beat the crowds with an average 79% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 66% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa

Your Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • Is now a good time to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

    Yes. Fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia are low right now. As a rule of thumb, a round-trip under $1,258 (cheaper than most fares this year) is a good deal, so if you spot one at or below that, it's a good time to book.

  • How much should I budget for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

    Over the past 12 months, round-trip fares from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia have ranged from $1,258 to $1,623.

  • What are the main airports serving Ethiopia?

    Ethiopia has 18 airports. The three busiest are Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) (96% of arrivals), Gondar (GDQ) (2%) and Jigiga (JIJ) (2%).

  • What airlines fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, just one airline regularly flies nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia: Ethiopian Air.

  • Where in Ethiopia can I fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Based on the flight schedule for the next 3 months, you can only fly nonstop from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa.

  • Is it cheaper to fly with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

    Yes. Nonstop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia average $1,778 over the past 12 months, but flights with a layover can cost less. The most affordable connecting airports are:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) (avg. price $1,103)
    • Istanbul (IST) (avg. price $1,149)
    • Dubai Intl (DXB) (avg. price $1,491)

  • How long is a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

    Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia take 13h 45m on average.

  • Which cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

    On flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia you can book Economy Class or Business Class.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia?

    The earliest nonstop flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia departs at 9:45 am and the latest departs at 10:15 am. Nonstop flights take about 13h 45m.

  • Do I need a visa for my flight from Chicago to Ethiopia?

    U.S. citizens are required to have visas before entering Ethiopia. The e-Visa makes it easy to apply for and obtain the visa before your trip. Tourists can get single-entry visas for either 30 or 90 days. To apply for the visa, you will need a passport that's valid for at least six months from your entry date and at least one blank page, as well as a recent passport-sized photo and a card for the visa payment. It’s best to apply at least three days before your trip to allow for processing time.

  • Can I fly direct from Chicago to Ethiopia?

    Yes! Ethiopian Air operates nonstop flights to Addis Ababa (ADD) every day of the week. However, if you plan to fly with another airline, your flight will likely have a layover. Turkish Airlines flights will stop in thehub city of Istanbul (IST), while Lufthansa flights will include a stop in Frankfurt (FRA). Additionally, Ethiopian Airlines flights that partner with United are likely to have layovers in Washington, DC (IAD).

  • Do I have to pay extra for baggage on my flight from Chicago to Ethiopia?

    Any extra fees are going to be determined by which airline you fly and the ticket class you book. Turkish Airlines offers EcoFly promotional fares that include carry-on bags, but checked luggage will be extra. If you’re flying with Ethiopian Air in Economy, you can bring a carry-on along with two pieces of checked luggage weighing no more than 50 lbs. each.

  • Which flights from Chicago to Ethiopia are the most sustainable?

    Opting for a nonstop flight reduces a significant portion of flight emissions, primarily from takeoff and landing. Consider airlines like Turkish Airlines, which offer initiatives like the CO2mission program. This allows travelers to calculate their flight's carbon footprint and buy credits to offset emissions, aiming for a carbon-neutral journey.

Your guide to booking Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If you can plan ahead, the sweet spot for booking your flight is 15 weeks before your trip. KAYAK data shows fares in this window are around 17% lower than last-minute bookings (made within 2 weeks of departure). Not ready to commit? Set a Price Alert and we'll let you know when prices change.
  • If your travel dates are flexible, book your trip for March when flights are typically cheapest and avoid December when prices are at their highest.
  • Flying on Monday is usually the cheapest. Flights on Sunday cost about 8% more on average, so being flexible with your travel dates could help you save.
  • If you're looking to save, Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) is the cheapest airport to fly into from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. If you have onward travel, don't forget to factor in the cost of your journey by train, bus or domestic flight.
  • Start your trip in Addis Ababa, which is the most popular destination in Ethiopia. From there, it's easy to continue on to other popular destinations such as Bishoftu, Arba Minch and Awassa.
  • If you want the shortest trip, choose the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia nonstop route. If you'd rather save money, the route via Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is usually the cheapest.
  • When flying to Ethiopia, you’ll fly into one of two international airports, Addis Ababa Bole (ADD) and Dire Dawa Aba Tenna D Yilma (DIR). The largest is Addis Ababa and will serve the most flights with direct options. Flights to Dire Dawa will often require one or two layovers.
  • Flights on Turkish Airlines will have layovers in its hub city of Istanbul (IST). Passengers with layovers of six to 24 hours can enjoy Touristanbul, which offers eight tailored tours to explore the city's landmarks and cuisine. You can book these tours upon landing at designated desks.
  • For a more comfortable experience on your long-haul flight, consider upgrading with Turkish Airlines' Last Minute Upgrade program. Upon airport check-in, inquire about available upgrades and proceed with the payment using either your card or rewards miles.
  • Families flying with Lufthansa will enjoy priority boarding and are able to bring their own children's safety seats on the flight. On board, the youngest passengers will be given toys, coloring books, and puzzles to keep them entertained during the trip.
  • Passengers needing special assistance on Ethiopian Airlines can request these services ahead of time. You can be seated in accessible seats on the airplane and also receive assistance with preboarding, boarding, and movement throughout the aircraft during the flight.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Ethiopia

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Ethiopia? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.4
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 4461 reviews
7.5Food
7.3Boarding
7.3Comfort
7.5Entertainment
7.8Crew
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I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

6.0 GoodRana, Aug 2026
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I always travel on Turkish Airlines but seriously I am I am considering to change because this is not the first time that the flight attendant are rude and they dont help. I asked for cold water with ice 5 times and I got water with no ice and this is not the first time to ask for something and you dont get it. Also I noticed this behavior only towards people who are not turkish.

Istanbul to Lahore flight was less than standard for international business class cabins. Seat did not were not flat and it did not operate easily. I had to push buttons hard repeatedly to operate the seat. I was in 5A seat

My, Syed Zawar Hussein Shirazi frequently flyer membership number was not included on my boarding pass from O’Hare to Istanbul despite my reminder to the attendant at check in. Further she forgot to give me my boarding pass form Istanbul to Lahore and she needs to improve her customer service, please 🙏

Chicago to Istanbul was a much better experience than I expected since I’m more accustomed to Qatar Airways business class. The business lounge in the Istanbul airport was amazing - loved the lockers and phone charging stations, and the bathroom was a spa experience in itself. The onward leg from Istanbul to Karachi was utterly disappointing. Terrible plane, and I felt like I was in economy - the seats don’t come near to lying flat and the food was mediocre. What a sad downgrade - it isn’t as though the ticket on that leg was cheaper. So, on that front, there’s no contest with Qatar airways.

Second leg of Turkish Airline with Indigo is disaster for following reason. 1) You have to carry your cabin bags through ladder to boeing 777 because it was parked somewhere in parking lot and was not given a gate to board passengers and this seems to be people traveling to and fro from those flights and is not issue with flight itself. 2) I choose non vegetarian food on Turkish portal way ahead of checkin to entire trip, However the Indigo flight gave me random veg food saying they code veg food code from Turkish. 3) Indigo did not served any alcoholic beverages stating some weird reason which is non nonsensical. 4)Indigo have TV screens in front of you but it displays nothing except "Welcome Onboard" with annoying white black ground in dark flight. This is the most stupidest and annoying part because you are held hostage for 7 hours and only thing you could do is stare back at white screen which does not have entertainment package or even flight tracker. Such a shame.

During mid flight, try to get a flight attendant to help I couldn’t find one Otherwise, everything was perfect

The 2 agents on the check in counter were super nice , helpful and very polite. Boarding was like a 1 2 3, I would recommend Turkish airlines for your next trip.

7 stars hospitality and an excellent service by the Turkish Airline entire team. Somehow, our membership numbers for mileage points were not indicated on our boarding passes issued at O’Hare Airport by the Turkish Airlines check in desk. During transit in Istanbul, I brought to attention of customer service Turkish Airlines. Please have our mileage points posted to our membership account from O’Hare Chicago to Lahore for both my wife Kaukab Shirazi Thank you

Terrible boarding process, no proper line maintained even for business class, crews are not very attentive, business class food quality / variety / quantity have gone down, everything has become cheap.

Food quality and the overall service of the staff and significantly decreased. The flight was delayed at the Istanbul airport and the passengers were kept onboard for more than 3 hours. The staff didn’t kept the passengers informed and everyone was upset.

The first segment from Atlanta to Abu Dhabi was fantastic, but we got downgraded to a different aircraft from Abu Dhabi to Delhi. We were supposed to be on a flatbed business class when we booked it but just about one week before travel, we were changed to A321 Neo, which just has old-fashioned business class seats that recline but don’t go flat. While I fully understand that sometimes these changes have to be made for operational reasons, but I asked for some credit or compensation for that and I did not get any anywhere with that

Connection booked by Etihad was delayed and upon arrival to counter they closed it and denied boarding although there was still 15 minutes to go . Manager Karen was very rude and did not want to listen seems there as overbooking and canceling boarding was the only solution..

They lost the baggage and said it was deleted from the system. I had baggage tag so was able to file the complaint but there was no PIR number and update so far

Good one but just notice that you have to ask several time to get water or coffee .

It was fantastic. The flight from Chicago to Abu Dahbi was fantastic. The crew, food and service were amazing. Everything was handled by the crew member assigned to us , Nicholas, was usually done before we asked for it. Highly recommend Etihad!

The food could be better. Toilets were smelly all along

Bad. Flight was very uncomfortable with narrow and shallow seats, very little food and water. I will not fly etihad again.

One thing is very important is you people not giving seat arrangement together to couple, senior citizen. You have to take care of senior citizen. Do not look about money. Money is not important everywhere. Make relationship strong is very very important. I like Etiyad air line out of all air line. Food was hot and delicious. Air hostess gave very good service, nice attitude, very good behaviour. I gave 10 out of 10 marks. Thanks Jivraj

Crew member took too long time to take back leftover food plates from passenger seats. Food was nice.Easy excellent checking.Guy at checking counter was really kind and helpful.Made our checking very quickly. Leftover food should be taken back ASAP. Because in economy class passanger have narrow space . In the long journey like this, passanger have difficulties to sit with the plates.overall experience was good.

crew as a whole is pretty mediocre. dont seem to care much for passengers. Asked 3 different crew for custom papers for immigration check in and they all said i could get it in the airport. have flown to india 3 times prior to this with Qatar and Emirates and they have always provided this paper ahead of landing to speed up the check in process. Also felt in general the crew is irritated and overworked. The one lady in my aisle from Chicago to Abu Dhabi was very pleasant but i was noticing the other crew were nice to each other but pretty cold with the passengers. Not what i usually have experienced from this type of overseas travel. Ive always felt the crew in qatar and emirates were overly sweet and pleasant but having seen the opposite this time i definitely prefer the former.

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

The food was terrible and the seating was uncomfortable, but the airline did a great thing letting us board in Abbis Ababa on our connecting flight after our original flight was very delayed.

The flight is packed and it feels like the space per individual has gotten smaller. Excruciating for a 14hr flight.

I had a comfortable seat that makes my trip wonderful. I appreciate the Ethiopia crew, they were very helpful

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

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