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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Tanzania

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
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Dar Es Salaam1 stop$957
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Book Cheap Chicago to Tanzania Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Tanzania that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Tanzania

Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 5:55 pmORD-DAR
23h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:45 pm - 8:15 amDAR-ORD
21h 30m2 stops
$957Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Oct 20 - Wed, Oct 29
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:55 pmMDW-JRO
29h 55m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:35 pm - 6:25 pmJRO-MDW
28h 50m3 stops
$1,026Delta
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Thu, Oct 9 - Thu, Oct 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 5:55 pmORD-DAR
23h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
6:45 pm - 8:15 amDAR-ORD
21h 30m2 stops
$1,043Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 2
Delta Logo
6:20 pm - 9:10 pmORD-ZNZ
18h 50m1 stop
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 2:20 pmZNZ-ORD
25h 20m2 stops
$1,056Delta
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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 10
Kenya Airways Logo
7:30 am - 3:55 pmORD-JRO
23h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 12:44 pmJRO-ORD
28h 59m2 stops
$1,057Kenya Airways
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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 10
Kenya Airways Logo
7:30 am - 3:55 pmORD-JRO
23h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
4:45 pm - 12:44 pmJRO-ORD
28h 59m2 stops
$1,061Kenya Airways
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 2:50 amORD-DAR
19h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:35 am - 9:40 amDAR-ORD
35h 05m1 stop
$1,116Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 27
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 7:25 amORD-JRO
27h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 am - 2:30 pmJRO-ORD
38h 25m2 stops
$1,144Qatar Airways
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Mon, Feb 16 - Fri, Feb 27
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 7:25 amORD-JRO
27h 35m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:05 am - 2:30 pmJRO-ORD
38h 25m2 stops
$1,145Qatar Airways
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Thu, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 3:05 amORD-ZNZ
30h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:30 am - 6:25 pmZNZ-ORD
21h 55m1 stop
$1,174Turkish Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Tanzania flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Tanzania to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Chicago to Tanzania?

The cheapest round-trip price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.

In the past 3 days, the cheapest round-trip tickets from Chicago to Tanzania were found on Ethiopian Air ($957) and Delta ($1,026).

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flight$672
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 22% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 28% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Dar Es Salaam

FAQs - booking Tanzania flights

  • What is the baggage allowance while flying from Chicago to Tanzania?

    If you fly from Chicago to Tanzania, you will mostly fly with Ethiopian Airlines. The airline allows one checked-in bag of 70 pounds. Inside the cabin, you can take one piece of carry-on luggage of 15 pounds. Business class passengers can bring two cabin bags of up to 15 pounds each. If you’re traveling with an infant, you can carry one extra bag for the little one.

  • Will I get vegetarian meals on my flight to Tanzania?

    You can book meals from the special menu while flying with Ethiopian Airlines from Chicago to Tanzania. It includes Asian vegetarian, low-spice, diabetic-friendly, gluten-free, and vegan food. The detailed menu has Hindu non-veg, Halal, and kosher meals. Business class flyers get Cloud Nine services that have more meal options.

  • Do I need a visa while flying from Chicago to Tanzania?

    Yes, U.S. citizens need a visa to fly from Chicago to Tanzania. Having a valid American passport while applying for a Tanzanian tourist visa would be best. There is a form to fill out for an e-visa. After filling out the form, you must pay the visa fee and get the visa in no time.

  • How can I take my pet from Chicago to Tanzania?

    Ethiopian Airlines allows small cats and dogs under 17.5 pounds to fly in the cabin with their owners. The larger pets need to be booked as cargo. All pets must travel inside a comfortable crate box arranged by their owners. It is mandatory to book the pets in advance. Ethiopian Airlines doesn’t allow emotional support animals inside the cabin unless you have a proven medical condition.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Tanzania?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Tanzania.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Tanzania?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Chicago to Tanzania is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Tanzania?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Chicago to Tanzania with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Tanzania?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Chicago to Tanzania up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Tanzania

  • If you fly from Chicago to Tanzania, make Dar es Salaam your base to explore the country. You will land at Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR). From here, you can also explore Kenya. There are nonstop flights from Air Tanzania, Turkish Airlines, and Kenya Airways to take you to Nairobi International Airport (NBO).
  • Ethiopian Air is the only flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD) to Dar es Salaam. Your layover will be at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). With Priority Pass, you can access the Swissport Lounge at International Terminal 5, where Ethiopian Air takes off.
  • If you plan to hike Mount Kilimanjaro, you should fly into Arusha Kilimanjaro Airport (JRO). Ethiopian Air has a one-stop flight to Arusha Airport, making it easier for travelers to reach Kilimanjaro’s base.
  • Tanzania is known for Zanzibar, a picturesque island in the Indian Ocean. You can visit this island by landing at Zanzibar Kisauni Airport (ZNZ). From Chicago O’Hare Airport, you will get a one-stop flight with Ethiopian Airlines that has a layover at Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
  • Are you wondering if you’ll get drinks on your flight from Chicago to Tanzania? Fly with Ethiopian Airlines, as they serve a complete range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages to economy ticket holders. The drinks menu includes beer, wine, tea, coffee, and fruit juices.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Tanzania

 
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Tanzania? 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.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7960 reviews
8.2Boarding
7.9Entertainment
7.9Comfort
7.3Food
8.5Crew
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Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Sep 2025CLT - BOS
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Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

The food was terrible especially for a 15 hour international flight. The crew was unpleasant as well.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Quick check in. Everything went smooth. I don't know what can be done about airline food.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Nothing special. The crew never went out of their way for anything.

Three seats in first class were broken and while they were able to still acommodate us it was looking very touch and go and they had others they could not acommodate

My entire row did not have power for the full duration of a 14.5 hour flight. Could not charge any devices such as laptop or phones for the entirety of the long flight. The flight attendants tried to remedy the issue by resetting the power, but were not successful. The only other solution provided was to move me to another seat on the plane which was in the middle row. I had paid for a “preferred” seat that was a window seat. This was a downgrade being offered due to the power issue.

Nothing to complain. The staff and flight was good especially the seats which was better compared than the cloth ones on Qatar airways

I was travelling 3.5 years after. Agree Economy is no business class but the food was mediocre. Ordered a Hindu meal, the salads were bitter . The food was really below quality and had no tast from what I had in the past. Indian Railways probably have a better quality food when compared. However the kids meal was really nice and really appreciate how they were taken care of. The restrooms were dirty .

My flight was with American Airlines 120. The flight was delayed 3 hours and I missed my connection. When I arrived in Doha, the AA staff told me to call an 800 number to rebook a different flight, which was unacceptable. Eventually a Qatar Air staff member helped rebook me on a flight to Manila, that was 12 hours later. They offered me a hotel and meal voucher which I declined, because I didn’t want to leave the airport. Long story short, I spent 12 hours in the Doha airport waiting for my next flight.

Overall the experience was neat with crew being nice and caring especially to parent with kids. The free snacks option was okay. The kiosk at Philly airport didn’t work.

Reason for travelling Tampa to Orlando is to fly Qatar Airline. we end up with American Airline. This was the miserable experience I ever had in my entire travel history. Flight attendants were rude. They hit my knee with the food cart and I was holding ice pack for 2 hours. I still have the pain after a week. WE boarded the flight twice because of the temperature inside the plan.

First keep the airline as you promise. Reason for travelling from Orlando to Tampa is to go with Qatar Airline. We end up with American Airline. As expected the service was horrible.

Not sure how we end up with American Airlines instead of Qatar Airways. From Philadelphia to Qatar they boarded us then they asked us to unload. After 30 minutes later they board us again. The inside the plane it was burning hot and we were sweating like crazy. Crew members are absolute rude. The way they served the passengers were horrible. One of the crew members hit my knee with food cart and kept going. I was holding an ice pack for almost 2 hours. I am still with the pain.

I felt that when I was rerouted it should have been to business class.

The flight was smooth Thank God but the delays and changing gates for 3-4 times made me so tired of walking back and forth with heavy bags I thought I was going to pass out with heavy headaches but Thank God finally found the final gate and home safe. These delays happen anytime for important reasons so just be patient when you come across these situations.

Rude staff. I would avoid using the word racist but definitely partially or discriminatory. My 72 yrs old mother who is also disabled was traveling on this flight. She was the second passenger boarded to the plane. The First elderly couple ahead of my mother were allowed to use the airplane bathroom but my mother was denied entry stating it was for safety reasons. My mother objected the the couple in front of her were allowed but hostess still stated that due to the flight safety reasons she can’t use it. Even my mother explained that he is using blood pressure medication that’s why she have to use the restroom frequently but the crew continued arguing her. At one point the Mae attendent even suggested that if that’s the case my mother can urinate in her seat. The level of disrespect against an elderly lady is beyond my comprehension. This matter will be taken to the social media to shame the employees involved.

my experience was great with Turkish airlines . the problem i encountered was with kayak booking. When I booked . it showed that im allowed a bag . and when I got to the airport, i had to pay $165 for one bag.

Not up to Business Class standards. Two of the three toilets were out of order. The hostesses were aware and didn’t show any responsible act to do something. Food quality was not what we expect from Turkish hospitality. Overall we were not impressed and disappointed.

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

I was not given basinett seat.The connecting flight was missed due to airline fault i was not accomodated for hotel.Drinks were normt served frewuently.Never travelling again on tirkish airlines.I always travel wiyh family by turkish airline but no more.zero stars

The crew were very hospitable and pleasant. The food was pretty good. Unfortunately, there was a flight delay of more than 2 hours. We're not sure why but it appeared to be outside the control of Turkish Airlines.

Bough tickets with luggage, but made me pay at Airport as well

The economy seat was so uncomfortable, had not enough leg room for 13 hours flight, front seat basket was broken and couldn’t hold anything, food quality was horrible( we got food poisoned ) we charged for logged which used to be free. We paid too much for this flight and very disappointed. Turkish air line better to make satisfy and respect people instead of find different way to scam people.

This is really the rating of two flights. JFK to IST then IST to NQZ. New York to Istanbul was good. Good crew and all positives. The flight to Astana was so bad that brought it all down. Crew was nonexistent above the minimum, seats were cramped, and it was hot on the plane. Turkish Airlines seems to be slipping down to US based carriers level.

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.

They only gave us 30 minutes to make an international connecting flight. We didn’t make the connection but they did do a good job rebooking us despite the chaos. Our bags didn’t make it back and their process for customer support is pretty bad when it comes to luggage.

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

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.

Were not told that carryon laggage has to be only 12 kgs but my bag was heavier asked to pay an additional $550.00. I could have upgraded to a bussiness class for that price and no one at the gate to upgrade but able to take money for the extra weight. I felt like this was a setup scam.

Forgotten Suite inside of the top compartment but went back to ask and they didn’t leave at the lost and found place. Also the checking in was so horrible. I had multi city and one of the passenger saint have visa go go go Dubai. The Ethiopian airlines never had information about requirement for US permanent resident so couldn’t go to Dubai. And when coming back to US we were told we can not use our Addis to Washington ticket and they forced us to get new ticket. Very horrible experience.

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

United was best airlines I have seen since I got there choose united airlines

It was wonderful best Air lines covert and all very happy with their service they have been very helpful and friendly

For Vegetarian Food was very poor. Though we had opted for Asian Vegetarian Food they didn’t serve but only what was available was served. We were offered Smoked Salmon!

Delayed flight made my day very long, but other than that KQ got me to my destination in good shape.

The nice treatment and lovely pilots who accepted my son inside for a photo.So lovely of them

Got delayed for over 24 hours. Fight was cancelled. Was put up at a nice hotel whose kitchen was unfortunately not prepared for the sudden influx of guests The headphone jacks on the seat were loose and sound kept getting dropped over the headphones. Food was good though. Certain items (Amarula) were not available for purchase over the on-plane duty free. Had been told i would pick my luggage at my final destination*wrong* had to pick it up in JFK and recheck it and then got charged for it**** too tired to argue with the Delta staff on the issue.... after a 15 hr flight.

This one is not bad even it is late, but they apologize and every time they announced the update.

I’m very disappointed for this trip and I will never travel again in this airline. In addition, I don’t recommend to any human being to travel to Kenya Airways. They keep me at Nairobi for 4 days without care. I was at Nairobi from 6 a.m Morning up to 10 a:m Thursday. For that reason, I have trouble for my work and may be I will lose my job. During for those 4 days I didn’t have my medicine, I didn’t have clothes to change because all my clothes were in my checked bags. On Thursday, when I got flight, they don’t even apologize for all consequences I had. During for those 4 days, I learned many things for this airline. It is their system to treat passengers like this because they had hundreds or thousands passengers around Nairobi waiting for their flights after their original flights cancelled. If I lose my job, I planned to file claim to the airline. This is not airline to travel with.

They weight duty free goods at check in and count the weight as carry on luggage. Results : for 4 bottles I had to opay $150. rip off. Be careful to avoid any duty free shopping at Dubai airport

The boarding was fast, the food was great; however, the seats & leg space were tight.

I enjoyed my flight I arrived safe with all my luggage

No complaints just improve on the food service. Provide enough dinner. People are complaining about that.

Was very good, was happy with the way staff were smiling and how they were approachable

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