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$489 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,030
Typical prices: $1,371-$1,236
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/21Tue 9/29
ORD - ADD • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$1,855
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/1Fri 8/28
ORD - ADD • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $1,030 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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Cheapest • Avg $1,079 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 19h 55m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 8% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa (ORD-ADD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa 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 Addis Ababa

Mon, Sep 21 - Tue, Sep 29
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9:10 pm - 7:45 am
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26h 35m
1 stop
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9:50 pm - 3:40 pm
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25h 50m
1 stop
$1,030Etihad Airways
Mon, Jul 13 - Wed, Aug 26
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6:00 am - 3:40 am
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37h 40m
2 stops
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3:35 am - 9:36 pm
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26h 01m
2 stops
$1,039SAUDIA
Fri, Aug 28 - Fri, Oct 9
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9:10 pm - 12:30 pm
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31h 20m
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2:05 pm - 3:40 pm
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33h 35m
1 stop
$1,056Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 1 - Fri, Aug 28
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9:10 pm - 7:45 am
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26h 35m
1 stop
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2:05 pm - 8:35 am
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ORD
26h 30m
1 stop
$1,058Etihad Airways
Sun, Aug 16 - Wed, Aug 26
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9:10 pm - 12:30 pm
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31h 20m
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9:50 pm - 8:35 am
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42h 45m
1 stop
$1,067Etihad Airways
Tue, Jul 28 - Fri, Aug 7
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6:00 am - 1:50 am
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35h 50m
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5:10 am - 9:52 pm
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24h 42m
2 stops
$1,069SAUDIA
Sat, Aug 1 - Wed, Sep 30
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2:00 pm - 12:30 pm
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38h 30m
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9:50 pm - 3:40 pm
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25h 50m
1 stop
$1,070Etihad Airways
Thu, Jul 30 - Sat, Oct 31
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9:10 pm - 7:45 am
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26h 35m
1 stop
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2:05 pm - 8:55 am
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26h 50m
1 stop
$1,080Etihad Airways
Tue, Jul 28 - Mon, Aug 10
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6:00 am - 1:50 am
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35h 50m
2 stops
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3:35 am - 9:36 pm
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26h 01m
2 stops
$1,086SAUDIA
Mon, Jul 20 - Sun, Aug 30
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 7:45 am
ORD
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33h 45m
1 stop
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2:05 pm - 8:35 am
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26h 30m
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$1,097Etihad Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Addis Ababa flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa is March, where tickets cost $1,225 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,546 and $1,515 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $1,325, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 8% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonOctober
Cheapest flight$489
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 1% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 15% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Addis Ababa based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Addis Ababa flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa was $489 for a one-way ticket and $1,030 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Addis Ababa?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Addis Ababa.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

    The Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Chicago to Addis Ababa flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Chicago and Addis Ababa.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

    You can catch a nonstop flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa, Turkish Airlines or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa are Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of $1,136 and an overall rating of 7.4, Turkish Airlines is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,048 and an overall rating of 7.3.

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

    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 Addis Ababa.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Addis Ababa from Chicago 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 Addis Ababa?

    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 to Addis Ababa with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago and ADD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Addis Ababa from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $798 or less one-way and $1,481 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from Chicago to Addis Ababa?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Addis Ababa Bole.
Find which airlines fly direct from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Addis Ababa Bole Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Chicago O'Hare Intl to Addis Ababa Bole

Monday

Ethiopian Air

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Tuesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Wednesday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Thursday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Friday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Saturday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

Sunday

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

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Direct returns

Addis Ababa Bole to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Chicago to Addis Ababa

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Addis Ababa. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to Addis Ababa? 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 4346 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.8Crew
7.3Boarding
7.5Entertainment
7.5Food
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The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

10.0 ExcellentOmo, Apr 2026
IAH - IST
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The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Very comfortable in business class. Excellent service. Good food. Smooth trip.

The seats seems abit small and the reclining is too much, the seat in front of me came back too much and made it uncomfortable for me.

As a first time flyer with Turkish Airlines. My experience was very good due to the factor that there were to many passengers on the my first flight compared to my connecting flight. However, I know that nothing is perfect and all companies are trying to accommodate their passengers to the best way possible. I will always say, a FEW INCHES will go LONG WAY. That's something all airliners should consider, and not only the money aspect!!! A long time commitment is better than one time service! Thank you

Flight was delayed. While standing at the gate, a note appeared on the sign saying the gate had changed to a gate far away. No member of the Turkish airlines team got on the microphone to instruct passengers to go to the other gate, to ignore the chiron, etc. Finally, the message disappeared. Eventually, the flight began to board. Very slowly. More slowly than I experience with other airlines. Though Istanbul may just be slow . . . In all other ways, great flight, great entertainment (top notch movies), great service, excellent food, comfortable lie-flat seat, dimmed lights, etc.

Staff at the airport wasn't helpful or friendly. Probably the worst airport experience I have ever had, going and coming. The staff on the plane was better. Still not super friendly or personable. However, they were not rude like airport staff. They ran out of certain menu items. Maybe could have been prepared better? Overall just ok.

It was a pleasant experience. In flight entertainment could have been better

The desk crew at the LAX crew could do better. A girl named Mahesi was very abrasive and unfriendly. She needs a better customer service uproar.

It was peaceful excited We enjoyed it always Turkish peaceful excited

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

Dear Team, I purchased a full travel package that included 2 checked bags through you and JustFly. However, when I arrived at the airport, my ticket showed 0 checked bags. Since I was traveling internationally to India with 2 bags, It was a $200 per bag at the counter, which was extremely disappointing. For an international trip, why would I ever choose a no‑bag option for only $20–$30 less? This seems like an error in the booking process, and I am requesting clarification and a resolution. I have called JustFly and on phone for 1 hr :53 min and they couldn't help till I show some kind of proof etc which isn't possible but besides that love your service and using it for years !

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

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

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!

I missed my flight ,staff unhelpful, they sat and watched me wait ,gangway door closed, English was a problem no announcement I was on time now I missed my month vacation ,lost 1400 bucks no refund I'm sick to my stomach

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Crew was amazing as usual. Very comfortable for a 13hour flight. Check in at ATL was terrible. Ticket counter charged me $200 for a small bag. Apparently Kayak sold me a zero luggage ticket. No carry on no checked. So the check in desk charged me a bullshit $200 dollar fee for a small gym bag weighing less than 20lbs. In true 3rd party ticket buying. This will turn into a finger pointing process between Kayak and Etihad. Now I'm going to have to ship my bag back in the mail a day ahead of my return flight.

The flight from Abu Dabhi to Bangalore was terrible. The plane was an order model with no onboard entertainment. The beverage selection were very limited.

excellent, staff and boarding were all seamless and no issues, thank you!

Poor boarding with incorrect gate numbers. Poor service they told me to throw away brand new water bottles. Poor immigration officers most likely American who hates Muslims. Poor service in the plane with no Urdu language sign posted anywhere. Horrible seats with no comfort at all they think people traveling in economy are animals. Slow food and water services. Slow baggage arrival.

It was a good experience - too many times checking at the airport - every time had to remove shoes , belt , laptop etc. that was a bit of exaggerated. The seat had a sharp metal plate -- which torn into my jeans.

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.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight 629/352. Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

Planes are good. However the entertainement system is slow. The headphones are of low quality and I could hardly hear a movie The movies lack subtitiles

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 ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

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.

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