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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Ethiopia

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa2 stops$950
Mekele
Mekele3 stops$1,947
Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar1 stop$1,682
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa2 stops$950
Mekele
Mekele3 stops$1,947
Bahir Dar
Bahir Dar1 stop$1,682

Book Cheap Chicago to Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia

Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:45 am - 6:25 amORD-ADD
39h 40m2 stops
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12:20 am - 8:52 pmADD-ORD
29h 32m2 stops
Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
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6:45 am - 6:25 amORD-ADD
39h 40m2 stops
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12:20 am - 8:52 pmADD-ORD
29h 32m2 stops
Mon, Sep 29 - Mon, Oct 6
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6:45 am - 5:55 amORD-ADD
39h 10m2 stops
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12:05 am - 6:18 pmADD-ORD
26h 13m2 stops
Sat, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 14
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 12:45 pmORD-ADD
38h 35m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:05 pm - 7:55 amADD-ORD
26h 50m1 stop
$989Etihad Airways
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Thu, Oct 2 - Mon, Oct 13
Etihad Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 7:45 amORD-ADD
33h 50m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:55 pm - 8:45 amADD-ORD
26h 50m1 stop
$991Etihad Airways
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Wed, Mar 4 - Mon, Mar 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 11:35 pmORD-ADD
26h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 am - 7:25 pmADD-ORD
26h 45m1 stop
$1,107Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13
KLM Logo
5:10 pm - 9:20 amORD-ADD
32h 10m2 stops
KLM Logo
8:00 pm - 2:10 pmADD-ORD
26h 10m2 stops
$1,114KLM
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Thu, Nov 6 - Mon, Nov 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 11:35 pmORD-ADD
26h 45m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:40 am - 10:05 amADD-ORD
18h 25m1 stop
$1,129Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sun, Oct 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:55 pmORD-BJR
19h 40m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:40 am - 8:15 amBJR-ORD
31h 35m3 stops
$1,682Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Sep 27 - Tue, Sep 30
Ethiopian Air Logo
12:55 pm - 5:50 pmORD-MQX
44h 55m3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:05 pm - 8:15 amMQX-ORD
23h 10m2 stops
$1,947Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Ethiopia flights

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

What is the cheapest Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to Ethiopia from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found in the last 72 hours was to Addis Ababa, at $829 round-trip. The most popular route is from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $829.

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

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.

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

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 Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia is April, when tickets cost $1,197 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,665 and $1,546 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Ethiopia?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Ethiopia clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Ethiopia on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Chicago to Ethiopia. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Monday and avoiding Thursdays for the best deals.

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

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 Ethiopia, 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 Ethiopia, you should book around 8 weeks before departure, which saves you about 9% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 24 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$494
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 3% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa

FAQs - booking Ethiopia flights

  • 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.

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

    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 Ethiopia.

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

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

    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 Ethiopia 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 Ethiopia?

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

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Ethiopia?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Ethiopia is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $1,005 on average. Morning departures are around 42% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Ethiopia is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $2,363.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Ethiopia

  • 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 airlines flying 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.
7.3
Turkish AirlinesOverall score based on 3968 reviews
7.3Comfort
7.4Food
7.3Boarding
7.7Crew
7.4Entertainment
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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.

2.0 MediocreRaj, Sep 2025LAX - IST
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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.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

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.

Delays delays making us miss or next connection to IAD hence having to stay additional 24 hrs in Addis Ababa

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

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

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