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Flight deals from Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from Rs299,306. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Addis Ababa.Rs145,746 per passenger.Departing Thu, 27 Aug.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 27 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs145,746, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs155,128 per passenger.Departing Mon, 14 Sep.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 14 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs155,128, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs159,855 per passenger.Departing Sun, 1 Nov.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sun, 1 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,855, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs159,855 per passenger.Departing Sat, 31 Oct.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Sat, 31 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,855, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs159,953 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Icelandair.Outbound indirect flight with Icelandair, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs159,953, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs180,574 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Etihad Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Etihad Airways, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs180,574, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs185,638 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs185,638, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs185,673 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with EgyptAir.Outbound indirect flight with EgyptAir, departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs185,673, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs225,698 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs225,698, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs225,872 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs225,872, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs257,779 per passenger.Departing Thu, 28 Jan.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 28 Jan, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs257,779, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs257,855 per passenger.Departing Mon, 17 Aug.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Mon, 17 Aug, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs257,855, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs257,855 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs257,855, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs257,902 per passenger.Departing Wed, 3 Feb.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 3 Feb, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs257,902, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs259,413 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs259,413, select.
Addis Ababa.Rs269,195 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Ethiopian Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Ethiopian Airlines departs from Chicago O'Hare International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Addis Ababa.Price includes taxes and charges.From Rs269,195, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa flights are currently cheapest in August.
Jul
from Rs180,574
Aug
from Rs145,746
Sep
from Rs155,128
Oct
from Rs159,855
Nov
from Rs159,855
Dec
from Rs185,638
Jan
from Rs159,953
Feb
from Rs185,673
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Chicago to Addis Ababa: Flight information

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Cheapest flight foundRs145,746
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time13 hrs, 45 mins
Most popular airlineEthiopian Airlines
Average flights per week7

Finding cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa is Rs275,969. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
13 hours and 45 minutes is the average flight time from Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa.
Ethiopian Airlines flies direct from Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa.
As of July 2026, there are 7 flights per week flying from Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa.
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare International to Addis Ababa is usually November.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport on Sunday, 29 November 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 13 hours and 45 minutes.
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We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Addis Ababa is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

Currently, Turkish Airlines offers the cheapest flight tickets to Addis Ababa.

Flying from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD): what you need to know

  • Around 13 hours 45 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport.

  • Addis Ababa is nine hours ahead of Chicago and is in the UTC+3 timezone.

  • Take your pick of six weekly Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flights. The 09:45 departure with Ethiopian Airlines is the earliest you can take. Ethiopian Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 10:15.

  • For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This will give you plenty of time to catch your ORD to ADD flight.

  • Travelling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer lines at airport checkpoints. Play it safe and get there up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.

  • Ethiopian Airlines has direct flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in Addis Ababa — and maybe even more of Ethiopia if you have time.

  • Ethiopian Airlines is the most frequently booked airline on this route.

  • The most punctual carrier offering ORD to ADD flights is Ethiopian Airlines. Its services land as planned 79.07% of the time.

  • We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Stopovers between ORD and ADD include:

    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport

    • Istanbul Airport

    • Toronto Pearson International Airport

Handy information about Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

  • ORD is located at 10000 West O'Hare.

  • 70% of flights taking off from Chicago O'Hare International Airport touch down at their destination on schedule.

  • Chicago O'Hare International Airport is around 27 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 30 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • Taking public transport? You can expect a journey time of around 45 minutes.

  • Get your trip off to a relaxed start by staying near ORD. Whether you're catching an early flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport or just don't want to be rushed, these stays are perfect:

Arriving at Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • The last thing you need is a long trip to your hotel if you're arriving on a late Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport flight. Book one of these accommodation options near ADD instead:

  • Go beyond Addis Ababa and check out places outside the usual tourist stops with your own set of wheels. You can grab a Addis Ababa Airport rental car from Green Motion.

  • Booking your ride from Addis Ababa Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.

When to fly to Addis Ababa Airport (ADD)

  • It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Addis Ababa. If you like a quieter vibe, go in March.

  • The warmest month in Addis Ababa is March, with temperatures ranging between 9ºC and 25ºC. Book your flights from Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Addis Ababa Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you like.

  • Search for cheap tickets from ORD to ADD in November if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC and 22ºC on average.

Explore more of Ethiopia

  • You've seen Addis Ababa, now it's time to discover other corners of Ethiopia. Journey around 354 kilometres east to Dire Dawa to check off its top attractions. From Saint Mary Gate of Heaven Orthodox Cathedral to Mosque and Porc Epic Cave, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

  • Next? Head for Nazrēt. It's roughly 80 kilometres south-east of Addis Ababa and boasts highlights including Adama Mosque and Oromia Martyrs Memorial Monument.

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