International route
Cheap flights from Chicago to Addis Ababa
O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD). 7,569 miles, 14h 15m nonstop.
ORD to ADD at a glance
Computed from airline schedules and the fares we track for this route. Refreshed several times a day.
- Distance
- 7,569 milesgreat-circle
- Typical flight time
- 14h 15mnonstop, gate to gate
- Nonstop airlines
- ET1 airlineEthiopian
- Nonstop flights per day
- 1all airlines combined
- Cheapest month
- January 2027over the next six months
- Best day to fly
- Tuesday21% less than Friday
- Time difference
- 8h aheadAddis Ababa vs Chicago
Chicago to Addis Ababa
Round trips from $560
Per traveler, taxes and fees included. Lowest fare we found departs Wed, Jan 6.
Cheapest month: January 2027
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Lowest round-trip economy fare per traveler in each of the next six months, taxes and fees included. Select a month to search that date.
Airlines flying Chicago to Addis Ababa
1 airline flies nonstop with 1 departures a day combined, plus 3 more with one stop.
Connecting options
Hubs where one airline can carry you on both legs, most choices first.
- Doha (DOH)QR1 airline
- Abu Dhabi (AUH)EY1 airline
- Tel Aviv (TLV)LY1 airline
Which airport should I use?
Chicago has 2 airports. Fares can differ by $50 to $150 round trip between them, so check the alternatives before you book.
Other departure airports near Chicago
Tips for this route
- Only Ethiopian flies this route nonstop, which keeps nonstop fares firm. A one-stop itinerary through DOH or AUH is usually cheaper if you can spare the extra three to five hours.
- January 2027 is the cheapest month to fly over the next six months, with round trips from $560; September 2026 is the most expensive at $746 and up, a difference of $186 per traveler.
- Departing on a Tuesday averages 21% less than a Friday on this route. If your dates are flexible, shift the outbound by a day or two and check the calendar view before you book.
- Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel.
- Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. Expect to lose 8 hours on the clock heading east, so an overnight or late-afternoon departure tends to arrive at a more usable hour.
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Search Chicago to Addis AbabaChicago to Addis Ababa: common questions
How long is the flight from Chicago to Addis Ababa?
A nonstop flight from Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD) takes about 14h 15m gate to gate, covering 7,569 miles. Connecting itineraries add the layover, typically 2 to 5 hours more in total.
Which airlines fly nonstop from ORD to ADD?
Ethiopian Airlines operates nonstop flights from Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD), with 1 nonstop departure a day between them. One-stop options connect through DOH, AUH and TLV.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Addis Ababa?
Over the next six months, January 2027 has the lowest round-trip fares from Chicago (ORD) to Addis Ababa (ADD), starting at $560 per traveler including taxes and fees. Within any month, Tuesday departures average the lowest prices.
How far in advance should I book Chicago to Addis Ababa flights?
Book 2 to 5 months ahead for the best fares; long-haul seats sell out earliest for summer and holiday travel. Air1 Tickets includes free cancellation within 24 hours of booking on every fare, so you can lock in a good price and keep looking.
What is the time difference between Chicago and Addis Ababa?
Addis Ababa is 8 hours ahead of Chicago. ORD is on America/Chicago time and ADD on Africa/Addis Ababa time. Departure and arrival times in search results are always shown in local time at each airport.
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