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Find cheap airlines flights from Chicago to Mombasa

You can choose from 1 airlines that fly from Chicago to Mombasa, including Emirates, United Airlines has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Mombasa according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Find flight deals from Chicago to Mombasa for the next 3 months. Book one way flights from $687 or round trip flights from $1,168.

      • ORD 10:15 AM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MBA 11:40 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Thu, May 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        MBA 12:40 PM
        27h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Sun, May 10 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,168 $1,523
        23% off
        23% off
        $1,523 $1,168
      • ORD 2:55 PM
        30h 25m
        1 stop
        MBA 5:20 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Sun, May 3 | Lufthansa
        MBA 11:25 AM
        35h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:50 PM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Fri, May 8 | Lufthansa
        $1,190 $1,523
        22% off
        22% off
        $1,523 $1,190
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        MBA 2:05 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Sat, May 2 | Turkish Airlines
        MBA 3:05 AM
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 6:15 PM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Sat, May 9 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,197 $1,523
        21% off
        21% off
        $1,523 $1,197
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MBA 11:40 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Sun, Apr 26 | Ethiopian Airlines
        MBA 12:40 PM
        27h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Sun, May 3 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,266
        17% off
        $1,523 $1,266
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MBA 11:40 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Wed, May 6 | Ethiopian Airlines
        MBA 12:40 PM
        27h 35m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Wed, May 13 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,270
        17% off
        $1,523 $1,270
      • ORD 8:35 PM
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MBA 8:25 PM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Tue, May 5 | Emirates
        MBA 9:25 PM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:45 PM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Tue, May 12 | Emirates
        $1,369
        10% off
        $1,523 $1,369
      • ORD 6:15 PM
        27h 5m
        1 stop
        MBA 5:20 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Sun, May 10 | Lufthansa
        MBA 11:25 AM
        35h 25m
        1 stop
        ORD 2:50 PM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Sun, May 17 | Lufthansa
        $1,371
        10% off
        $1,523 $1,371
      • ORD 8:35 PM
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MBA 8:25 PM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Wed, May 6 | Emirates
        MBA 2:35 PM
        33h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:45 PM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Wed, May 13 | Emirates
        $1,386
        9% off
        $1,523 $1,386
      • ORD 8:35 PM
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MBA 8:25 PM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Sun, Apr 26 | Emirates
        MBA 2:35 PM
        33h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:45 PM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Sun, May 3 | Emirates
        $1,391
        9% off
        $1,523 $1,391
      • ORD 8:35 PM
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MBA 8:25 PM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Tue, Apr 28 | Emirates
        MBA 9:25 PM
        26h 20m
        1 stop
        ORD 3:45 PM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Tue, May 5 | Emirates
        $1,416
        7% off
        $1,523 $1,416
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MBA Invalid Date
        Chicago - Mombasa | Wed, Apr 22 | Normal Airline
        MBA 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Mombasa - Chicago | Fri, Apr 24 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 3:00 PM
        30h 20m
        1 stop
        MBA 5:20 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Fri, Apr 24 | United Airlines
        $687 $1,341
        49% off
        49% off
        $1,341 $687
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        MBA 2:05 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Thu, Apr 23 | Turkish Airlines
        $689 $1,341
        49% off
        49% off
        $1,341 $689
      • ORD 3:00 PM
        30h 20m
        1 stop
        MBA 5:20 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Fri, Apr 24 | Lufthansa
        $703 $1,341
        48% off
        48% off
        $1,341 $703
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MBA 11:40 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Fri, Apr 24 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $737
        45% off
        $1,341 $737
      • ORD 4:05 PM
        29h 15m
        1 stop
        MBA 5:20 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Tue, Apr 28 | United Airlines
        $811
        40% off
        $1,341 $811
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MBA 11:40 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Tue, Apr 28 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $929
        31% off
        $1,341 $929
      • ORD 8:35 PM
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MBA 8:25 PM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Fri, Apr 24 | Emirates
        $1,023
        24% off
        $1,341 $1,023
      • ORD 8:35 PM
        39h 50m
        1 stop
        MBA 8:25 PM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Thu, Apr 23 | Emirates
        $1,093
        18% off
        $1,341 $1,093
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        30h 40m
        1 stop
        MBA 2:05 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Thu, Jun 18 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,224
        9% off
        $1,341 $1,224
      • ORD 3:00 PM
        30h 20m
        1 stop
        MBA 5:20 AM
        Chicago - Mombasa | Tue, Apr 28 | Lufthansa
        $1,247
        7% off
        $1,341 $1,247
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        MBA Invalid Date
        Chicago - Mombasa | Wed, Apr 22 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Chicago to Mombasa are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Flight Info | Chicago to Mombasa

The distance between Chicago and Mombasa is approximately 13,316.73 km. Based on Trip.com's data travel demand peaks in December. The off-season for travel is October.

Cheapest one-way flight price$687
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$1,168
Off-season for travelOctober
Peak season for travelDecember
Flight distance13,316.73 km
Popular airlineEmirates
Flight statistics for the Chicago–Mombasa route are based on aggregated booking data from Trip.com over the past 12 months.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Mombasa (CHI-MBA)?

    Based on Trip.com data, United Airlines offers one-way fares as low as $687 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to MBA on Fri, Apr 24), while Ethiopian Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $1,168 departing on Thu, May 7 and returning on Sun, May 10.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Mombasa, including: Emirates Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Mombasa is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Mombasa, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Fri, Apr 24, with one-way flights priced at just $687.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is United Airlines.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Mombasa travel is around December.
    · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.
  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Mombasa is October, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our April flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Mombasa on April 26, 2026 with Ethiopian Airlines, with prices starting at $1,266.
  • You can land at any one of the following hubs in Mombasa, with Chicago O'Hare International Airport to Moi International Airport (ORD-MBA) is by far the most common option on this route: Moi International Airport (MBA).
  • The time difference between Mombasa and Chicago is 9h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

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