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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from $645

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7:50 pm - 10:35 amORD-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
5:55 pm - 9:50 amJNB-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$809Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Apr 2 - Wed, Apr 16
11:55 am - 10:45 amORD-JNB
38h 50m1 stop
7:05 pm - 10:10 amJNB-ORD
23h 05m1 stop
$815Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 27
11:55 am - 10:45 amORD-JNB
38h 50m1 stop
7:05 pm - 6:35 pmJNB-ORD
31h 30m1 stop
$816Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 10
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
8:20 am - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
30h 45m2 stops
$910Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Apr 1 - Thu, Apr 17
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
$950Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Apr 19 - Thu, Apr 24
5:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
11:55 pm - 9:27 pmJNB-ORD
28h 32m2 stops
$1,118KLM
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Fri, Mar 21 - Mon, Mar 24
2:08 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-JNB
23h 52m2 stops
11:55 pm - 5:47 pmJNB-MDW
25h 52m2 stops
$1,122KLM
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Thu, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 4
9:33 am - 10:00 pmMDW-JNB
28h 27m2 stops
7:45 pm - 6:03 pmJNB-MDW
29h 18m2 stops
$1,176Delta
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Sun, Mar 2 - Tue, Mar 11
5:07 pm - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB
17h 53m1 stop
9:55 pm - 4:20 pmJNB-MDW
26h 25m1 stop
$1,278Delta
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Mon, Jan 20 - Mon, Feb 10
7:00 am - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
25h 10m2 stops
8:50 pm - 2:23 pmCPT-ORD
25h 33m2 stops
$1,282United Airlines
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Sat, Feb 1 - Sat, Feb 8
2:10 pm - 8:35 amORD-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
$645Etihad Airways
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Mon, Mar 10
7:40 pm - 9:50 amORD-JNB
31h 10m1 stop
$670Qatar Airways
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Tue, Apr 29
10:15 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
21h 15m1 stop
$734Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Apr 30
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
$738Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Apr 30
11:55 am - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
$787Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 28
11:55 am - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
$897Turkish Airlines
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Fri, Jan 31
11:15 am - 6:00 pmORD-CPT
22h 45m2 stops
$1,092United Airlines
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Fri, Jan 31
9:34 am - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB
25h 26m2 stops
$1,092Delta
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Fri, Jan 31
2:08 pm - 7:00 pmMDW-CPT
20h 52m2 stops
$1,092Delta
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Mon, Feb 17
6:00 pm - 3:20 pmORD-CPT
38h 20m2 stops
$1,158United Airlines
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Sun, Jun 1
9:05 pm - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
35h 05m1 stop
8:50 pm - 9:30 amCPT-ORD
20h 40m1 stop
$1,836United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 25
9:05 pm - 4:10 pmORD-CPT
35h 05m1 stop
8:50 pm - 2:23 pmCPT-ORD
25h 33m2 stops
$1,840United Airlines
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Sun, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 25
9:45 am - 1:45 pmORD-CPT
44h 00m1 stop
1:50 pm - 2:05 pmCPT-ORD
32h 15m3 stops
$2,913Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 2
7:05 am - 7:00 pmORD-JNB
27h 55m1 stop
11:55 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$3,370Delta
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Thu, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 2
12:40 pm - 7:00 pmORD-JNB
22h 20m1 stop
11:55 pm - 10:52 pmJNB-ORD
30h 57m2 stops
$3,380Delta
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Thu, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 2
9:45 am - 12:40 amORD-JNB
30h 55m3 stops
10:15 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
53h 25m3 stops
$3,504Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Dec 21 - Mon, Dec 23
4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
11:55 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$3,712KLM
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Fri, Dec 20 - Fri, Jan 3
8:30 pm - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
5:15 pm - 10:10 amCPT-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
$3,790Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Thu, Jan 2
11:55 am - 12:00 pmORD-CPT
40h 05m1 stop
5:15 pm - 10:10 amCPT-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
$3,817Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Dec 23 - Fri, Jan 3
4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
11:55 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$3,937KLM
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Sat, Dec 21 - Sun, Jan 5

American Airlines flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 19
ORD4:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 58m
2 stops
JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 3
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
ORD2:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Jan 20
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 00m
2 stops
JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 35m
1 stop
ORD5:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Jan 20
ORD6:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 50m
2 stops
JNB10:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 27
JNB7:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
1 stop
ORD2:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

KLM flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best KLM deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
KLM
Mar 21
ORD5:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 24
JNB11:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 32m
2 stops
ORD9:27 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
KLM
Feb 20
MDW2:08 pmChicago Midway
23h 52m
2 stops
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 4
JNB11:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 52m
2 stops
MDW5:47 pmChicago Midway
KLM
Mar 1
MDW11:25 amChicago Midway
26h 35m
2 stops
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 24
JNB11:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 32m
2 stops
MDW10:27 pmChicago Midway

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to South Africa

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $870. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $975.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $1,036. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to South Africa on Wednesday is $1,347.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

The cheapest time of day to fly to South Africa is in the morning when flights can be purchased for as low as $1,111. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,377.

How far in advance should I book a flight to South Africa?

In general, most travelers find the cheapest time to book a flight to South Africa is about 28 days prior to their departure date when tickets on average are $1,244. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Chicago for as low as $805 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found

$645

Fastest flight time

17h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

3 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $645. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $809.
The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 50m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 3 airports near South Africa: Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR), Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to South Africa?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to South Africa?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to South Africa.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to South Africa can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at South Africa. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Best airlines flying from Chicago to South Africa

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KLMPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,349 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.2
781 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $790Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,907 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $807Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,604 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $844Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,055 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $883Free CancellationRating
6.8
279 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $944Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,820 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,109Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,091 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,175Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,798 reviews
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