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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from $647

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Cheap round-trip flights

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to South Africa.
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m1 stop
$804Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m1 stop
$841Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
11:25 am - 10:35 amORD-JNB
40h 10m1 stop
5:55 pm - 9:40 amJNB-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
$860Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Fri, Sep 19
11:45 pm - 10:35 amORD-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
5:50 pm - 9:40 amJNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
$881Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
8:20 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
31h 40m2 stops
6:55 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-ORD
25h 55m1 stop
$1,117American Airlines
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Mon, May 5 - Tue, May 20
6:35 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
33h 25m2 stops
6:55 pm - 11:45 amCPT-ORD
23h 50m1 stop
$1,118American Airlines
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Mon, May 5 - Tue, May 20
2:55 pm - 8:35 amORD-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
10:25 am - 9:44 amJNB-ORD
30h 19m2 stops
$1,147United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 6
4:55 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
35h 05m1 stop
6:55 pm - 6:15 pmCPT-ORD
30h 20m1 stop
$1,177British Airways
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Mon, May 12 - Mon, May 19
11:15 am - 5:45 pmORD-JNB
23h 30m2 stops
9:20 pm - 3:14 pmJNB-ORD
24h 54m2 stops
$1,194United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Wed, May 7
4:55 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
35h 05m1 stop
6:55 pm - 3:55 pmCPT-ORD
28h 00m1 stop
$1,214British Airways
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Sun, May 11 - Sun, Jun 1

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 4
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 4
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Apr 30
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Apr 30
ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
44h 45m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 29m
2 stops
ORD5:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Kenya Airways
May 3
ORD7:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
44h 45m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 29m
2 stops
ORD5:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Kenya Airways
May 7
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 14
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 29m
2 stops
ORD5:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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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 $913. The month of January is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $979.

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?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Chicago when booking 11 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,234 when searching 11 weeks out.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 $1,131 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago to South Africa

Best Price Found

$647

Fastest flight time

17h 51m

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 $647. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $804.
The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 51m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Durban King Shaka Intl 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to South Africa?

  • 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $790Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,748 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $840Free CancellationRating
7.2
764 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $871Free CancellationRating
6.8
263 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $877Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $947Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,713 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $997Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,614 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,046Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,321 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,173Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,541 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,275Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,899 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,329Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,570 reviews
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