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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from $529

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9:45 pm - 7:30 amORD-JNB
25h 45m1 stop
7:45 pm - 1:55 pmJNB-ORD
26h 10m1 stop
$529British Airways
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Sun, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 24
12:55 pm - 10:50 amORD-JNB
38h 55m1 stop
7:05 pm - 11:10 amJNB-ORD
23h 05m1 stop
$813Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Mar 11 - Mon, Mar 24
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
$895Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 27
10:15 am - 1:10 pmORD-JNB
19h 55m1 stop
8:20 am - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
30h 45m2 stops
$940Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Mar 9 - Sat, Mar 29
5:40 am - 7:00 pmORD-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
9:55 pm - 5:25 pmJNB-ORD
27h 30m1 stop
$973Delta
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Sun, Dec 29 - Sun, Feb 2
2:45 pm - 5:45 pmORD-JNB
20h 00m1 stop
10:25 am - 8:03 amJNB-ORD
28h 38m2 stops
$977United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 22 - Tue, Apr 29
5:40 am - 7:00 pmORD-JNB
29h 20m1 stop
7:45 pm - 3:05 pmJNB-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$996Delta
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Sun, Dec 29 - Fri, Jan 31
2:36 pm - 6:35 pmORD-JNB
19h 59m1 stop
7:35 pm - 8:05 pmJNB-ORD
32h 30m1 stop
$997United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 27 - Wed, Dec 4
4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
11:55 pm - 6:52 pmJNB-ORD
26h 57m2 stops
$1,071KLM
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Sun, Dec 8 - Tue, Dec 24
2:08 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-JNB
23h 52m2 stops
11:55 pm - 6:11 pmJNB-MDW
26h 16m2 stops
$1,144KLM
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Fri, Jan 17 - Sat, Mar 1
7:05 pm - 10:25 amORD-JNB
31h 20m1 stop
$623SWISS
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Tue, Nov 12
6:00 pm - 7:05 amORD-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
$625Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 8
9:45 am - 8:00 pmORD-JNB
26h 15m1 stop
$726Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Nov 7
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
$802Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 13
12:45 pm - 6:35 pmORD-JNB
21h 50m2 stops
$802United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 12
6:14 pm - 6:35 pmORD-JNB
40h 21m2 stops
$821United Airlines
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Fri, Nov 8
5:00 pm - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB
18h 00m1 stop
$1,092Delta
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Fri, Mar 7
4:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
$1,148KLM
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Sun, Dec 8
1:30 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-JNB
24h 30m2 stops
$1,153KLM
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Mon, Dec 9
7:00 am - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
31h 00m2 stops
$1,180Delta
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Thu, Dec 12
10:05 pm - 10:20 amORD-JNB
28h 15m1 stop
7:25 pm - 2:45 pmJNB-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$881American Airlines
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Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 13
6:00 pm - 7:05 amORD-JNB
29h 05m1 stop
7:35 pm - 8:05 pmJNB-ORD
32h 30m1 stop
$923Lufthansa
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Fri, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 22
3:45 pm - 6:35 pmORD-JNB
18h 50m1 stop
10:00 pm - 12:42 pmJNB-ORD
22h 42m2 stops
$973United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 9 - Wed, Nov 20
1:21 pm - 6:35 pmORD-JNB
21h 14m2 stops
7:35 pm - 1:25 pmJNB-ORD
25h 50m1 stop
$1,001United Airlines
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Sat, Nov 9 - Mon, Nov 25
9:45 am - 3:55 amORD-JNB
34h 10m1 stop
4:00 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
35h 40m3 stops
$1,167Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 6 - Tue, Nov 12
9:45 am - 2:30 pmORD-CPT
20h 45m1 stop
2:35 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
$1,318Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 13
1:12 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-JNB
24h 48m2 stops
11:55 pm - 6:29 pmJNB-MDW
26h 34m2 stops
$1,564KLM
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Thu, Nov 7 - Sat, Nov 9
1:12 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-JNB
24h 48m2 stops
7:40 pm - 5:54 pmJNB-MDW
30h 14m2 stops
$1,618Delta
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Wed, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 13
1:55 pm - 9:30 pmORD-CPT
23h 35m2 stops
11:59 pm - 2:30 pmCPT-ORD
22h 31m1 stop
$1,869KLM
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Tue, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 24
9:24 am - 9:30 pmMDW-CPT
28h 06m2 stops
9:15 pm - 9:32 amCPT-MDW
20h 17m1 stop
$1,906Delta
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Tue, Nov 5 - Sun, Nov 24

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 11
ORD12:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 55m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 24
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 05m
1 stop
ORD11:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Feb 4
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 18
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 25m
1 stop
ORD7:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Feb 2
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
1 stop
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 12
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 05m
1 stop
ORD10:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Apr 20
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 27
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Mar 9
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 55m
1 stop
JNB1:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 29
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Nov 27
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 45m
1 stop
CPT2:30 pmCape Town Intl
Dec 3
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest airline that flies to South Africa from Chicago?

Turkish Airlines. Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and American Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to South Africa

What is the cheapest Chicago to South Africa flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Chicago - South Africa flight prices

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

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

Cheap Chicago to South Africa flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$623

Fastest flight time

17h 53m

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 $623. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $529.
The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 53m
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)

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    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 $756Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,350 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $760Free CancellationRating
7.3
787 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $769Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,829 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $787Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,881 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $831Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,226 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $944Free CancellationRating
6.7
6,842 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,058Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,163 reviews
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Air FrancePriceFrom $1,271Free CancellationRating
7.4
1,532 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,347Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,883 reviews
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