What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Chicago according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 11 different airlines that fly to South Africa on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

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

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?

As of April 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from 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.

$745 Cheap Flights from Chicago to South Africa in 2026

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8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,072Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

8:35 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

24h 15m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:49 pm

JNB

ORD

31h 49m

2 stops

$1,072Multiple Airlines

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

11:25 am - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,093Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

8:35 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

24h 15m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:49 pm

JNB

ORD

31h 49m

2 stops

$1,102Kenya Airways

Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18

6:07 am - 11:45 pm

ORD

JNB

34h 38m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:49 pm

JNB

ORD

31h 49m

2 stops

$1,119Kenya Airways

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 19

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

7:00 am - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

39h 05m

2 stops

$1,397Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

53h 05m

2 stops

$1,400Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

8:35 pm - 4:35 pm

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DUR

37h 00m

1 stop

6:40 pm - 3:45 pm

DUR

ORD

28h 05m

1 stop

$1,736Emirates

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

4:30 pm - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

18h 20m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 9:50 am

CPT

MDW

20h 45m

1 stop

$1,995Delta

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 23

6:00 am - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

28h 50m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 12:30 pm

CPT

MDW

23h 25m

2 stops

$2,000Delta

Sat, Aug 15 - Sun, Aug 23

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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

May 11

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 15m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 18

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 49m

2 stops

ORD5:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,102

Kenya Airways

May 12

ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 38m

2 stops

JNB11:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 19

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 49m

2 stops

ORD5:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,119

Kenya Airways

May 11

ORD8:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 21

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 31m

2 stops

ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,145

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Qatar Airways

May 3

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 6

JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,318

Qatar Airways

May 4

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 22

JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

33h 25m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,324

Qatar Airways

Jul 24

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 7

JNB4:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 15m

2 stops

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,332

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ORD - CPT

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,072

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

8:35 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

5:00 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,072

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/31

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/9

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,093

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/11

8:35 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

5:00 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,102

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

6:07 am-11:45 pm

2 stops34h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

5:00 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$1,119

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

7:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$1,397

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

5:00 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops53h 05m

$1,400

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

8:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop37h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

6:40 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 05m

$1,736

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ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/15

4:30 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/23

8:05 pm-9:50 am

1 stop20h 45m

$1,995

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 8/15

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 8/23

8:05 pm-12:30 pm

2 stops23h 25m

$2,000

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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 $554. The month of October is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $640.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,290 when searching 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 $1,028 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 20% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 39m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 39m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to South Africa

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?
As of April 2026, there are 11 operators available to choose from 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to South Africa with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,512 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,346 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $806	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,465 reviews	Search Delta flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,434 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $978	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,003 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 303 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,681 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,937 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,211	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,677 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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