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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from $623

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
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8:20 am - 8:40 amJNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
$932Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
$940Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
$941Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 amCPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$983Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 amCPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
$997Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
Delta Logo
1:08 pm - 5:50 pmMDW-CPT
21h 42m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 1:08 pmCPT-MDW
23h 38m2 stops
$1,555Delta
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
KLM Logo
1:00 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB
25h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:08 pmJNB-MDW
26h 09m2 stops
$1,579KLM
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Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 3
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 7:15 pmMDW-CPT
25h 40m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 9:52 amCPT-MDW
20h 22m1 stop
$1,580Delta
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 18
KLM Logo
1:48 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB
24h 17m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:18 pmJNB-MDW
26h 19m2 stops
$1,694KLM
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
United Airlines Logo
2:20 pm - 10:20 amORD-DUR
37h 00m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 11:39 amDUR-ORD
31h 44m2 stops
$2,120United Airlines
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Sun, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 10

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Nov 12
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m
2 stops
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 2
JNB5:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
39h 13m
2 stops
ORD12:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,047
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Kenya Airways
Oct 20
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
44h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
42h 42m
2 stops
ORD12:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,078
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Kenya Airways
Oct 1
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
44h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 14
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 22m
2 stops
ORD5:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,079
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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 22
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 2
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$932
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 22
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 2
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$940
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 18
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 9
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$941
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 26, 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/22

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/2

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$932

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/2

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$940

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$941

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$983

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$997

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/20

1:08 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/4

9:30 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops23h 38m

$1,555

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/22

1:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

11:59 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$1,579

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

9:35 am-7:15 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

9:30 pm-9:52 am

1 stop20h 22m

$1,580

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

1:48 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

11:59 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,694

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

2:20 pm-10:20 am

2 stops37h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/10

10:55 am-11:39 am

2 stops31h 44m

$2,120

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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 $909. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $987.

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 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,244 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 $1,076 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,955 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $889Free CancellationRating
7.2
843 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,309 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,943 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,046Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,387 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,173Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,608 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,202Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,979 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $1,329Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,711 reviews
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