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

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

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and United 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 51% 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.

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 July 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.

$661 Cheap Flights from Chicago to South Africa in 2026

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11:25 am - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,096Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 23 - Tue, Sep 8

11:45 am - 11:00 pm

ORD

CPT

27h 15m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 10:00 am

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

$1,112Turkish Airlines

Mon, Nov 9 - Thu, Nov 26

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,140Turkish Airlines

Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

$1,278Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

$1,279Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

10:15 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

8:20 am - 8:15 am

JNB

ORD

30h 55m

2 stops

$1,310Ethiopian Air

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

5:30 am - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

34h 10m

3 stops

$1,317Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

6:00 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 12:17 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 17m

2 stops

$1,324Kenya Airways

Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31

6:05 am - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

28h 45m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 10:37 am

CPT

MDW

21h 32m

1 stop

$1,826Delta

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 25

1:25 pm - 5:50 pm

MDW

CPT

21h 25m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 12:39 pm

CPT

MDW

23h 34m

2 stops

$1,830Delta

Mon, Aug 10 - Sun, Sep 13

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Egyptair flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets

Egyptair

Aug 21

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 28

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,306

Egyptair

Aug 21

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 28

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,346

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Sep 13

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 4

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,244

Ethiopian Air

Sep 10

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 26

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,261

Ethiopian Air

Oct 7

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 21

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,270

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/23

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/8

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,096

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

11:45 am-11:00 pm

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/26

5:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

$1,112

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/24

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,140

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

12:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,278

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

12:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,279

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/22

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,310

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

5:30 am-7:40 am

3 stops34h 10m

$1,317

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

5:00 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$1,324

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/31

6:05 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/25

8:05 pm-10:37 am

1 stop21h 32m

$1,826

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/10

1:25 pm-5:50 pm

2 stops21h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/13

8:05 pm-12:39 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$1,830

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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, September 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 $543. The month of February is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $554.

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 $1,328 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 $1,131 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 8% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 10m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 10m

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 July 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 1,537 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,442 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,459 reviews	Search Delta flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,010 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 310 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,021	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,805 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,743 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,107 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,978 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,252 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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