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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from $414

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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 10:50 amORD-JNB
30h 30m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 6:25 pmJNB-ORD
31h 15m1 stop
$832Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB
39h 00m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 6:25 pmJNB-ORD
31h 15m1 stop
$836Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,029Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 2:35 pmORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 50m2 stops
$1,034Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15
Delta Logo
12:48 pm - 7:15 pmMDW-CPT
22h 27m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 9:53 amCPT-MDW
20h 23m1 stop
$1,372Delta
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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 3
Delta Logo
1:26 pm - 7:15 pmMDW-CPT
21h 49m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 9:53 amCPT-MDW
20h 23m1 stop
$1,376Delta
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Sun, Jan 25 - Tue, Feb 3
KLM Logo
1:29 pm - 9:55 pmMDW-CPT
24h 26m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:45 pm - 5:55 pmCPT-MDW
26h 10m2 stops
$1,400KLM
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Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 4
KLM Logo
1:29 pm - 9:55 pmMDW-CPT
24h 26m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:45 pm - 6:36 pmCPT-MDW
26h 51m2 stops
$1,416KLM
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Tue, Jan 27 - Tue, Feb 3
Qatar Airways Logo
7:00 am - 10:55 amORD-DUR
43h 55m3 stops
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7:00 am - 2:30 pmDUR-ORD
39h 30m2 stops
$1,651Qatar Airways
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Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 25
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 11:55 amORD-PLZ
33h 05m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:15 am - 2:30 pmPLZ-ORD
38h 15m3 stops
$1,843Qatar Airways
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Fri, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 3

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jan 20
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$832
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 27
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 17
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$836
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 26
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 23
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$855
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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Jan 29
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 4
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$912
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Etihad Airways
Jan 26
ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 4
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD7:35 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$926
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$832

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/27

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$836

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/28

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/8

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,029

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

9:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

1:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 50m

$1,034

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

12:48 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop22h 27m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-9:53 am

1 stop20h 23m

$1,372

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

1:26 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops21h 49m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

9:30 pm-9:53 am

1 stop20h 23m

$1,376

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/27

1:29 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

11:45 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,400

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/27

1:29 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 26m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/3

11:45 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,416

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/14

7:00 am-10:55 am

3 stops43h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 2/25

7:00 am-2:30 pm

2 stops39h 30m

$1,651

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

6:50 pm-11:55 am

2 stops33h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 2/3

8:15 am-2:30 pm

3 stops38h 15m

$1,843

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

In general, March 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 $987. The month of April is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,009.

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 $1,254 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 $1,004 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time

18h 31m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 18h 31m
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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    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.

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,071 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $885Free CancellationRating
7.2
903 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,045 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,071Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,679 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,097Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,550 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,118Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,063 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,202Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,011 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,445Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,426 reviews
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