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

Ethiopian Air and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to South Africa

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 48% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 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 December 2025, there are 8 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.

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8:00 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

24h 50m2 stops

10:45 am - 10:59 pm

JNB

ORD

43h 14m2 stops

$931Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Sun, Apr 26

7:01 am - 12:25 am

ORD

JNB

33h 24m2 stops

12:05 pm - 1:29 pm

JNB

ORD

33h 24m2 stops

$954Kenya Airways

Mon, Jan 26 - Thu, Feb 12

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 25m1 stop

2:30 pm - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m2 stops

$967Ethiopian Air

Sun, Jan 25 - Thu, Feb 12

10:15 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 55m1 stop

8:20 am - 8:15 am

JNB

ORD

30h 55m2 stops

$998Ethiopian Air

Mon, Mar 23 - Thu, Apr 2

12:50 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

40h 00m1 stop

5:15 pm - 7:25 pm

CPT

ORD

33h 10m1 stop

$1,136Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Mar 22

12:50 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

40h 00m1 stop

5:15 pm - 11:05 am

CPT

ORD

24h 50m1 stop

$1,139Turkish Airlines

Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 22

10:46 am - 7:15 pm

MDW

CPT

24h 29m1 stop

9:30 pm - 9:54 am

CPT

MDW

20h 24m1 stop

$1,373Delta

Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15

9:33 am - 7:15 pm

MDW

CPT

25h 42m2 stops

9:30 pm - 5:45 pm

CPT

MDW

28h 15m1 stop

$1,377Delta

Mon, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 15

1:26 pm - 9:55 pm

MDW

CPT

24h 29m2 stops

11:45 pm - 6:36 pm

CPT

MDW

26h 51m2 stops

$1,418KLM

Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 10

1:26 pm - 10:05 pm

MDW

JNB

24h 39m2 stops

11:59 pm - 5:55 pm

JNB

MDW

25h 56m2 stops

$1,582KLM

Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 9

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Jan 26

ORD7:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 49m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 31

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 10m

2 stops

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$954

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Kenya Airways

Feb 17

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 25m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 24

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 43m

2 stops

ORD5:43 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$959

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Kenya Airways

Jan 25

ORD7:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl

33h 24m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 12

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

28h 29m

2 stops

ORD1:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$981

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 15

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$967

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 25

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$990

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Ethiopian Air

Mar 23

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 2

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$998

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

8:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

10:45 am-10:59 pm

2 stops43h 14m

$931

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/26

7:01 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

12:05 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops33h 24m

$954

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/25

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/12

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$967

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$998

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/9

12:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/22

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,136

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

12:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 3/22

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,139

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

10:46 am-7:15 pm

1 stop24h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

9:30 pm-9:54 am

1 stop20h 24m

$1,373

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

9:33 am-7:15 pm

2 stops25h 42m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/15

9:30 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop28h 15m

$1,377

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/3

1:26 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 29m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

11:45 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops26h 51m

$1,418

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 1/25

1:26 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/9

11:59 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops25h 56m

$1,582

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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, 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 $984. 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 $1,255 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 $1,036 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 55m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 55m

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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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 December 2025, there are 8 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
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,107 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $885	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 916 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,053 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,056	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,685 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,602 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,118	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,102 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,014 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,512	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,432 reviews	Search KLM flights

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