What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways 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 10 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?

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and JetBlue 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 October 2026, there are 10 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.

$651 Cheap Flights from Chicago to South Africa in 2026/27

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8:15 pm - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

12:20 am - 6:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$976Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 17

11:45 am - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m1 stop Istanbul

5:15 pm - 6:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$986Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 10 - Mon, Feb 22

6:30 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 5:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 34m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,023Kenya Airways

Mon, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 11

6:30 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 5:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 29m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,023Kenya Airways

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 10

6:00 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 5:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,046Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 12:46 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 46m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,046Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 18 - Sun, Nov 22

6:50 pm - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:25 pm - 2:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 05m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,055Qatar Airways

Mon, Feb 8 - Fri, Feb 19

7:20 pm - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

1:15 pm - 3:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,055Qatar Airways

Sun, Apr 18 - Fri, Apr 30

10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,160Ethiopian Air

Mon, Apr 12 - Sat, Apr 17

9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,174Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 15 - Wed, Feb 24

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6:10 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 5:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,099Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

11:45 am - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 10:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,132Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

12:45 pm - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 10:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,142Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,202Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,219Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

3:09 pm - 10:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

35h 21m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Doha Hamad Intl

1:50 pm - 2:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m3 stops Harare Lusaka Doha Hamad Intl

$1,466Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

6:50 pm - 5:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

38h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:00 am - 2:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

$1,503Qatar Airways

Mon, Nov 2 - Sat, Nov 14

7:45 pm - 5:35 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m1 stop Dubai Intl

10:15 pm - 3:10 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,584Emirates

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

6:30 pm - 10:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 10m3 stops Reykjavik Keflavik Intl Rome Fiumicino Madrid Barajas

9:40 am - 10:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 20m2 stops Cape Town Intl Istanbul

$1,609Multiple Airlines

Thu, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 18

9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

6:50 pm - 10:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,637Multiple Airlines

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

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Delta flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets

Delta

Feb 10

MDW10:51 amChicago Midway

23h 44m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 22

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MDW4:25 pmChicago Midway

$1,776

Delta

Feb 8

MDW10:51 amChicago Midway

23h 44m

1 stop

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 18

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

27h 35m

1 stop

MDW4:25 pmChicago Midway

$1,805

Delta

Feb 8

MDW1:41 pmChicago Midway

20h 54m

2 stops

CPT6:35 pmCape Town Intl

Feb 18

CPT8:50 pmCape Town Intl

23h 43m

2 stops

MDW12:33 pmChicago Midway

$1,810

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

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

Ethiopian Air

Apr 12

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 17

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,160

Ethiopian Air

Jan 18

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,174

Ethiopian Air

Nov 18

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 22

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,190

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/5

8:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/17

12:20 am-6:20 pm

1 stop26h 00m

$976

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/10

11:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/22

5:15 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 05m

$986

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

6:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/11

5:00 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,023

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/18

6:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/10

12:05 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$1,023

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

12:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,046

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/22

5:00 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops27h 46m

$1,046

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/8

6:50 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 2/19

7:25 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop27h 05m

$1,055

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/18

7:20 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 4/30

1:15 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 50m

$1,055

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/12

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/17

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,160

Quickest round-trip

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/15

9:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/24

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,174

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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, April 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 $1,103. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,144.

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 $1,383 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 $1,217 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$651
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $651. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $976.

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 October 2026, there are 10 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

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,697 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $894	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,461 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 336 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 1,042 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,221 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,711 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,321	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,243 reviews	Search Iberia flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,374	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 10,460 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,562	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,686 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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