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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from $543

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Turkish Airlines Logo
9:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 7:25 pmCPT-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
$925Turkish Airlines
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dom., mar. 15 - dom., mar. 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB
39h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 amJNB-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$925Turkish Airlines
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jue., ene. 15 - sáb., ene. 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$996Ethiopian Air
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jue., dic. 4 - mié., dic. 17
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:40 amJNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$1,019Ethiopian Air
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mié., mar. 4 - mar., mar. 10
Delta Logo
1:15 pm - 7:15 pmMDW-CPT
22h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
9:30 pm - 12:34 pmCPT-MDW
23h 04m2 stops
$1,236Delta
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jue., nov. 13 - jue., nov. 20
Delta Logo
5:34 pm - 7:15 pmMDW-CPT
17h 41m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 pm - 6:18 pmCPT-MDW
26h 33m2 stops
$1,324Delta
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dom., nov. 23 - sáb., dic. 6
KLM Logo
1:15 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB
24h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:00 pmJNB-MDW
26h 01m2 stops
$1,730KLM
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mar., nov. 18 - mié., dic. 3
KLM Logo
1:15 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB
24h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:18 pmJNB-MDW
26h 19m2 stops
$1,806KLM
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jue., nov. 20 - jue., nov. 27
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 3:35 pmORD-DUR
36h 45m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 pm - 2:30 pmDUR-ORD
34h 05m2 stops
$1,950Qatar Airways
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mié., feb. 11 - dom., feb. 15
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 5:45 pmORD-PLZ
39h 25m3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
7:00 am - 3:05 pmPLZ-ORD
39h 05m2 stops
$2,117Qatar Airways
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vie., abr. 24 - mar., abr. 28

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Kenya Airways
Mar 31
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 21
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
36h 31m
2 stops
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$975
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Kenya Airways
Jan 21
ORD7:01 amChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 54m
2 stops
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 31
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
48h 10m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$986
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Kenya Airways
Mar 31
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 20
JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
47h 26m
2 stops
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,002
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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
Apr 17
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 8
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$991
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Etihad Airways
Apr 16
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 29
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,051
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Etihad Airways
Apr 17
ORD2:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 1
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,071
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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 noviembre 3, 2025.
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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/15

9:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/22

5:15 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$925

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 1/15

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 1/31

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$925

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/17

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$996

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/10

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,019

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

jue. 11/13

1:15 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops22h 00m

Cape Town Intl

jue. 11/20

9:30 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$1,236

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

dom. 11/23

5:34 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Cape Town Intl

sáb. 12/6

11:45 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,324

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

mar. 11/18

1:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 12/3

11:59 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops26h 01m

$1,730

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

jue. 11/20

1:15 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/27

11:59 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,806

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 2/11

6:50 pm-3:35 pm

3 stops36h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

dom. 2/15

12:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops34h 05m

$1,950

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 4/24

7:20 pm-5:45 pm

3 stops39h 25m

Port Elizabeth

mar. 4/28

7:00 am-3:05 pm

2 stops39h 05m

$2,117

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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 $913. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $988.

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 $1,260 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 $974 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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  • 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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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,040 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $885Free CancellationRating
7.2
886 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,035 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,071Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,660 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,097Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,494 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,996 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,179Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,405 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,202Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,001 reviews
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