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, Qatar Airways, and Emirates 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 September 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.

$634 Cheap Flights from Chicago to South Africa in 2026/27

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

31h 34m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037Kenya Airways

Mon, Mar 8 - Thu, Apr 29

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

5:25 am - 5:19 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 54m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Dec 13

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

5:25 am - 5:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037Multiple 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 - 12:36 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037Multiple Airlines

Mon, Jan 18 - Wed, Feb 10

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

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 6:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,154Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Jan 19

12:45 pm - 11:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 15m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 6:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,154Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

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

26h 25m1 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

$1,212Ethiopian Air

Mon, Nov 16 - Wed, Dec 23

6:50 pm - 8:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

3:10 am - 2:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 20m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,212Qatar Airways

Tue, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 8

6:50 pm - 8:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

4:50 pm - 2:30 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

53h 40m2 stops Kigali Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,212Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 1 - Mon, Mar 8

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

$1,213Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

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7:00 am - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m2 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

26h 46m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

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

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,317Ethiopian Air

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 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

$1,441Ethiopian Air

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7

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

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:55 pm - 3:25 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 30m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,565Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

7:20 pm - 10:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

32h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:10 pm - 3:25 pmDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 15m2 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl

$1,676Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 15

7:20 pm - 10:40 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

32h 20m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl Johannesburg OR Tambo

7:10 pm - 5:40 amDUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 30m3 stops Maputo Intl Doha Hamad Intl Seattle/Tacoma Intl

$1,747Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 30 - Thu, Oct 15

8:35 pm - 8:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

40h 50m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

8:20 am - 4:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 40m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

$2,146Emirates

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 19

8:35 pm - 2:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

58h 50m3 stops Dubai Intl Lusaka Harare

10:00 am - 4:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 00m3 stops Harare Lusaka Dubai Intl

$2,427Emirates

Thu, Oct 1 - Wed, Oct 7

5:10 pm - 7:40 pmMDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:55 pm - 11:54 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

20h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$12,976Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 14

9:29 am - 7:40 pmMDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 11m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

9:55 pm - 6:00 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

27h 05m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

$12,980Delta

Fri, Oct 2 - Wed, Oct 14

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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets

Kenya Airways

Feb 1

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 13

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 34m

2 stops

ORD5:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,042

Kenya Airways

Nov 11

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 17

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 20m

2 stops

ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,098

Kenya Airways

Feb 28

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 7

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 36m

2 stops

ORD12:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,109

Egyptair flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Egyptair deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets

Egyptair

Nov 4

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,088

Egyptair

Nov 4

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 11

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,089

Egyptair

Nov 6

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

36h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 13

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

39h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,093

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/8

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/29

5:00 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops31h 34m

$1,037

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

6:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/13

5:25 am-5:19 pm

2 stops43h 54m

$1,037

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

5:25 am-5:20 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,037

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/18

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/10

5:00 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops27h 36m

$1,037

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/27

12:45 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/19

6:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$1,154

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

12:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

6:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$1,154

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/16

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/23

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,212

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/2

6:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

3:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$1,212

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/1

6:50 pm-8:40 am

1 stop29h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

4:50 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops53h 40m

$1,212

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,213

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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 $1,094. 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 $1,381 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 $1,158 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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Best Price Found	$634
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $634. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,037.

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 September 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

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 1,578 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,610 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $894	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,451 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,043 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 12,098 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,729 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,321	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,249 reviews	Search Iberia flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,374	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,256 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,562	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,667 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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