What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Delta 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 53% 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?

Egyptair, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways 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 August 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.

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

35h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 12:46 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 41m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,018Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Tue, Nov 3

6:05 am - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 am - 12:46 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 21m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,018Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 25 - Thu, Dec 3

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

26h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 5:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,056Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27

6:10 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m2 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

$1,068Multiple Airlines

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 10

8:10 pm - 11:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,101Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22

8:10 pm - 11:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 05m1 stop Istanbul

$1,105Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 22

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

$1,214Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 1 - Mon, Feb 22

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

26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,214Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 29

7:20 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,251Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Sep 28

7:20 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,257Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 30

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

26h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 5:06 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 06m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,317Kenya Airways

Wed, Aug 12 - Fri, Aug 14

7:20 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,345Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 3

10:15 am - 1:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 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

$1,396Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 3

6:00 am - 12:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 12:17 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 17m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,396Kenya Airways

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31

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

$1,419Ethiopian Air

Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31

7:20 pm - 4:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,431Qatar Airways

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 3

7:20 pm - 4:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

8:55 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,537JetBlue

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

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

26h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:15 am - 5:01 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

$1,584Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Wed, Sep 2

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

31h 05m1 stop Istanbul

5:55 pm - 9:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m1 stop Istanbul

$1,589Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Thu, Sep 3

8:10 pm - 11:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

32h 40m1 stop Istanbul

5:20 pm - 10:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$7,742Turkish Airlines

Tue, Aug 11 - Tue, Jan 26

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Delta flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets

Delta

Sep 7

MDW6:05 amChicago Midway

28h 45m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 22

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

27h 10m

1 stop

MDW4:15 pmChicago Midway

$1,825

Delta

Sep 7

MDW12:46 pmChicago Midway

22h 04m

1 stop

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 22

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

20h 44m

1 stop

MDW9:49 amChicago Midway

$1,826

Delta

Sep 7

MDW1:19 pmChicago Midway

21h 31m

2 stops

CPT5:50 pmCape Town Intl

Sep 22

CPT8:05 pmCape Town Intl

23h 34m

2 stops

MDW12:39 pmChicago Midway

$1,830

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

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

Qatar Airways

Sep 21

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 28

JNB2:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,251

Qatar Airways

Sep 13

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 29

JNB2:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,257

Qatar Airways

Sep 8

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 29

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,260

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/28

6:10 am-12:25 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/3

12:05 pm-12:46 pm

2 stops32h 41m

$1,018

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

6:05 am-10:55 am

2 stops44h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

5:25 am-12:46 pm

2 stops39h 21m

$1,018

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

6:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

5:00 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops31h 20m

$1,056

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/27

6:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/10

12:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops37h 15m

$1,068

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,101

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/7

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/22

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,105

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/22

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,214

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/29

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,214

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/28

2:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,251

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

7:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/30

8:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,257

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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 $1,079. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,134.

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 $1,365 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 $1,239 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Direct flights	None

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 August 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 1,555 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,499 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,475 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,021 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 318 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,892 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,098	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,153 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,264 reviews	Search Iberia flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,089 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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