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

Turkish Airlines, Egyptair, and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to South Africa

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.

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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6:05 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 am - 12:46 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 11m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,024Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

6:05 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 20m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 am - 5:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 45m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,030Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

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

44h 09m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,037Multiple Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 18

6:05 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m2 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

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

$1,109Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 27 - Tue, Oct 13

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

$1,114Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 30

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

$1,211Ethiopian Air

Wed, Sep 16 - Wed, Sep 23

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

20h 15m1 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

$1,213Ethiopian Air

Sun, Sep 27 - Sun, Oct 4

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

$1,264Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Oct 5

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

$1,264Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

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

31h 01m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,322Multiple Airlines

Tue, Aug 18 - Thu, Aug 20

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

20h 15m1 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

$1,351Ethiopian Air

Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 3

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

20h 15m1 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

Sat, Aug 22 - 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 - 4:17 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 17m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,399Kenya Airways

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 21

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

1:15 am - 4:17 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 02m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,399Kenya Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

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 - 4:17 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 17m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,399Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 3

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

$1,564Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - 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

$1,564Qatar Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 3

9:59 am - 9:20 pmMDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 21m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 6:01 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

25h 46m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$2,852KLM

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 21

1:25 pm - 9:20 pmMDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 6:01 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

25h 46m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$2,852KLM

Wed, Aug 19 - Fri, Aug 21

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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 27

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Oct 13

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,109

Turkish Airlines

Sep 14

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Sep 30

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,114

Turkish Airlines

Sep 27

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Oct 13

CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,118

Virgin Atlantic flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets

Virgin Atlantic

Sep 27

MDW1:00 pmChicago Midway

23h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 4

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 20m

1 stop

MDW4:15 pmChicago Midway

$1,958

Virgin Atlantic

Sep 29

MDW5:11 pmChicago Midway

19h 29m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 6

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 19m

1 stop

MDW4:14 pmChicago Midway

$2,023

Virgin Atlantic

Sep 28

MDW5:10 pmChicago Midway

19h 30m

1 stop

JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 5

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 24m

1 stop

MDW4:19 pmChicago Midway

$2,051

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

6:05 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/16

1:35 am-12:46 pm

2 stops43h 11m

$1,024

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

6:05 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/16

1:35 am-5:20 pm

2 stops47h 45m

$1,030

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/5

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/18

5:25 am-5:34 pm

2 stops44h 09m

$1,037

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

6:05 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

5:25 am-5:20 pm

2 stops43h 55m

$1,037

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,109

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/14

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 9/30

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,114

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/16

10:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/23

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,211

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/27

10:15 am-1:30 pm

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/4

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,213

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/28

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/5

8:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,264

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

2:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,264

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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 $1,090. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,139.

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 $1,366 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 $1,246 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 5% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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Best Price Found	$688
Fastest flight time	17h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $688. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,024.

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

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 1,559 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,498 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,477 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,032 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 324 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,958 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,258 reviews	Search Iberia flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,103 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,562	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,657 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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