What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Turkish Airlines 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, Ethiopian Air, and SAUDIA 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 February 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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8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$836Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$860Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 7

8:20 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

31h 30m

1 stop

5:15 pm - 11:05 am

CPT

ORD

24h 50m

1 stop

$878Turkish Airlines

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 10

8:31 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

24h 19m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 7:41 am

JNB

ORD

45h 41m

2 stops

$904Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, Apr 30

10:15 am - 6:20 pm

ORD

PLZ

25h 05m

2 stops

10:20 am - 8:15 am

PLZ

ORD

28h 55m

3 stops

$1,249Multiple Airlines

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 31

7:24 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

56h 11m

3 stops

11:15 am - 2:50 pm

DUR

ORD

34h 35m

2 stops

$1,299Qatar Airways

Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8

5:00 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

58h 35m

3 stops

5:00 pm - 2:50 pm

DUR

ORD

52h 50m

2 stops

$1,318Qatar Airways

Mon, Mar 30 - Mon, Apr 6

12:47 pm - 7:15 pm

MDW

CPT

23h 28m

1 stop

8:05 pm - 10:28 pm

CPT

MDW

33h 23m

1 stop

$1,739Delta

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Apr 12

1:10 pm - 7:15 pm

MDW

CPT

23h 05m

2 stops

8:05 pm - 10:28 pm

CPT

MDW

33h 23m

1 stop

$1,743Delta

Mon, Mar 9 - Sun, Apr 12

1:29 pm - 10:05 pm

MDW

JNB

24h 36m

2 stops

11:59 pm - 6:40 pm

JNB

MDW

25h 41m

2 stops

$1,799KLM

Thu, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 17

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 18

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$971

Ethiopian Air

Mar 18

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 25

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$977

Ethiopian Air

Mar 19

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 29

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$978

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

May 3

ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 11m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 18

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 11m

2 stops

ORD12:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$911

Kenya Airways

Mar 25

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 9

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 00m

2 stops

ORD5:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$914

Kenya Airways

May 2

ORD6:23 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

38h 27m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 18

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 21m

2 stops

ORD12:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$917

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/22

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$836

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

8:10 pm-11:50 am

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/7

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$860

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 3/10

5:15 pm-11:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$878

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

8:31 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

5:00 pm-7:41 am

2 stops45h 41m

$904

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

10:15 am-6:20 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 5/31

10:20 am-8:15 am

3 stops28h 55m

$1,249

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

7:24 pm-10:35 am

3 stops56h 11m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 4/8

11:15 am-2:50 pm

2 stops34h 35m

$1,299

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

5:00 pm-10:35 am

3 stops58h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 4/6

5:00 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops52h 50m

$1,318

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

12:47 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop23h 28m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/12

8:05 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop33h 23m

$1,739

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/9

1:10 pm-7:15 pm

2 stops23h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/12

8:05 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop33h 23m

$1,743

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

1:29 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

11:59 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops25h 41m

$1,799

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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, March 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 $987. The month of April is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,008.

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 $1,247 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 $1,051 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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Fastest flight time	17h 36m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 36m

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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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 February 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 7.7 1,455 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,220 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $806	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,208 reviews	Search Delta flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $876	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 292 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 962 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,292 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,397 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,741 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,752 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,307 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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