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

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to South Africa

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 47% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 8 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 October 2025, there are 8 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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7:00 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

24h 50m2 stops

5:00 pm - 1:17 pmJNB-ORD

28h 17m2 stops

$958Multiple Airlines

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Fri, Nov 14 - Sun, Nov 23

9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB

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$964Ethiopian Air

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8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT

31h 30m1 stop

5:15 pm - 6:25 pmCPT-ORD

33h 10m1 stop

$1,009Turkish Airlines

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11:50 am - 11:50 amORD-CPT

40h 00m1 stop

5:15 pm - 10:05 amCPT-ORD

24h 50m1 stop

$1,021Turkish Airlines

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6:50 pm - 3:55 amORD-JNB

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3:10 am - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD

43h 20m2 stops

$1,050Qatar Airways

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6:50 pm - 3:55 amORD-JNB

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43h 20m2 stops

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5:34 pm - 7:15 pmMDW-CPT

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11:45 pm - 6:18 pmCPT-MDW

26h 33m2 stops

$1,423Delta

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1:15 pm - 9:55 pmMDW-CPT

24h 40m2 stops

11:45 pm - 6:18 pmCPT-MDW

26h 33m2 stops

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9:34 am - 7:15 pmMDW-CPT

25h 41m2 stops

11:45 pm - 6:18 pmCPT-MDW

26h 33m2 stops

$1,428Delta

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1:08 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB

24h 57m2 stops

11:59 pm - 6:18 pmJNB-MDW

26h 19m2 stops

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 16

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 19

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 26

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 17

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 50m

1 stop

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

Dec 3

CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl

25h 05m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$987

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Kenya Airways

Mar 31

ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 20m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 10

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

36h 27m

2 stops

ORD5:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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Nov 19

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 6

JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

48h 11m

2 stops

ORD5:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$980

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Nov 3

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 18

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

27h 39m

2 stops

ORD12:39 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$984

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Fri 11/14

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/23

5:00 pm-1:17 pm

2 stops28h 17m

$958

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/26

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$964

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/29

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/4

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$1,009

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ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/18

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 12/4

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,021

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

6:50 pm-3:55 am

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

3:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$1,050

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/3

6:50 pm-3:55 am

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

3:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$1,054

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MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

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Sun 11/9

5:34 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop17h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

11:45 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,423

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MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

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Tue 11/11

1:15 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 11/18

11:45 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,426

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sun 11/9

9:34 am-7:15 pm

2 stops25h 41m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/16

11:45 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,428

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MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/3

1:08 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 57m

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Tue 11/18

11:59 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,598

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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.

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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 October 2025, there are 8 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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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $764	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,007 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 873 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,039 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,454 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,110	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,975 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,168	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,647 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,179	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,402 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,972 reviews	Search Delta flights

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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?

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

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?

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to South Africa flight.

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

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and SWISS are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Cheap Chicago to South Africa flight deals and tips

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to South Africa?

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to South Africa?

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to South Africa?

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to South Africa

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Why use momondo?

Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to South Africa?

Can I find flights from Chicago to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to South Africa?

I’m not ready to book a flight from Chicago to South Africa right now. Can momondo alert me if prices change?

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