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Cheap flights from Chicago to South Africa from $686

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to South Africa departing on 4/1. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$686

Fastest flight time

17h 44m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $686. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $796.
The fastest flight from Chicago to South Africa takes 17h 44m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to South Africa. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to South Africa

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

Turkish Airlines. Air France, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to South Africa

What is the cheapest Chicago to South Africa flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Chicago - South Africa flight prices

Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago to South Africa

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to South Africa by changing tabs
Ethiopian Air
Apr 24
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 5
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 24
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 5
JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
2 stops
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 28
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
2 stops
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 13
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 00m
1 stop
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Sep 14
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 23
JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
43h 02m
2 stops
ORD1:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
British Airways
Sep 22
ORD7:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 30
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m
1 stop
ORD3:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 5
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 24
JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
43h 02m
2 stops
ORD1:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to South Africa

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to South Africa, view some of our deals below provided by Delta, KLM and SWISS
Multiple Airlines
Apr 1
ORD10:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
53h 50m
2 stops
CPT10:50 amCape Town Intl
SWISS
Jun 15
ORD2:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Turkish Airlines
Jul 16
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 20m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl

Search last-minute flights to South Africa from Chicago

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Ethiopian Air
Apr 1
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 9
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 6
ORD6:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 38m
2 stops
JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 18
JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
2 stops
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Apr 6
ORD2:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 36m
1 stop
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 17
JNB8:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 21m
2 stops
ORD8:21 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
SWISS
Apr 6
ORD7:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m
1 stop
JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 18
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m
1 stop
ORD4:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Air France
Apr 5
ORD6:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 03m
2 stops
JNB8:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 17
JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
1 stop
ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
KLM
Apr 5
ORD4:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m
1 stop
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 16
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 30m
1 stop
ORD2:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Best airlines flying from Chicago to South Africa

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Airline
Rating
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Price
Air FrancePriceFrom $740Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,885 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,691 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $762Free CancellationRating
7.3
813 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $770Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,418 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $788Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,744 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $818Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,481 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,202 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $977Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,968 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,060Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,558 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,130Free CancellationRating
7.0
7,892 reviews
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American Airlines flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best American Airlines deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 28
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
2 stops
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 13
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 00m
1 stop
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 28
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
2 stops
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 13
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 36m
2 stops
ORD8:56 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 28
ORD10:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 13
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 35m
1 stop
ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

British Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

Our best British Airways deals on Chicago to South Africa flight tickets
British Airways
Sep 22
ORD7:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 30
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 30m
1 stop
ORD3:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
British Airways
May 1
ORD10:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m
1 stop
ORD1:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

  • 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.

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  • 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.


Alternative routes for Chicago to South Africa

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
Chicago to Johannesburg Flights
Fastest flight time19h 50m
Cheapest price$757
Chicago to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time21h 15m
Cheapest price$1,008
Chicago to Sun City Resort Flights
Fastest flight time36h 30m
Cheapest price$1,086
St. Louis to Johannesburg Flights
Fastest flight time32h 05m
Cheapest price$1,490
Chicago to Durban Flights
Fastest flight time24h 30m
Cheapest price$1,135
St. Louis to Cape Town Flights
Fastest flight time37h 00m
Cheapest price$1,337
Chicago to Port Elizabeth Flights
Fastest flight time24h 55m
Cheapest price$1,237
Chicago to Polokwane Flights
Fastest flight time37h 00m
Cheapest price$1,803
Chicago to Hoedspruit Flights
Fastest flight time31h 00m
Cheapest price$2,049

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