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

Etihad Airways is the most popular carrier 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 45% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 9 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 September 2025, there are 9 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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10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB

19h 50m1 stop

8:20 am - 8:40 amJNB-ORD

31h 20m2 stops

$932Ethiopian Air

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Thu, Oct 23 - Thu, Oct 30

10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB

19h 50m1 stop

8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD

30h 55m2 stops

$942Ethiopian Air

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Sun, Oct 5 - Sun, Oct 12

7:00 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

25h 50m2 stops

5:00 pm - 12:17 pmJNB-ORD

26h 17m2 stops

$957Kenya Airways

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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 28

11:50 am - 11:50 amORD-CPT

40h 00m1 stop

5:15 pm - 6:25 pmCPT-ORD

33h 10m1 stop

$996Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 10

11:50 am - 11:50 amORD-CPT

40h 00m1 stop

5:15 pm - 10:05 amCPT-ORD

24h 50m1 stop

$1,011Turkish Airlines

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Mon, Dec 1 - Tue, Dec 9

11:10 am - 7:15 pmMDW-CPT

24h 05m2 stops

9:30 pm - 12:34 pmCPT-MDW

23h 04m2 stops

$1,385Delta

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Sat, Nov 8 - Thu, Nov 20

12:48 pm - 5:50 pmMDW-CPT

22h 02m1 stop

8:05 pm - 11:53 amCPT-MDW

22h 48m1 stop

$1,551Delta

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Mon, Oct 6 - Sun, Oct 19

1:00 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB

25h 05m2 stops

11:59 pm - 6:08 pmJNB-MDW

26h 09m2 stops

$1,580KLM

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Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

1:08 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB

24h 57m2 stops

11:59 pm - 6:18 pmJNB-MDW

26h 19m2 stops

$1,605KLM

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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13

6:45 pm - 10:20 amORD-DUR

55h 35m2 stops

10:55 am - 3:25 pmDUR-ORD

36h 30m2 stops

$2,476British Airways

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 23

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 30

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 5

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 12

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$942

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 18

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$969

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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to South Africa

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Kenya Airways

Sep 24

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 28

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 17m

2 stops

ORD12:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$957

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Kenya Airways

Oct 1

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 13

JNB1:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

46h 57m

2 stops

ORD5:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,021

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Kenya Airways

Sep 12

ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 23

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 06m

2 stops

ORD12:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,052

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ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/23

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/30

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$932

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$942

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/24

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

5:00 pm-12:17 pm

2 stops26h 17m

$957

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/10

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

$996

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

11:50 am-11:50 am

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/9

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$1,011

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Sat 11/8

11:10 am-7:15 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/20

9:30 pm-12:34 pm

2 stops23h 04m

$1,385

ChicagoCape Town

MDW - CPT

MDWCPT

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/6

12:48 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop22h 02m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 10/19

8:05 pm-11:53 am

1 stop22h 48m

$1,551

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 2/12

1:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

11:59 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops26h 09m

$1,580

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

1:08 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

11:59 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,605

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/25

6:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops55h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/9

10:55 am-3:25 pm

2 stops36h 30m

$2,476

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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 $911. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $987.

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 $1,245 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 $1,084 on momondo.

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How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to South Africa?
As of September 2025, there are 9 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 3,968 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 861 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 10,000 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,937 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,046	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,385 reviews	Search KLM flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,049	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,361 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,173	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,624 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 7,960 reviews	Search Delta flights
SWISS	PriceFrom $1,329	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.5 1,731 reviews	Search SWISS 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 6% 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 is the most popular carrier 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to South Africa with momondo

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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