What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl to South Africa?

Egyptair, Turkish Airlines, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago O'Hare Intl to South Africa

What airlines fly to South Africa?

Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?

Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?

As of August 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa.

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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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7:10 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:50 pm - 10:07 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 17m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$977Delta

Mon, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 28

4:50 pm - 5:50 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

30h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

7:40 am - 2:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$989KLM

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

1:55 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 30m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

11:00 pm - 2:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$989KLM

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

1:51 pm - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

7:40 am - 2:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,008Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12

7:25 pm - 6:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

28h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

7:30 am - 2:25 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 55m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,040Multiple Airlines

Fri, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 8

6:25 pm - 5:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 25m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 pm - 6:56 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,082Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

6:00 am - 3:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 5:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 34m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,110Kenya Airways

Sun, Jan 24 - Sun, Jan 31

8:10 pm - 10:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 05m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 11:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,134Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Tue, Oct 27

6:30 am - 12:15 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 5:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,137Kenya Airways

Mon, Oct 19 - Thu, Oct 29

11:45 am - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m1 stop Istanbul

5:20 pm - 6:20 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 00m1 stop Istanbul

$1,138Turkish Airlines

Wed, Feb 17 - Wed, Feb 24

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4:20 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 05m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 2:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,039KLM

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6

1:59 pm - 9:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 26m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 2:30 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

$1,044KLM

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,307Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,319Ethiopian Air

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6

8:45 pm - 11:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 15m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 3:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,493Iberia

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6

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

$1,543Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Thu, Aug 27

6:15 pm - 11:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

33h 45m1 stop London Heathrow

6:50 pm - 3:00 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m1 stop London Heathrow

$1,675Iberia

Fri, Aug 28 - Sun, Sep 6

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:15 pm - 3:05 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,794Multiple Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Sat, Aug 29

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

1:15 pm - 3:55 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 40m1 stop Dubai Intl

$1,836Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Fri, Aug 28

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

1:15 am - 12:17 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 02m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$2,671Kenya Airways

Tue, Aug 25 - Wed, Aug 26

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JetBlue flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

Our best JetBlue deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight tickets

JetBlue

Sep 9

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 26

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,284

JetBlue

Sep 5

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 19

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,324

JetBlue

Sep 5

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 19

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,343

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Nov 15

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 11

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,210

Ethiopian Air

Sep 10

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 27

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,211

Ethiopian Air

Oct 7

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 15m

1 stop

JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 14

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,214

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/18

7:10 am-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 1/28

8:50 pm-10:07 am

1 stop21h 17m

$977

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

4:50 pm-5:50 am

1 stop30h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

7:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$989

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ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

1:55 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

11:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

$989

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

1:51 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop20h 59m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

7:40 am-2:15 pm

1 stop37h 35m

$1,008

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/30

7:25 pm-6:25 am

1 stop28h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 11/8

7:30 am-2:25 pm

1 stop38h 55m

$1,040

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

6:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop40h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 9/25

8:05 pm-6:56 pm

1 stop29h 51m

$1,082

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/24

6:00 am-3:55 am

2 stops37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/31

5:00 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops32h 34m

$1,110

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/11

8:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

6:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,134

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

6:30 am-12:15 am

2 stops34h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/29

12:05 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops36h 15m

$1,137

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/17

11:45 am-12:05 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 2/24

5:20 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop33h 00m

$1,138

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $1,112. The month of November is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $1,157.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around $1,353 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 O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $1,246 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flights?

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

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Best Price Found	$653
Fastest flight time	20h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $653. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $977.

The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 20h 15m

There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa are refreshed on a daily basis.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?
As of August 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

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KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,565 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,530 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $990	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,032 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,990 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,321	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,258 reviews	Search Iberia flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,372	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,120 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,562	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,656 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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