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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa from $580

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6:45 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 05m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 5:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
36h 00m
2 stops
$871Multiple Airlines
Wed, Mar 18 - Tue, Mar 31
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7:00 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
24h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 12:57 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 57m
2 stops
$971Kenya Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 31
Kenya Airways Logo
6:04 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 46m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 12:26 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 26m
2 stops
$972Kenya Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23
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6:45 am - 12:25 am
ORD
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JNB
34h 40m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 5:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 10m
2 stops
$973Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 26
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9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
$977Ethiopian Air
Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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8:20 pm - 11:50 am
ORD
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CPT
31h 30m
1 stop
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5:15 pm - 10:05 am
CPT
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ORD
24h 50m
1 stop
$988Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Wed, Mar 4
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11:25 am - 11:50 am
ORD
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CPT
41h 25m
1 stop
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4:35 pm - 9:40 am
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
$989Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
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$1,017Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 13
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8:20 pm - 10:55 am
ORD
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DUR
54h 35m
3 stops
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7:00 am - 3:45 pm
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ORD
39h 45m
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$1,604Qatar Airways
Thu, Feb 26 - Wed, Mar 11
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8:05 pm - 10:55 am
ORD
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31h 50m
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7:00 am - 3:45 pm
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ORD
39h 45m
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$1,671Qatar Airways
Sun, Mar 8 - Thu, Mar 12

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

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Ethiopian Air
Feb 4
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 18
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$975
Ethiopian Air
Feb 5
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 15
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$977
Ethiopian Air
Mar 1
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 13
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,017

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Feb 3
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 25m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 3
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 29m
2 stops
ORD1:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$964
Kenya Airways
Mar 4
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 31
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 57m
2 stops
ORD12:57 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$971
Kenya Airways
Apr 15
ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 46m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 23
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 26m
2 stops
ORD12:26 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$972

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/18

6:45 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

12:10 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops36h 00m

$871

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

5:00 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$971

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

6:04 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

5:00 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$972

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/13

6:45 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/26

5:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$973

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$977

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 3/4

5:15 pm-10:05 am

1 stop24h 50m

$988

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 4/15

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$989

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,017

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/26

8:20 pm-10:55 am

3 stops54h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 3/11

7:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,604

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/8

8:05 pm-10:55 am

2 stops31h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 3/12

7:00 am-3:45 pm

2 stops39h 45m

$1,671

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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 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 $902. The month of March is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $1,067.

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 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 $1,237 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 $1,064 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 19h 50m
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    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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7.3
4,208 reviews
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7.7
1,443 reviews
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7.9
8,127 reviews
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7.2
955 reviews
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7.2
11,206 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $920Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,375 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,071Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,727 reviews
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6.7
7,705 reviews
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7.4
9,215 reviews
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