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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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 United Airlines 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 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to South Africa. Keep in mind that there are 11 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?

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As of July 2026, there are 11 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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8:15 pm - 12:05 pm

ORD

CPT

31h 50m

1 stop

5:20 pm - 10:00 am

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

$1,125Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 26 - Tue, Dec 8

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,126Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 24 - Tue, Sep 15

11:25 am - 11:50 am

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

4:35 pm - 9:40 am

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

$1,128Turkish Airlines

Sun, Aug 9 - Tue, Aug 25

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

$1,213Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

7:20 pm - 10:35 am

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DUR

32h 15m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 3:05 pm

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

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$1,214Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 am - 12:15 am

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JNB

35h 15m

2 stops

1:15 am - 4:17 pm

JNB

ORD

46h 02m

2 stops

$1,305Kenya Airways

Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2

10:15 am - 1:25 pm

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JNB

20h 10m

1 stop

8:20 am - 8:15 am

JNB

ORD

30h 55m

2 stops

$1,311Ethiopian Air

Tue, Aug 11 - Sun, Aug 30

6:00 am - 12:15 am

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JNB

35h 15m

2 stops

12:10 pm - 5:01 pm

JNB

ORD

35h 51m

2 stops

$1,323Kenya Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 25

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

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JNB

26h 25m

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2:30 pm - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,327Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Dec 17

8:35 pm - 1:30 pm

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HDS

33h 55m

2 stops

2:10 pm - 3:45 pm

HDS

ORD

56h 35m

2 stops

$2,099Emirates

Tue, Sep 15 - Sat, Sep 19

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

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Qatar Airways

Sep 21

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

DUR10:35 amDurban King Shaka Intl

Sep 30

DUR12:05 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,213

Qatar Airways

Sep 21

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

DUR10:35 amDurban King Shaka Intl

Sep 30

DUR12:05 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,214

Qatar Airways

Sep 21

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 15m

2 stops

DUR10:35 amDurban King Shaka Intl

Sep 30

DUR12:05 pmDurban King Shaka Intl

34h 00m

2 stops

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,228

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

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Ethiopian Air

Sep 28

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Oct 7

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,271

Ethiopian Air

Aug 24

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 31

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,304

Ethiopian Air

Aug 24

ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT2:10 pmCape Town Intl

Aug 31

CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,305

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Thu 11/26

8:15 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop31h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/8

5:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop24h 40m

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ORD - CPT

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/24

8:10 pm-11:50 am

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Cape Town Intl

Tue 9/15

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,126

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/9

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

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Tue 8/25

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

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ORD - DUR

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

12:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,213

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

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Mon 9/21

7:20 pm-10:35 am

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 9/30

12:05 pm-3:05 pm

2 stops34h 00m

$1,214

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ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/2

1:15 am-4:17 pm

2 stops46h 02m

$1,305

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ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/11

10:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/30

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,311

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

12:10 pm-5:01 pm

2 stops35h 51m

$1,323

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/29

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/17

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,327

ChicagoHoedspruit

ORD - HDS

ORDHDS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/15

8:35 pm-1:30 pm

2 stops33h 55m

Hoedspruit

Sat 9/19

2:10 pm-3:45 pm

2 stops56h 35m

$2,099

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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 $554. 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 $691.

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 $1,325 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 $1,131 on momondo.

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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 July 2026, there are 11 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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KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,532 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,438 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $795	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,453 reviews	Search Delta flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,008 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,021	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,766 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,739 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 8,091 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,275	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,927 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Iberia	PriceFrom $1,309	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.0 3,250 reviews	Search Iberia flights

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