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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and RwandAir are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 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?

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 March 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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11:25 am - 11:50 am

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41h 25m

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4:35 pm - 9:40 am

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ORD

24h 05m

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$858Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 18

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

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32h 40m

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24h 05m

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$861Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 18

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

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32h 40m

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24h 05m

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$863Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

8:10 pm - 11:50 am

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32h 40m

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4:35 pm - 9:40 am

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24h 05m

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$888Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2

5:57 pm - 12:15 am

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47h 18m

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5:00 pm - 8:49 pm

JNB

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34h 49m

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$986Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

8:31 am - 12:15 am

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32h 44m

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1:15 am - 7:41 am

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61h 26m

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$995Multiple Airlines

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6:00 am - 3:50 pm

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26h 50m

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12:10 pm - 12:41 pm

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31h 31m

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$998Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

7:20 pm - 4:00 am

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25h 40m

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$1,014Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

6:00 am - 3:50 pm

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26h 50m

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Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

7:20 pm - 8:50 am

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30h 30m

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8:40 pm - 3:05 pm

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25h 25m

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$1,019Qatar Airways

Mon, Apr 13 - Wed, May 6

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

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Sep 7

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 17

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,014

Qatar Airways

Apr 13

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB8:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 6

JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,019

Qatar Airways

Sep 1

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB9:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 15

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,020

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

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Kenya Airways

Sep 7

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

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JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 17

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 31m

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ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$998

Kenya Airways

Sep 9

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

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JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 22

JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 41m

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ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,018

Kenya Airways

May 4

ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 46m

2 stops

JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 06m

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ORD12:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,031

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8:31 am-12:15 am

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1:15 am-7:41 am

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6:00 am-3:50 pm

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Mon 9/7

7:20 pm-4:00 am

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8:55 pm-3:05 pm

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6:00 am-3:50 pm

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2 stops26h 41m

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7:20 pm-8:50 am

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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, 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 $992. 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 $1,080.

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 $1,282 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 $946 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	19h 50m
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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 19h 50m

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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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 March 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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

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KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,477 reviews	Search KLM flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $783	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,274 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $806	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,318 reviews	Search Delta flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,429 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $947	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 300 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $977	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 977 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,052	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,486 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,053	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,732 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,103	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,813 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,132	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,463 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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