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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa from $566

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
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8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
$877Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Oct 8 - Wed, Oct 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
$886Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 11 - Wed, Feb 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
$888Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$1,001Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
29h 05m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
4:35 pm - 9:40 amCPT-ORD
24h 05m1 stop
$1,010Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 22
American Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 10:20 amORD-CPT
31h 35m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
10:10 pm - 1:50 pmCPT-ORD
23h 40m1 stop
$1,016American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
American Airlines Logo
8:28 pm - 10:20 amORD-CPT
29h 52m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 3:25 pmCPT-ORD
26h 50m1 stop
$1,020American Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 17
British Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
29h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 2:50 pmCPT-ORD
26h 55m1 stop
$1,070British Airways
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 21
British Airways Logo
10:35 pm - 11:00 amORD-CPT
29h 25m1 stop
British Airways Logo
6:55 pm - 11:50 amCPT-ORD
23h 55m1 stop
$1,101British Airways
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Sun, Sep 7 - Sun, Sep 14
United Airlines Logo
3:45 pm - 10:20 amORD-DUR
35h 35m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
10:55 am - 10:35 amDUR-ORD
30h 40m2 stops
$2,120United Airlines
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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
Oct 8
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 22
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$877
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 11
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 25
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$886
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 22
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 2
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$888
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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
Oct 1
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 25m
2 stops
JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 18
JNB1:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
41h 52m
2 stops
ORD12:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,016
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Kenya Airways
Nov 5
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 12
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
48h 01m
2 stops
ORD5:36 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,079
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Kenya Airways
Oct 22
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 1
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
47h 47m
2 stops
ORD6:22 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,080
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/8

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/22

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$877

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/11

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$886

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/2

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$888

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/3

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,001

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/15

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 9/22

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,010

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

6:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop31h 35m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

10:10 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,016

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

8:28 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 52m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 11/17

8:35 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop26h 50m

$1,020

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

10:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/21

6:55 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,070

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

10:35 pm-11:00 am

1 stop29h 25m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/14

6:55 pm-11:50 am

1 stop23h 55m

$1,101

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

3:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops35h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 9/2

10:55 am-10:35 am

2 stops30h 40m

$2,120

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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, March 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 $995. The month of October is another great option to travel to South Africa, with average flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $998.

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 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 $1,243 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 $1,076 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 14% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight.

Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

Best Price Found

$566

Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

None

Airports in South Africa

2 airports
The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $566. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $877.
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. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Cape Town Intl Airport.
There are 2 airports near South Africa: Cape Town Intl (CPT), Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)
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  • 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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7.3
3,945 reviews
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6.9
276 reviews
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7.2
835 reviews
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6.6
7,277 reviews
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8,925 reviews
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