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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from $548

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Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$827Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Apr 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pm
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
$832Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$837Ethiopian Air
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Apr 22
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 11:51 am
CPT
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ORD
23h 01m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
4:30 pm - 12:40 pm
ORD
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CPT
37h 10m
2 stops
$1,005United Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 6:40 pm
JNB
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MDW
28h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:10 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
23h 30m
2 stops
$1,015Delta
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Apr 5
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 6:40 pm
JNB
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MDW
28h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:35 am - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
$1,024Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Apr 7
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 5:37 pm
JNB
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MDW
25h 38m
2 stops
KLM Logo
12:47 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
25h 33m
2 stops
$1,047KLM
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Apr 7
United Airlines Logo
7:50 pm - 5:33 pm
CPT
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ORD
28h 43m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:40 pm - 3:20 pm
ORD
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CPT
34h 40m
1 stop
$1,059United Airlines
Mon, Jun 29 - Sun, Jul 26
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 6:45 pm
DUR
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ORD
39h 30m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
9:45 pm - 10:40 am
ORD
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DUR
52h 55m
2 stops
$1,089British Airways
Thu, Feb 19 - Mon, Feb 23
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:40 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 41m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:23 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 57m
2 stops
$1,604KLM
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Apr 16

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jun 13
CPT1:00 pmCape Town Intl
32h 50m
1 stop
ORD2:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 15
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 00m
1 stop
CPT10:20 amCape Town Intl
$1,236
Qatar Airways
Feb 19
DUR10:35 amDurban King Shaka Intl
59h 55m
3 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 23
ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
44h 51m
3 stops
DUR10:55 amDurban King Shaka Intl
$2,027
Qatar Airways
Feb 19
DUR10:35 amDurban King Shaka Intl
59h 55m
3 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 23
ORD4:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 45m
3 stops
DUR10:55 amDurban King Shaka Intl
$2,158

Ethiopian Air flights from South Africa to Chicago

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Chicago flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Feb 24
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 6
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$827
Ethiopian Air
Mar 4
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 11
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$832
Ethiopian Air
Feb 11
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 22
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$833

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Chicago 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 February 5, 2026.
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/24

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/6

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$827

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/11

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$832

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$837

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 3/5

8:50 pm-11:51 am

2 stops23h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

4:30 pm-12:40 pm

2 stops37h 10m

$1,005

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/23

10:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/5

1:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 30m

$1,015

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

10:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/7

9:35 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,024

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/23

11:59 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops25h 38m

Chicago Midway

Tue 4/7

12:47 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 33m

$1,047

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 6/29

7:50 pm-5:33 pm

2 stops28h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/26

9:40 pm-3:20 pm

1 stop34h 40m

$1,059

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/19

11:15 am-6:45 pm

2 stops39h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

9:45 pm-10:40 am

2 stops52h 55m

$1,089

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/26

11:59 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

1:23 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 57m

$1,604

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Chicago

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from South Africa, with most prices found around $958. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Chicago during September average around $997.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,100 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from South Africa for as low as $978 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on South Africa to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 17% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Chicago flight.

Cheap South Africa to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

22h 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Chicago takes 22h 00m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Chicago.
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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Chicago?

    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 South Africa to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Chicago

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Rating
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $843Free CancellationRating
7.2
955 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $846Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,387 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $867Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,210 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $935Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,242 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $955Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,157 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $999Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,449 reviews
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