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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from $598

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United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:36 am
CPT
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ORD
20h 36m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 3:20 pm
ORD
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CPT
23h 40m
1 stop
$1,016United Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Sat, Jul 4
United Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 1:08 pm
CPT
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ORD
24h 08m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:40 am - 3:20 pm
ORD
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CPT
23h 40m
1 stop
$1,020United Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Sat, Jul 4
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,030Etihad Airways
Sat, Aug 8 - Sat, Aug 22
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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ORD
33h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 4:00 am
ORD
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
$1,038Qatar Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
7:50 pm - 4:50 pm
JNB
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ORD
28h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 4:00 am
ORD
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
$1,040Qatar Airways
Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Aug 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 3:40 pm
JNB
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ORD
36h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:10 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
$1,063Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 29 - Mon, Aug 3
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:18 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 03m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:27 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 53m
2 stops
$1,269KLM
Tue, Jun 9 - Mon, Aug 17
Delta Logo
8:05 pm - 10:17 pm
CPT
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MDW
33h 12m
1 stop
Delta Logo
4:25 pm - 5:50 pm
MDW
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CPT
18h 25m
1 stop
$1,297Delta
Sun, Jun 21 - Sat, Jul 4
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 12:38 pm
CPT
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MDW
44h 23m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:50 pm
MDW
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CPT
28h 50m
1 stop
$1,311Delta
Wed, Jul 15 - Mon, Jul 27
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 9:09 pm
CPT
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MDW
28h 54m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:26 pm - 9:25 pm
MDW
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CPT
24h 59m
2 stops
$1,407KLM
Wed, Jun 3 - Sat, Jun 20

British Airways flights from South Africa to Chicago

Our best British Airways deals on South Africa to Chicago flight tickets
British Airways
Sep 15
DUR11:15 amDurban King Shaka Intl
37h 20m
2 stops
ORD5:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 19
ORD7:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
56h 35m
2 stops
DUR10:40 amDurban King Shaka Intl
$1,388
British Airways
Sep 15
DUR11:15 amDurban King Shaka Intl
32h 15m
2 stops
ORD12:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 19
ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
54h 25m
2 stops
DUR10:40 amDurban King Shaka Intl
$1,429
British Airways
May 18
CPT6:50 pmCape Town Intl
28h 10m
2 stops
ORD4:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 25
ORD10:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 40m
2 stops
CPT11:00 amCape Town Intl
$1,485

Qatar Airways flights from South Africa to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on South Africa to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sep 3
JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 25m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 13
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,038
Qatar Airways
Jun 9
JNB7:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m
1 stop
ORD4:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 17
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,040
Qatar Airways
Sep 1
JNB12:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 25m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 14
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 00m
1 stop
JNB3:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,043

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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 May 15, 2026.
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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

8:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop20h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

8:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,016

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 6/16

8:00 pm-1:08 pm

2 stops24h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/4

8:40 am-3:20 pm

1 stop23h 40m

$1,020

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/8

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,030

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

12:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/13

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,038

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/9

7:50 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/17

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

$1,040

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/29

9:50 am-3:40 pm

1 stop36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/3

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$1,063

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/9

11:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Mon 8/17

1:27 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 53m

$1,269

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/21

8:05 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop33h 12m

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/4

4:25 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$1,297

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 7/15

11:15 pm-12:38 pm

2 stops44h 23m

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/27

6:00 am-5:50 pm

1 stop28h 50m

$1,311

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Wed 6/3

11:15 pm-9:09 pm

2 stops28h 54m

Chicago Midway

Sat 6/20

1:26 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops24h 59m

$1,407

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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 March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from South Africa, with most prices found around $345. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in March, then June is your next best option. Flight prices from South Africa to Chicago during June average around $347.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa 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 $1,131 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 $927 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 26% 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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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Chicago

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago are updated daily.

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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
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $846Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,439 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $883Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,368 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $916Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,726 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,005Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,458 reviews
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