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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from $580

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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
$854Etihad Airways
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 8:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
1 stop
$864Etihad Airways
Sat, May 16 - Wed, May 27
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
$876Etihad Airways
Sun, Jun 28 - Mon, Jul 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 10:50 am
ORD
-
JNB
30h 30m
1 stop
$897Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Jan 20
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:40 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
$1,065Turkish Airlines
Tue, May 19 - Tue, May 26
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 4:50 pm
CPT
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ORD
28h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 12:55 pm
ORD
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CPT
34h 35m
1 stop
$1,161Qatar Airways
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4
Qatar Airways Logo
7:30 pm - 4:50 pm
CPT
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ORD
28h 20m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 12:55 pm
ORD
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CPT
34h 35m
1 stop
$1,165Qatar Airways
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
British Airways Logo
11:15 am - 12:25 pm
DUR
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ORD
32h 10m
2 stops
British Airways Logo
8:50 pm - 10:40 am
ORD
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DUR
30h 50m
2 stops
$1,189British Airways
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
Emirates Logo
6:40 pm - 3:45 pm
DUR
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ORD
28h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
8:35 pm - 4:35 pm
ORD
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DUR
37h 00m
1 stop
$1,244Emirates
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
Emirates Logo
6:40 pm - 3:45 pm
DUR
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ORD
28h 05m
1 stop
Emirates Logo
8:35 pm - 4:35 pm
ORD
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DUR
37h 00m
1 stop
$1,266Emirates
Sun, May 3 - Sat, May 16

Turkish Airlines flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sep 9
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 20
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$897
Turkish Airlines
May 19
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 26
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,065
Turkish Airlines
May 21
CPT4:35 pmCape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jun 3
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:50 amCape Town Intl
$1,070

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

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sep 11
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 27
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$1,195
Ethiopian Air
Sep 11
CPT1:50 pmCape Town Intl
25h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Sep 27
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
21h 20m
1 stop
CPT2:35 pmCape Town Intl
$1,196
Ethiopian Air
Apr 13
JNB12:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
50h 45m
4 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
May 6
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
42h 20m
3 stops
JNB11:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$2,785

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/3

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/17

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$854

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/16

9:45 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/27

2:00 pm-8:15 am

1 stop35h 15m

$864

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/28

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/13

9:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop28h 10m

$876

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

6:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/20

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

$897

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/19

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/26

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

$1,065

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/28

7:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/4

7:20 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,161

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/6

7:30 pm-4:50 pm

1 stop28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/12

7:20 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop34h 35m

$1,165

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/18

11:15 am-12:25 pm

2 stops32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

8:50 pm-10:40 am

2 stops30h 50m

$1,189

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/18

6:40 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

8:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$1,244

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 5/3

6:40 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/16

8:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$1,266

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The month of October is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around $943.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around $1,110 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as $927 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 22% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight.

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Fastest flight time

22h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 22h 10m
There are no direct flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $883Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,298 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $916Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,546 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $999Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,487 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,005Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,384 reviews
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