How long does it take to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

On average, it takes 20h 02m to fly from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport if you fly out of Cape Town (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (the most popular airport in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport). If you’re flying out of Johannesburg and into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then the flight time is around 23h 10m.

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

Turkish Airlines, JetBlue, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport were last updated today.

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As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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.

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8:15 pm - 8:56 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 41m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 am - 7:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$991Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6

8:15 pm - 11:59 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 44m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:35 am - 7:40 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,000Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

8:50 pm - 2:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,002Delta

Sun, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 2

8:50 pm - 8:52 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 02m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

6:40 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 55m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,002Delta

Sun, Dec 20 - Sat, Jan 2

8:50 pm - 8:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:05 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 30m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,002Delta

Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 2

8:50 pm - 2:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$1,002Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 2

11:00 pm - 2:15 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 15m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

5:10 pm - 10:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 00m1 stop Paris Charles de Gaulle

$1,007Multiple Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

6:50 pm - 10:00 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

8:15 pm - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,009Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5

8:00 pm - 12:54 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

9:38 pm - 5:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 32m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Newark

$1,011United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

8:00 pm - 9:38 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 38m1 stop Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

9:35 pm - 5:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

36h 35m1 stop Newark

$1,011United Airlines

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

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1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$3,525Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

2:30 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$3,727Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

2:30 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

2:30 pm - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

$3,919Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

2:30 pm - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 40m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

$3,925Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

2:30 pm - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 40m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Addis Ababa Bole

$3,935Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

2:30 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

2:30 pm - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

39h 30m3 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Lome Addis Ababa Bole

$4,042Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

2:30 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 1:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$4,112Ethiopian Air

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

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

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Qatar Airways

Sep 15

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 21

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,094

Qatar Airways

Oct 15

CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl

32h 50m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 22

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

CPT10:15 amCape Town Intl

$1,096

Qatar Airways

Oct 16

CPT1:15 pmCape Town Intl

32h 50m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 23

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

CPT10:30 amCape Town Intl

$1,098

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Egyptair

Oct 16

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 30

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 40m

1 stop

JNB7:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$1,220

Egyptair

Oct 16

JNB9:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

38h 30m

1 stop

ORD5:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 30

ORD10:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl

37h 40m

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$1,256

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Tue 9/29

8:15 pm-8:56 pm

2 stops31h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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8:05 am-7:40 pm

1 stop28h 35m

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8:15 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops34h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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10:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 05m

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Sun 12/13

8:50 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop25h 59m

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6:40 am-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,002

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Sun 12/20

8:50 pm-8:52 am

1 stop20h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

6:40 am-6:35 pm

1 stop27h 55m

$1,002

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Cape Town Intl

Fri 12/11

8:50 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop31h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

8:05 am-6:35 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,002

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CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/15

8:50 pm-2:49 pm

1 stop25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

5:30 am-6:35 pm

1 stop29h 05m

$1,002

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CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Cape Town Intl

Mon 10/12

11:00 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/19

5:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,007

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/5

6:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/5

8:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,009

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:00 pm-12:54 pm

2 stops23h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

9:38 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops36h 32m

$1,011

Cape TownChicago

CPT Cape Town Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/13

8:00 pm-9:38 am

1 stop20h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/20

9:35 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop36h 35m

$1,011

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

The month of November is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around $989.

How far in advance should I book a flight from South Africa 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 $1,191 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 $981 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$603
Fastest flight time	20h 02m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa in the past 72 hours is $603. The best round-trip flight deal from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $991.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 20h 02m

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
As of September 2026, there is 1 operator available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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.

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