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Cheap flights from Chicago to Durban from R18 400

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 13/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
CHI — DUR
May 10 — May 171
1 adult
Fri 10/5
Fri 17/5

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Durban (DUR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 5 May 2024.

Round-trip from

R1 383
From Chicago (CHI) to Durban King Shaka Intl
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What is the cheapest day to fly return from Chicago to Durban?

Users have found that leaving on a Sunday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 33% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Durban (CHI - DUR)?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago to Durban is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 31% on airfare.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Durban

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Chicago and Durban. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 531 830 searches. Data last updated 5 May 2024.
Check out some of the cheapest Ethiopian Air flights we've come across from Chicago to Durban. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Sun 13/1010:15ORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 27/1010:55DUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/5R18 400
Mon 21/1013:26ORD - DUR
4 stops35h 09mEthiopian Air
Mon 28/1018:40DUR - ORD
3 stops44h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5R38 539
Mon 12/813:28ORD - DUR
4 stops35h 07mEthiopian Air
Sat 17/810:55DUR - ORD
3 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5R47 489
Sat 1/610:15ORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/610:55DUR - ORD
3 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/5R83 883

Cheap Emirates flights from Chicago to Durban

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Emirates for the route between Chicago and Durban. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 531 830 searches. Data last updated 5 May 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Emirates flights travelling from Chicago to Durban. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
Mon 21/1020:45ORD - DUR
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Mon 28/1019:10DUR - ORD
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 5/5R30 994
Sun 13/1020:45ORD - DUR
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Sun 27/1019:10DUR - ORD
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 4/5R31 900
Mon 8/720:45ORD - DUR
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Tue 16/718:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Deal found 4/5R43 144
Mon 12/820:45ORD - DUR
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Sat 17/818:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Deal found 5/5R46 639
Sat 1/620:45ORD - DUR
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Sat 8/618:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Deal found 3/5R49 376
Sat 1/620:45ORD - DUR
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Sat 8/66:30DUR - ORD
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 3/5R50 226
Sat 1/620:45ORD - DUR
2 stops38h 55mEmirates
Sat 8/66:30DUR - ORD
2 stops40h 15mEmirates
Deal found 3/5R51 613

Cheap Chicago to Durban flights in May & June 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Durban specifically for the months of May and June 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 531 830 searches. Prices were last updated on 5 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Durban in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Fri 14/610:15ORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/610:20DUR - ORD
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R34 803
Thu 13/610:15ORD - DUR
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/610:20DUR - ORD
3 stops28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R35 895
Fri 14/68:10ORD - DUR
2 stops51h 30mBritish Airways
Sat 22/611:15DUR - ORD
2 stops35h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5R39 057
Fri 14/66:15ORD - DUR
3 stops28h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 22/610:55DUR - ORD
3 stops28h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5R39 760
Thu 13/614:20ORD - DUR
2 stops44h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/611:15DUR - ORD
2 stops35h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R40 499
Thu 13/66:00ORD - DUR
3 stops45h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 22/612:10DUR - ORD
3 stops50h 44mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R45 862
Thu 13/610:15ORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/618:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R46 084
Fri 14/610:15ORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 22/618:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R46 361
Fri 14/620:45ORD - DUR
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Sat 22/618:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Deal found 5/5R49 376

Chicago to Durban 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Durban in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 531 830 searches. Data last updated 5 May 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Durban in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Sun 13/1010:15ORD - DUR
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 27/109:45DUR - ORD
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R18 807
Mon 21/1019:10ORD - DUR
2 stops40h 30mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/1016:30DUR - ORD
2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R21 637
Mon 21/1010:15ORD - DUR
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/109:45DUR - ORD
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R22 395
Fri 22/119:45ORD - DUR
2 stops48h 15mEthiopian Air
Fri 6/128:05DUR - ORD
3 stops55h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/5R22 524
Mon 21/1011:25ORD - DUR
3 stops42h 40mTurkish Airlines
Mon 28/1016:05DUR - ORD
3 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/5R23 079
Sun 13/1019:10ORD - DUR
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 27/1011:15DUR - ORD
2 stops39h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/5R26 648
Fri 22/1118:45ORD - DUR
2 stops31h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 6/1211:55DUR - ORD
2 stops35h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R28 497
Mon 21/1020:45ORD - DUR
1 stop36h 50mEmirates
Mon 28/1019:10DUR - ORD
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Deal found 5/5R30 994
Mon 21/1020:45ORD - DUR
2 stops34h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 28/1019:10DUR - ORD
1 stop27h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/5R31 123

One-way flights to Durban from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Durban. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 531 830 searches. Data last updated 5 May 2024.
Users in need of a one-way flight from Chicago to Durban can choose from these deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Chicago to Durban should utilize the search form at the top of the page.
Thu 11/722:38ORD - DUR
3 stops52h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R19 454
Mon 8/720:30ORD - DUR
2 stops33h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5R19 565
Tue 9/77:36ORD - DUR
3 stops46h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R19 602
Wed 10/719:40ORD - DUR
2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R20 213
Tue 9/719:40ORD - DUR
2 stops40h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R20 379
Fri 12/719:40ORD - DUR
2 stops31h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R20 416
Fri 12/710:36ORD - DUR
3 stops40h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5R21 267
Sun 7/719:22ORD - DUR
3 stops56h 13mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R21 322
Wed 10/78:29ORD - DUR
3 stops43h 06mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/5R23 245

Find flights from Chicago to Durban within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Durban 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, Cheapflights users made 531 830 searches. Data last updated 5 May 2024.

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R18 400 - R37 004

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Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops24h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/10

3 stops28h 30m

R18 400

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops26h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/10

3 stops29h 40m

R18 807

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/10

2 stops40h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/10

2 stops28h 20m

R21 637

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/10

2 stops23h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/10

3 stops29h 40m

R22 395

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/10

3 stops42h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/10

3 stops26h 05m

R23 079

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/10

2 stops40h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/10

2 stops39h 30m

R26 648

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/10

1 stop36h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/10

1 stop27h 35m

R30 994

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/10

1 stop36h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/10

1 stop27h 35m

R31 900

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/10

3 stops54h 58m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 27/10

3 stops36h 31m

R37 004

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Deals found on 4/5

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chicago to Durban. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.
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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Durban flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Durban by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Durban by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Durban is currently R20 607 while a return flight costs R25 652. Price data was last updated on 28 April 2024.

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Durban (average of R71). Flying from Chicago to Durban in December is currently the most expensive (average of R97). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

January

R1 331

February

R1 461

March

R1 572

April

R1 498

May

R1 313

June

R1 516

July

R1 405

August

R1 461

September

R1 535

October

R1 479

November

R1 442

December

R1 794

Temperature and rainfall in Durban by month

Plan your trip to Durban by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

VIR

Temperature

17 - 25 °C

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Durban. Reviews last updated 5 May 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, Emirates and Qatar Airways from Chicago to Durban to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews
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Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7,7
Good
4 439 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Turkish Airlines
7,5
Good
3 710 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Ethiopian Air
7,4
Good
794 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

British Airways
6,8
Okay
6 874 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
4 001 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,1

Entertainment

8,3

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Durban. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from Chicago?

    Located just 29,2 km from the city centre, Durban King Shaka Intl is the airport most travellers will use when flying to Durban from Chicago. Booking flights from Chicago to King Shaka Intl (DUR) should be relatively easy as there are 0 daily inbound flights from Chicago from 0 different airlines.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Durban for under R18 400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Durban for under R18 400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just R18 400, but on average you can expect to pay R31 327.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Durban round-trip?

    Flying on Ethiopian Air is currently your cheapest option to Durban, with prices starting at R18 400. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and British Airways, with the lowest prices starting at R23 079 and R26 648, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Durban one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Chicago to Durban are Turkish Airlines (R19 565), Qatar Airways (R20 213), and Ethiopian Air (R33 527).

  • What does ORD to DUR mean?

    This is defined as Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) and Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR). Codes like Durban King Shaka Intl Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely. Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD) are other airports near this flight route and their unique identifiers/IATA codes.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durban that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Durban flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Durban with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Durban flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durban that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Durban?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Durban.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Durban?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Durban by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durban that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Durban offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Durban?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Durban flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Durban flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Durban flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/5.

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