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R1 530+ Cheap flights from Chicago

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CHI — JNB
Apr 21 — Apr 281
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Find flights departing from Chicago that match your specified budget. Filter results by price range, allowing you to narrow down options and find flights that fit within your financial constraints. Please note that the search results are based on data from user searches, with fares last updated on 22 March 2026. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches

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ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

19:20-15:05

2 stops36h 45m

Port Elizabeth

Tue 12/5

15:45-15:05

2 stops30h 20m

R18 763

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/9

11:25-18:20

2 stops47h 55m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 16/9

18:05-9:40

2 stops46h 35m

R20 326

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

19:20-8:50

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

14:45-14:13

2 stops30h 28m

R21 312

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

19:20-14:35

2 stops36h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

R21 618

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

19:20-12:40

2 stops34h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 4/5

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

R21 618

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

19:20-8:50

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

14:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

R21 720

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

19:20-20:00

2 stops41h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Sun 10/5

15:10-15:05

2 stops30h 55m

R21 907

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/9

19:20-17:45

3 stops39h 25m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 16/9

8:15-15:05

3 stops37h 50m

R22 230

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

19:20-17:20

2 stops39h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 9/5

13:00-15:05

1 stop33h 05m

R22 298

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/5

10:15-16:20

3 stops47h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

R23 063

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago

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When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 13 March 2026.

Booking 21 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago (average of R12 798). Flying from Chicago in July will prove the most costly (average of R20 394). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

What are popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

From Chicago you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (1 046 flights per day), Detroit (1 026 flights per day) and Orlando (874 flights per day).

Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham
From R3 657
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From R2 760
Dublin
Dublin
From R6 207
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
From R4 863

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Chicago?

The cheapest city to fly to from Chicago is Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at R2 760. Explore other affordable destinations below.

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Fort Lauderdale
From R2 760
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Raleigh-Durham
From R3 657
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Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
From R4 863
Dublin
Dublin
From R6 207

Airline reviews for flights from Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Chicago. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Chicago have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
971 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,9

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Crew

7,5

Boarding

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Samith,Feb 2026

JNB - ADD

Boarding experience was unprofessional and disorganized. Food was okay. Had to call cabin crew 4 times for a glass of water. Cabin crew carried themselves with an attitude. After landing in Jeddah, one of my baggage never came and I have been contacting Ethiopian Airlines for the past 5 days. Either no response or always saying there's no updates. Would not recommend especially if you're trying to avoid getting your baggage lost.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
971 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
971 reviews
Check prices

Food

6,9

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Comfort

7,1

Crew

7,5

Boarding

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Samith,Feb 2026

JNB - ADD

Boarding experience was unprofessional and disorganized. Food was okay. Had to call cabin crew 4 times for a glass of water. Cabin crew carried themselves with an attitude. After landing in Jeddah, one of my baggage never came and I have been contacting Ethiopian Airlines for the past 5 days. Either no response or always saying there's no updates. Would not recommend especially if you're trying to avoid getting your baggage lost.

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