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WAS — CHI
mars 24 — mars 311
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Flights to Chicago in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chicago in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 627 077 searches and data was last updated on 19 mars 2024.

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R18 898

Return from

R17 389

One-way from

R10 694
High demand for flights, 10% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 2% potential price drop
Average for return flights in March 2024
From Cape Town Intl to Chicago
One-way flight from Cape Town Intl (CPT) to Chicago

Average price of flights to Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight to Chicago is currently R0 while a return flight costs R0. Price data was last updated on 17 March 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight to Chicago (average of R0). Flying to Chicago in July will prove the most costly (average of R1 145). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Temperature and rainfall in Chicago by month

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

CHI

Temperature

-5 - 23 °C

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 28 January 2024.
The best time to book flights to Chicago is 3 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
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When is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 10 March 2024.
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Users looking for the lowest fares to Chicago should consider flying on Thursday at midday, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Saturday at midday, when prices are usually at their highest.
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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 19 mars 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Chicago, such as Ethiopian Air, British Airways and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,1
Very Good
4 215 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

8,1
Very Good
11 551 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,8
Good
1 720 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

7,7
Good
4 578 reviews
8,3
Very Good
1 520 reviews

Overall

8,3

Crew

8,7

Boarding

8,4

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,1

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 10

The flight was on time which is great. The flight attendants are super friendly and helpful with your needs, questions & so on. We enjoyed the food and drinks provided. The fold flat seat was very comfortable with the extra pillows and a light comforter. The 14.5 hours flight was easy.

  • How long is the flight to Chicago?

    In your quest to find great Chicago flight deals, you will find that flight times between OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg (JNB) and O’Hare International Airport in Chicago (ORD) range in length between 26h 20min and 35h 55min. Some good routings include JNB to ORD via Doha (DOH) on Qatar Airways, via Amsterdam (AMS) on KLM, via Paris (CDG) on Air France, via Istanbul (IST) on Turkish Airlines, via Zurich (ZRH) on Swiss International, and via Frankfurt (FRA) on Lufthansa. Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, KLM, and Lufthansa all offer direct service from Cape Town International Airport (CPT), while Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines operate direct flights out of King Shaka International Airport in Durban (DUR), with a stop-over in Johannesburg on the way to Doha and Istanbul. Whether you choose to take a domestic flight to Johannesburg first and then connect internationally for onward flights, or you choose to fly direct from the coastal cities, be prepared to add at least 5h from CPT and 3h from DUR to your journey times.

  • Are there non-stop flights to Chicago?

    O’Hare International Airport, Chicago, Illinois, United States, is one of the busiest airports in the world, but unfortunately there are currently no non-stop flights from South Africa. Part of the reason for this is technical and technological: Johannesburg’s OR Tambo International Airport (JNB) sits at 1,700m above sea level, making it difficult for long-haul flights to travel such far distances because of the reduced aircraft performance at a ‘hot-and-high’ airport like Johannesburg. Even if there were direct flights to Chicago, flights leaving Johannesburg would have to stop somewhere to refuel. There are, however, plenty of deals to be found with one or more stopovers en route.

  • How do you get from O’Hare Airport to the Chicago city centre?

    To get from O’Hare International Airport to downtown Chicago, Illinois, United States, take the CTA Blue Line (part of Chicago’s "L" rapid transit system), located on the lowest level of the parking structure and accessed via tunnel from terminals 1-3 and by shuttle bus from terminal 5. Trains conveniently run 24h a day, every 4-30min.

  • What are some things to do in Chicago?

    America’s third-largest city (after New York and Los Angeles) is a cultural icon. This is the place where deep-dish pizza was invented, so if you’re looking for authentic Italian American cuisine, then this is the city to have it in. It is also the place where the skyscraper was invented – an innovation that has spread to many cities around the world. The Willis Tower remains one of the tallest buildings in the United States, and has an observation deck from which to view the whole city. The beautiful Lake Michigan, which Chicago is built next to, is one of the Great Lakes of North America, and offers anything from biking to beaches and miles of lakeside greenery. Chicago is awash with museums, including the Museum of Science and Industry and the Art Institute of Chicago. The city is also a very important business centre, with the head offices of Boeing, United Airlines, McDonald’s, Mondelez, Kraft Heinz and Caterpillar, amongst others.

  • Do I need a passport or a visa to fly to Chicago?

    You will need both a current passport and a visa to get to Chicago. The United States has strict visa and foreign visitor entry policies, so be sure to apply in good time before you look for Chicago flight deals. Apply at the embassy in Pretoria of the consulates in Johannesburg, Cape Town or Durban.

  • What does ORD mean?

    Great question - ORD just means Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what this unique code and ones like it mean when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

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