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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R18 226

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 21/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CHI
May 1 — May 81
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 April 2026.

Sat 21/1111:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops30h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/1111:50
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/3R18 226
Mon 23/1116:00
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/1111:50
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops48h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 30/3R18 295
Thu 28/512:05
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 3/919:20
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/3R18 943
Sat 21/1111:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops34h 35m
British Airways
Wed 25/1120:40
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops30h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 29/3R19 539
Thu 28/518:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Thu 3/920:35
ORD
-
DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 27/3R20 818
Wed 29/712:05
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sat 8/819:20
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 28/3R21 125
Sat 21/1112:25
DUR
-
ORD
3 stops33h 50m
Qatar Airways
Wed 25/1118:50
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 29/3R21 892
Sat 16/511:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 23/511:25
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops42h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 31/3R22 080

Find flight deals from Durban to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Chicago (CHI). 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 1 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 943

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/5-3/9
  • 4 total stops
  • 66h 15m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R33 722 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 983 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/9

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R20 818

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/7

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R21 125

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/5

11:15-9:40

2 stops29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

11:25-13:15

2 stops42h 50m

R22 080

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

12:05-14:30

3 stops33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R22 489

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/5

7:00-15:45

2 stops39h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R23 120

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/5

17:00-15:45

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/9

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R23 341
Fastest return journey

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/7

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

20:35-10:40

2 stops31h 05m

R25 524

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R58 550

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 16/5

14:40-12:00

3 stops28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

21:40-14:00

3 stops33h 20m

R63 921

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with British Airways from Durban to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 841 reviews
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Boarding

6,9

Crew

7,6

Overall

6,7

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 841 reviews
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 841 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

6,9

Crew

7,6

Overall

6,7

Entertainment

6,4

Comfort

6,8

Food

6,4

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Roxanne,Sept 2025

LHR - IAD

Food was mediocre. Couldn't use headphones because no information on how to use. Staff paid so much attention on a family with a baby . They got VIP treatment.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Chicago. 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 from for flights from Durban to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Durban, you will be flying from King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29,2 km from the centre of Durban. There are 0 flights from King Shaka Intl to Chicago per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Chicago?

    Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines can get you from Durban to Chicago in just under 29h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 35m. Durban and Chicago are separated by a distance of 14455 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Durban to Chicago round-trip from R15 740. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R16 506, and British Airways, from R17 725. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chicago for 17% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Top 3 airlines flying from Durban to Chicago

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Durban to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 1 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 740AverageR18 994FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 506AverageR16 566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 725AverageR18 246FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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