How long is the flight from Durban to Chicago?

Turkish Airlines and British Airways can get you from Durban to Chicago in just under 26h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 45m. 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 295. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R18 202, and Emirates, from R18 829. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chicago for 21% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Durban to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Durban to Chicago flight should consider departing on Friday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Durban to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from Durban to Chicago are British Airways, Emirates and Turkish Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Durban to Chicago?

Users have found that leaving on a Thursday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 32% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Durban to Chicago?

Our data shows that June tends to be the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Durban. Users have commonly found prices around R19 480 for the month, but tickets can be as low as R15 268. Due to multiple factors, prepare for potentially higher prices in January.

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.

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.

R17 947+ Cheap Flights from Durban to Chicago

Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Durban to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Durban to Chicago flights typically cost between R19 330 and R26 124 in October. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R17 947 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 25-Nov 1).

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Chicago

Round-trip from	R17 947
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	June
Average price	R20 346

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25/10-1/11
4 total stops
80h 35m total
Durban to Chicago

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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 11 September 2025.

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2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1121:20ORD - DUR

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Deal found 10/9R17 947

Sat 25/1012:05DUR - ORD

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Sat 1/1118:16ORD - DUR

3 stops33h 39mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9R28 768

Best flights from Durban to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Durban to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 11 September 2025.

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2 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines

Wed 11/312:50ORD - DUR

2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R22 780

Wed 7/110:55DUR - ORD

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2 stops29h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R24 793

Mon 5/119:10DUR - ORD

1 stop27h 45mEmirates

Wed 11/320:45ORD - DUR

1 stop37h 25mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R28 925

Fri 2/116:00DUR - ORD

2 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines

Fri 13/312:50ORD - DUR

2 stops41h 40mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R22 955

Wed 7/110:55DUR - ORD

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Mon 16/319:45ORD - DUR

2 stops31h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R24 793

Fri 2/116:00DUR - ORD

2 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines

Tue 10/321:20ORD - DUR

2 stops39h 30mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 10/9R25 038

Wed 7/110:55DUR - ORD

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Sat 14/322:45ORD - DUR

2 stops52h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R25 353

Mon 5/119:10DUR - ORD

1 stop27h 45mEmirates

Sat 14/320:45ORD - DUR

1 stop37h 25mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R28 925

Fri 2/116:00DUR - ORD

2 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines

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Deal found 10/9R25 213

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Mon 16/319:45ORD - DUR

2 stops31h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 10/9R26 229

Wed 7/119:10DUR - ORD

1 stop27h 45mEmirates

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Deal found 10/9R28 925

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1 stop37h 25mEmirates

Deal found 10/9R28 925

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Durban to Chicago. Data last updated 11 September 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 25/1018:40DUR - ORD

2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/1121:20ORD - DUR

2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 10/9R17 947

Sat 25/1012:05DUR - ORD

3 stops33h 06mQatar Airways

Sat 1/1118:16ORD - DUR

3 stops33h 39mQatar Airways

Deal found 10/9R28 768

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DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 2/1

16:00-10:05

2 stops26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

12:50-13:30

2 stops41h 40m

R22 780

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 2/1

16:00-10:05

2 stops26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

12:50-13:30

2 stops41h 40m

R22 955

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/1

10:55-18:45

2 stops39h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

21:45-10:20

2 stops29h 35m

R24 793

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/1

10:55-18:45

2 stops39h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

19:45-10:20

2 stops31h 35m

R24 793

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 2/1

16:00-10:05

2 stops26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/3

21:20-19:50

2 stops39h 30m

R25 038

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 2/1

16:00-10:05

2 stops26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

12:50-19:50

2 stops48h 00m

R25 213

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/1

10:55-18:45

2 stops39h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

22:45-10:20

2 stops52h 35m

R25 353

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 6/1

10:55-18:45

2 stops39h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

19:45-10:20

2 stops31h 35m

R26 229

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/1

19:10-14:55

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

20:45-17:10

1 stop37h 25m

R28 925

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 5/1

19:10-14:55

1 stop27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/3

20:45-17:10

1 stop37h 25m

R28 925

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DUR to CHI?

When flying from Durban to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 624 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 968 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 361 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 334 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Related info for your journey

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?
Turkish Airlines and British Airways can get you from Durban to Chicago in just under 26h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 13h 45m. 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 295. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R18 202, and Emirates, from R18 829. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chicago for 21% 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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Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 295	AverageR18 848	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR18 202	AverageR19 137	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR18 829	AverageR27 662	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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