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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R18 346

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 20/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CHI
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

Cheap 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 14 October 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 944

One-way from

R18 346

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

June

Average price

R18 380
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 25/3-29/3
  • 4 total stops
  • 92h 35m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 45m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 872 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 256 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
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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 14 October 2025.

Wed 25/310:55DUR - ORD
2 stops34h 55mBritish Airways
Sun 29/317:40ORD - DUR
2 stops57h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/10R20 944
Wed 25/319:10DUR - ORD
1 stop27h 35mEmirates
Sun 29/320:35ORD - DUR
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/10R24 149
Wed 25/38:10DUR - ORD
3 stops55h 30mEthiopian Air
Sun 29/310:15ORD - DUR
2 stops24h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/10R24 288
Wed 25/312:25DUR - ORD
2 stops34h 20mQatar Airways
Sun 29/319:20ORD - DUR
2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 13/10R26 627

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Depart

Return

Price

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 25/3

10:55-14:50

2 stops34h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

17:40-10:20

2 stops57h 40m

R20 944

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 25/3

19:10-15:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R24 149

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 25/3

8:10-8:40

3 stops55h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

10:15-18:05

2 stops24h 50m

R24 288

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 25/3

12:25-15:45

2 stops34h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R26 627

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 20/10

12:05-14:50

2 stops33h 45m

R18 346

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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 43% versus a flight in the evening.

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 14 October 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, andBritish 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 647 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 647 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 647 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 007 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 647 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 454 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 647 reviews
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Entertainment

7,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,4

Crew

7,9

Overall

7,4

Boarding

7,5

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

preeti,Jan 2025

DOH - PHL

Can improve a lot from food to crew training to entertainment etc.

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?

    British Airways, Emirates, and Ethiopian Air can get you from Durban to Chicago in just under 27h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 27h 55m. 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 133. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R16 771, and British Airways, from R18 009. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chicago for 20% 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 AirlinesCheapestR15 133AverageR18 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 771AverageR16 832FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR18 009AverageR18 934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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