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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R17 159

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 1/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CHI
Jun 18 — Jun 251
1 adult

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 13 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R23 856

One-way from

R17 159

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R18 136
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/7-2/8
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 15m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 36h 00m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R17 914 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 528 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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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 13 June 2025.

Sat 26/710:55DUR - ORD
2 stops29h 45mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/823:45ORD - DUR
2 stops30h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/6R23 856
Sat 26/712:05DUR - ORD
2 stops34h 00mQatar Airways
Sat 2/816:36ORD - DUR
3 stops34h 59mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/6R31 335
Sat 26/711:00DUR - ORD
3 stops52h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/813:05ORD - DUR
4 stops35h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/6R53 983
Sat 26/718:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Sat 2/820:35ORD - DUR
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 11/6R83 826

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Durban to Chicago that are best for you.

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Durban

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 26/7

10:55-9:40

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

23:45-13:15

2 stops30h 30m

R23 856

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 26/7

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

16:36-10:35

3 stops34h 59m

R31 335

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 26/7

11:00-8:15

3 stops52h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

13:05-7:40

4 stops35h 35m

R53 983

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 26/7

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/8

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R83 826

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/8

10:55-15:55

2 stops36h 00m

R17 159

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/8

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

R17 568

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/8

12:05-16:14

3 stops35h 09m

R21 725

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Deals found on 11/6

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

Find hourly flight availability from Durban to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 June 2025.

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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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

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).

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 13 June 2025.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 584 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
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Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
781 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
British Airways
6,6
Okay
7 011 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 265 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Durban to Chicago round-trip from R31 335. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Ethiopian Air, from R53 983, and Emirates, from R83 826.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Durban to Chicago one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R17 159 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R17 568 and Qatar Airways from R21 725 one-way.

  • 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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