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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R11 510

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 1/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CHI
May 8 — May 151
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 8 April 2026.

Mon 23/1116:00
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops26h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/1111:50
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops41h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/4R16 414
Mon 28/914:45
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/1111:50
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops48h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4R18 149
Wed 20/514:45
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 27/520:10
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/4R19 784
Fri 22/518:30
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 29/519:20
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/4R19 801
Wed 20/518:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Wed 27/520:35
ORD
-
DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 5/4R21 132
Mon 28/918:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Sun 8/1119:45
ORD
-
DUR
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 7/4R21 317
Mon 28/918:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/1119:45
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops30h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/4R22 986
Fri 22/518:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 29/520:35
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/4R23 019

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 8 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 149

One-way from

R11 510

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R25 227
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 28/9-8/11
  • 4 total stops
  • 73h 55m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 1/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 29h 20m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R29 236 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 686 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

14:45-9:40

2 stops25h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

11:50-19:50

2 stops48h 00m

R18 149

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R21 132
Fastest return journey

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

19:45-10:40

2 stops30h 55m

R22 986

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/5

17:00-15:45

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R23 255

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

15:20-12:35

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

21:15-14:00

3 stops32h 45m

R25 362

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 28/9

12:05-6:22

3 stops49h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

8:00-10:55

3 stops42h 55m

R28 024

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 22/5

18:40-23:14

2 stops35h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

20:35-19:50

2 stops40h 15m

R30 080

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 20/5

15:20-12:00

3 stops27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 27/5

21:40-14:00

3 stops33h 20m

R48 819
Cheapest one-way

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/5

18:30-16:50

2 stops29h 20m

R11 510

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 3/5

12:00-16:50

2 stops35h 50m

R14 964

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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 8 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and 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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 302 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 302 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 302 reviews
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Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 863 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 302 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you

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?

    Turkish Airlines, Emirates, and SWISS can get you from Durban to Chicago in just under 25h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 20m. 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 557. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R16 314, and British Airways, from R17 519. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chicago for 23% 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 557AverageR18 773FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 314AverageR16 373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 519AverageR18 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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