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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R11 526

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CHI
Jun 21 — Jun 281
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 22 May 2026.

Mon 15/618:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Sun 21/620:35
ORD
-
DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 17/5R21 749
Sun 5/711:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 12/720:10
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops40h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/5R22 128
Mon 15/67:00
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops39h 05m
Qatar Airways
Sun 21/619:20
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/5R23 365
Sun 5/712:05
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 12/718:18
ORD
-
DUR
3 stops33h 17m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 21/5R24 222
Sun 5/718:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Sun 12/720:35
ORD
-
DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 21/5R25 838
Thu 2/718:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/720:35
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/5R26 201
Mon 15/618:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 21/620:35
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops31h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/5R26 366
Sun 5/718:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 12/720:35
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5R27 915
Thu 2/712:05
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/713:25
ORD
-
DUR
3 stops38h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 18/5R28 460

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 22 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 749

One-way from

R11 526

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R15 335
Emirates
  • Emirates
  • 15/6-21/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 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 (R27 849 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 750 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 15/6

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R21 749

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 5/7

11:15-9:40

2 stops29h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

20:10-19:50

2 stops40h 40m

R22 128

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 15/6

7:00-15:05

2 stops39h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

19:20-19:50

2 stops41h 30m

R23 365

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 5/7

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

18:18-10:35

3 stops33h 17m

R24 222

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 5/7

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/7

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R25 838
Fastest return journey

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/7

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

20:35-10:45

2 stops31h 10m

R26 201

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 2/7

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/7

13:25-10:35

3 stops38h 10m

R28 460

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 15/6

15:20-12:00

3 stops27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

21:40-12:15

3 stops31h 35m

R40 002
Cheapest one-way

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

18:30-9:55

3 stops46h 25m

R15 813
Fastest single journey

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 27/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

R17 132

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Best time to book a flight from Durban to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Durban to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Chicago?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Chicago (average of R13 076). Flying from Durban to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 684). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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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 22 May 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish 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.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 390 reviews
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Food

7,5

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,4

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
7,4
Good
4 390 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 390 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,5

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,5

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,4

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 2 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Chicago?

    Emirates, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways can get you from Durban to Chicago in just under 28h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 11h. 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 963. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is British Airways. 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.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Durban to Chicago?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Durban to Chicago (average of R13 076). Flying from Durban to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of R24 684). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 2 airlines flying from Durban to Chicago

Discover the top 2 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 22 May 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
LufthansaCheapestR15 963AverageR16 020FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 141AverageR17 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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