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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R14 301

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 21/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CHI
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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 10 March 2026.

Wed 29/414:45
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 6/511:25
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops42h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 8/3R14 567
Fri 9/1014:45
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 19/1020:10
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R16 532
Tue 21/412:05
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Tue 28/419:20
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/3R17 797
Mon 23/1111:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops34h 35m
British Airways
Fri 27/1120:40
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops30h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 8/3R18 080
Fri 9/1011:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops38h 00m
British Airways
Tue 13/1021:15
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops54h 25m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3R18 546
Fri 9/1011:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops35h 40m
British Airways
Tue 20/1019:05
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 9/3R18 629
Tue 31/317:00
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 6/514:00
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops43h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3R18 679
Wed 29/48:10
DUR
-
ORD
3 stops31h 05m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 6/510:15
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops24h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R19 112
Sat 23/511:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/611:25
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops42h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 10/3R20 044

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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 10 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 567

One-way from

R14 301

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R20 061
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 29/4-6/5
  • 4 total stops
  • 68h 45m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 21/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 20m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R35 728 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 837 potential savings vs. average return price).
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DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/4

8:10-8:15

3 stops31h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

10:15-18:05

2 stops24h 50m

R19 112

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 21/4

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 28/4

16:36-10:35

3 stops34h 59m

R19 362

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

11:15-15:55

2 stops35h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/6

22:20-10:40

3 stops53h 20m

R21 093

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 21/5

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/6

19:20-22:30

2 stops44h 10m

R22 059

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 29/4

17:00-15:45

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R22 425

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 31/3

11:15-15:45

2 stops35h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R22 725

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/6

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R22 941

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 21/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 30/6

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R22 958

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 23/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/6

20:35-16:20

2 stops60h 45m

R23 807

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 31/3

12:05-14:01

3 stops32h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

16:36-10:35

3 stops34h 59m

R26 670

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Qatar Airways and 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.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
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Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

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
3 744 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

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
4 249 reviews
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 744 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,5

Crew

7,9

Comfort

7,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,4

Entertainment

7,3

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?

    Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and British Airways can get you from Durban to Chicago in just under 31h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 35m. 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 369. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R16 117, and British Airways, from R17 307. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chicago for 17% 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 369AverageR18 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 307AverageR17 816FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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