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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R19 006

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
Jul 4 — Jul 111
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 29 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R19 416

One-way from

R19 006

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R18 810
17/7-26/7
  • 17/7-26/7
  • 5 total stops
  • 60h 30m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 1/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 00m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R17 085 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 482 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 29 June 2025.

Thu 17/77:15DUR - ORD
3 stops32h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sat 26/710:15ORD - DUR
2 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R19 416
Thu 17/710:55DUR - ORD
2 stops37h 05mBritish Airways
Sat 26/720:15ORD - DUR
2 stops31h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/6R22 836
Thu 17/718:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Sat 26/720:35ORD - DUR
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 28/6R26 327
Thu 17/712:05DUR - ORD
3 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
Sat 26/714:37ORD - DUR
3 stops36h 58mQatar Airways
Deal found 28/6R33 185

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Durban

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/7

7:15-8:15

3 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/7

10:15-21:45

2 stops28h 30m

R19 416

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/7

10:55-17:00

2 stops37h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/7

20:15-10:20

2 stops31h 05m

R22 836

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/7

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/7

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R26 327

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 17/7

12:05-5:40

3 stops48h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/7

14:37-10:35

3 stops36h 58m

R33 185

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/8

10:55-11:55

2 stops32h 00m

R19 006

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/8

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

R19 523

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 1/8

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

R29 409

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Deals found on 28/6

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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 29 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.

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 29 June 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, 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.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 282 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 282 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 282 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 596 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 282 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
British Airways
6,6
Okay
7 077 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 282 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 R22 836. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Emirates, from R26 327, and Qatar Airways, from R33 185.

  • 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 R19 006 on British Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R19 523 and Emirates from R29 409 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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