How long is the flight from South Africa to Chicago?

Departing from South Africa to Chicago will take you 29h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Chicago one-way?

R9 413 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R10 530 and R11 008, respectively.

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.

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).

What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Chicago?

When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Chicago, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway, as they are the most popular.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from South Africa to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Chicago are British Airways, KLM and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chicago?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Chicago.

Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Chicago?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mKLM

Sat 10/116:25ORD - JNB

1 stop21h 40mKLM

Deal found 7/12R17 530

Sat 27/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mKLM

Sat 10/116:25ORD - JNB

1 stop21h 40mKLM

Deal found 8/12R17 919

Sat 6/1222:00JNB - ORD

2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines

Sat 3/115:53ORD - JNB

1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12R18 088

Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD

1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 31/1214:37ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/12R18 410

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mDelta

Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB

1 stop21h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/12R18 968

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

2 stops26h 03mDelta

Sat 10/110:24ORD - JNB

2 stops27h 41mDelta

Deal found 7/12R19 070

Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD

2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/115:53ORD - JNB

1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/12R19 442

Thu 11/1212:05JNB - ORD

2 stops37h 41mKenya Airways

Sun 4/17:45ORD - JNB

2 stops43h 10mKenya Airways

Deal found 6/12R20 136

Sun 14/1219:20JNB - MDW

2 stops29h 14mDelta

Thu 1/16:00MDW - JNB

1 stop29h 00mDelta

Deal found 7/12R22 318

Sun 14/1219:20JNB - MDW

2 stops29h 14mDelta

Wed 31/129:29MDW - JNB

2 stops28h 36mDelta

Deal found 7/12R22 471

Sun 7/1223:45CPT - ORD

1 stop22h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sun 14/1217:20ORD - CPT

1 stop28h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R25 195

Sun 7/1220:50CPT - ORD

2 stops24h 07mUnited Airlines

Sun 14/1220:00ORD - CPT

2 stops36h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/12R25 229

Best flights from South Africa to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Tue 24/319:10JNB - ORD

1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines

Wed 15/419:50ORD - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/12R14 586

Thu 22/120:50CPT - ORD

2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines

Thu 29/113:00ORD - CPT

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

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Thu 22/121:30CPT - MDW

1 stop32h 52mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 29/112:48MDW - CPT

1 stop22h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/12R16 024

Tue 24/314:30JNB - ORD

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Wed 15/410:15ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/12R16 328

Tue 24/310:10JNB - ORD

1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines

Wed 15/48:40ORD - JNB

2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R16 430

Thu 22/120:15JNB - ORD

2 stops31h 25mAir Canada

Wed 4/215:55ORD - JNB

2 stops33h 35mAir Canada

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Thu 5/319:35JNB - ORD

2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 9/316:19ORD - JNB

2 stops32h 16mBritish Airways

Deal found 5/12R16 768

Tue 24/322:00JNB - MDW

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Mon 13/420:25ORD - DUR

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Wed 20/523:15JNB - MDW

2 stops25h 50mKLM

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Thu 12/219:10DUR - ORD

1 stop27h 45mEmirates

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1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop21h 57mUnited Airlines

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1 stop21h 05mUnited Airlines

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1 stop27h 25mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop24h 00mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/12R16 531

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2 stops30h 20mBritish Airways

Wed 15/417:10ORD - JNB

2 stops30h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/12R16 768

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2 stops23h 16mDelta

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Mon 23/316:00DUR - ORD

1 stop26h 05mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop42h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R16 210

Thu 28/523:15CPT - ORD

2 stops27h 28mDelta

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2 stops28h 15mDelta

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Thu 12/211:15DUR - ORD

2 stops34h 35mBritish Airways

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2 stops57h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/12R18 444

Fri 13/217:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines

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Fri 13/218:55CPT - ORD

1 stop31h 50mBritish Airways

Tue 17/221:45ORD - CPT

2 stops32h 50mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/12R19 273

Thu 12/28:10DUR - ORD

3 stops31h 30mEthiopian Air

Mon 16/29:45ORD - DUR

2 stops37h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/12R21 506

Thu 28/523:15CPT - MDW

2 stops26h 16mDelta

Thu 4/69:20MDW - CPT

2 stops29h 05mDelta

Deal found 6/12R19 848

Sun 4/112:25DUR - ORD

3 stops40h 44mQatar Airways

Sun 11/118:50ORD - DUR

2 stops32h 05mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/12R33 672

Wed 21/121:55JNB - MDW

1 stop22h 04mDelta

Wed 28/19:50MDW - JNB

2 stops28h 15mDelta

Deal found 7/12R29 560

Wed 20/521:55JNB - MDW

1 stop25h 30mDelta

Fri 29/56:00MDW - JNB

1 stop30h 40mDelta

Deal found 8/12R41 016

Last-minute flights from South Africa to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Chicago. Data last updated 8 December 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mKLM

Sat 10/116:25ORD - JNB

1 stop21h 40mKLM

Deal found 7/12R17 530

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 21mDelta

Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB

1 stop21h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/12R18 968

Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD

2 stops26h 03mDelta

Sat 10/110:24ORD - JNB

2 stops27h 41mDelta

Deal found 7/12R19 070

Sat 13/1219:45JNB - ORD

2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines

Wed 31/1213:24ORD - JNB

2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/12R20 457

Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD

1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines

Wed 31/1214:37ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/12R18 410

Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD

2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/115:53ORD - JNB

1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/12R19 442

Thu 22/120:50CPT - ORD

2 stops29h 56mUnited Airlines

Thu 29/113:00ORD - CPT

1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/12R15 821

Thu 22/121:30CPT - MDW

1 stop32h 52mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 29/112:48MDW - CPT

1 stop22h 27mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/12R16 024

Thu 22/121:30CPT - ORD

1 stop27h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Thu 29/111:15ORD - CPT

1 stop24h 00mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/12R16 024

Thu 22/121:30JNB - MDW

2 stops29h 06mDelta

Wed 4/213:31MDW - JNB

2 stops35h 04mDelta

Deal found 5/12R16 971

Thu 22/121:30CPT - MDW

2 stops23h 16mDelta

Thu 29/113:26MDW - CPT

2 stops21h 49mDelta

Deal found 7/12R17 056

Thu 22/114:25CPT - ORD

3 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 29/118:25ORD - CPT

3 stops59h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R20 305

One-way flights from South Africa to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.

Wed 24/1216:00DUR - ORD

2 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 6/12R10 575

Mon 16/219:00CPT - ORD

3 stops59h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R10 863

Mon 16/212:35CPT - ORD

1 stop33h 55mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/12R11 168

Wed 17/1216:00DUR - ORD

2 stops26h 05mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R11 320

Wed 21/19:50JNB - ORD

2 stops41h 46mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/12R11 388

Wed 21/119:05JNB - ORD

1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/12R11 675

Wed 21/119:45JNB - ORD

3 stops46h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R11 895

Mon 15/1217:15CPT - ORD

1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 8/12R11 912

Thu 22/119:45JNB - ORD

3 stops54h 07mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/12R12 098

Mon 15/1214:35CPT - ORD

2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 8/12R12 335

Thu 25/1218:40DUR - ORD

2 stops47h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/12R12 572

Sat 13/1219:10JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/12R12 674

Find flight deals from South Africa to Chicago

Round-trip from	R14 433
One-way from	R10 575
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 169

Turkish Airlines
23/3-13/4
4 total stops
60h 10m total
South Africa to Chicago

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Turkish Airlines
24/12
2 total stops
26h 05m total
South Africa to Chicago

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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 937 potential increase over avg. return price).

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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 576 potential savings vs. average return price).

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-19:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R14 586

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 567

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

20:50-18:46

2 stops29h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/1

13:00-16:10

1 stop19h 10m

R15 821

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

19:50-10:47

1 stop21h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/6

11:15-15:20

1 stop21h 05m

R15 821

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

21:30-22:22

1 stop32h 52m

Chicago Midway

Thu 29/1

12:48-19:15

1 stop22h 27m

R16 024

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 22/1

21:30-16:55

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/1

11:15-19:15

1 stop24h 00m

R16 024

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 23/3

16:00-11:05

1 stop26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

11:25-13:15

1 stop42h 50m

R16 210

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 328

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

10:10-19:25

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

8:40-6:40

2 stops39h 00m

R16 430

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 531

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Chicago

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago (average of R13 537). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 633). 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.

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

It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 16% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from South Africa to Chicago?

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from South Africa to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,7

Good

1 431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

KLM

7,7

Good

1 431 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

United Airlines

7,4

Good

9 084 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

4 084 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

903 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 569 reviews

KLM

7,7

Good

1 431 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

8,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Related info for your journey

How long is the flight from South Africa to Chicago?
Departing from South Africa to Chicago will take you 29h 56m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13700 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Chicago one-way?
R9 413 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R10 530 and R11 008, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Chicago?
When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Chicago, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway, as they are the most popular.
Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Chicago?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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 South Africa to Chicago?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago (average of R13 537). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 633). 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 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR13 533	AverageR16 874	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 359	AverageR17 397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 471	AverageR17 887	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR15 579	AverageR19 699	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR15 708	AverageR19 979	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	CheapestR16 381	AverageR16 440	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time76%	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 462	AverageR17 862	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR16 613	AverageR18 727	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 807	AverageR18 067	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR17 669	AverageR22 187	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights

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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 December 2025.