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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R9 574

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 12/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Dec 4 — Dec 111
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 4 November 2025.

Fri 21/1114:35CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Wed 26/119:45ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R16 079
Thu 13/1119:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/1211:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11R16 236
Fri 26/1219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 30/1211:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11R16 445
Thu 13/1123:00JNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/11R17 177
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Sat 10/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 3/11R17 247
Fri 21/1117:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 26/1111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11R17 369
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Sat 10/114:30ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 20mDelta
Deal found 4/11R17 509
Thu 13/1121:30JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 59mDelta
Thu 4/1211:00ORD - JNB
2 stops27h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/11R17 613
Fri 26/1214:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 30/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/11R18 450
Fri 21/1118:55CPT - ORD
2 stops27h 05mAmerican Airlines
Wed 26/1116:06ORD - CPT
2 stops31h 59mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/11R18 764
Sun 14/1217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sat 3/111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/11R19 566
Mon 1/1217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/1211:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/11R20 927

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated 4 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 079

One-way from

R9 574

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 293
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 21/11-26/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 55m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
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12/11
  • 12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 43h 10m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R17 422 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 534 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 4 November 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Chicago that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-19:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

R16 183

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

23:59-14:20

1 stop22h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

16:25-22:05

1 stop21h 40m

R17 247

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

R18 171

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

14:35-8:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

10:15-13:00

1 stop43h 45m

R18 485

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:35-17:33

2 stops27h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

21:45-12:40

2 stops31h 55m

R19 008

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

22:00-21:47

2 stops31h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

13:54-8:50

2 stops34h 56m

R19 165

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 14/12

17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

R19 566

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

17:00-12:43

2 stops27h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/1

7:45-15:50

2 stops24h 05m

R19 898

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

17:00-12:43

2 stops27h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

6:45-0:25

2 stops33h 40m

R20 805

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/12

1:35-12:43

2 stops43h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

7:00-10:55

2 stops43h 55m

R20 892

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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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago (average of R13 969). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 160). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa 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 4 November 2025.

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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from South Africa to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday mornings 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 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 4 November 2025.
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
1 405 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 999 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 038 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
886 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 496 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 405 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Chicago?

    Departing from South Africa to Chicago will take you 22h 21m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14008 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R10 411 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic, with prices starting from R11 021 and R17 230, 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago (average of R13 969). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R17 160). 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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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa 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 4 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 947AverageR17 054FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 798AverageR18 011FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 914AverageR19 034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 057AverageR20 302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 196AverageR20 658FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 883AverageR16 944FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 955AverageR18 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 122AverageR19 381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 322AverageR18 620FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 210AverageR23 354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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