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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R9 762

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 8/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
dec. 17 — dec. 241
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 17 november 2025.

man. 1/1221:30CPT - MDW
1 stop34h 17mVirgin Atlantic
søn. 11/16:45MDW - CPT
1 stop28h 30mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/11R17 715
man. 1/1220:50CPT - ORD
2 stops31h 45mDelta
søn. 11/15:30ORD - CPT
1 stop29h 45mDelta
Deal found 15/11R17 954
man. 1/1221:30CPT - MDW
2 stops23h 40mDelta
søn. 11/16:45MDW - CPT
1 stop28h 30mDelta
Deal found 15/11R17 988
lør. 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
lør. 10/114:00ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 50mDelta
Deal found 16/11R18 005
man. 17/1110:55DUR - ORD
2 stops31h 50mUnited Airlines
man. 24/1114:30ORD - DUR
2 stops35h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11R18 039
man. 1/129:30CPT - ORD
2 stops41h 22mUnited Airlines
søn. 11/112:38ORD - CPT
2 stops21h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11R18 449
fre. 26/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
tir. 30/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R18 841
ons. 10/121:35JNB - ORD
2 stops48h 11mMultiple Airlines
søn. 4/17:45ORD - JNB
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R18 858
lør. 13/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
lør. 10/18:45ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R18 910
tir. 16/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 46mKenya Airways
man. 5/17:01ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 49mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/11R19 524
tir. 16/1220:50CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 19mUnited Airlines
tir. 23/1218:21ORD - CPT
2 stops53h 19mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/11R22 545
lør. 6/1220:50CPT - ORD
1 stop21h 54mUnited Airlines
søn. 11/114:27ORD - CPT
1 stop19h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/11R22 681

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 17 november 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 899

One-way from

R9 762

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 254
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 1/2-28/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 59h 15m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
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8/2
  • 8/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 33h 29m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 919 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 471 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 17 november 2025.
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South Africa

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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

søn. 1/2

16:00-10:05

2 stops26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lør. 28/2

20:20-13:30

2 stops33h 10m

R14 899

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

tir. 20/1

7:00-18:25

2 stops43h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tir. 24/2

21:50-13:55

2 stops32h 05m

R16 486

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

tir. 20/1

7:00-15:20

2 stops40h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

tir. 24/2

18:50-13:55

2 stops35h 05m

R16 964

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

man. 1/12

21:30-23:47

1 stop34h 17m

Chicago Midway

søn. 11/1

6:45-19:15

1 stop28h 30m

R17 715

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

ons. 11/3

17:15-19:25

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

søn. 15/3

21:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

R17 868

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

lør. 14/2

11:15-10:05

2 stops30h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ons. 18/2

20:20-13:30

2 stops33h 10m

R17 920

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

man. 1/12

20:50-20:35

2 stops31h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

søn. 11/1

5:30-19:15

1 stop29h 45m

R17 954

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

man. 1/12

21:30-13:10

2 stops23h 40m

Chicago Midway

søn. 11/1

6:45-19:15

1 stop28h 30m

R17 988

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

man. 1/12

9:30-18:52

2 stops41h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

søn. 11/1

12:38-18:00

2 stops21h 22m

R18 449

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

ons. 11/3

18:55-17:33

2 stops29h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

søn. 15/3

21:45-12:40

2 stops31h 55m

R18 705

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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 653). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 776). 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 17 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 17 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
1 411 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
1 411 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
9 014 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
4 047 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
894 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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
7 529 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 411 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

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 26h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14455 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    R10 308 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 Qatar Airways and Delta, with prices starting from R10 837 and R11 998, 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 Midway or Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, 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 653). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 776). 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 650AverageR16 690FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 482AverageR17 626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 595AverageR18 627FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 714AverageR19 869FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 850AverageR20 216FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR16 522AverageR16 582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 593AverageR18 342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 756AverageR18 967FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 952AverageR18 222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 821AverageR22 855FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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