Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R11 226
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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 13 June 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/8
9:50-22:28
2 stops43h 38m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 20/8
13:55-8:20
1 stop35h 25m
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 9/7
21:20-14:16
2 stops23h 56m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/8
10:35-17:45
2 stops24h 10m
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Sun 27/7
20:00-14:55
2 stops25h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/8
8:00-17:10
2 stops26h 10m
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 13/11
10:00-15:08
2 stops37h 08m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/12
13:10-8:35
1 stop35h 25m
Cape TownChicago
CPT - MDW
CPTMDW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 3/8
20:05-21:42
1 stop32h 37m
Chicago Midway
Sat 16/8
9:31-17:50
2 stops25h 19m
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Sun 3/8
20:05-0:09
1 stop35h 04m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 16/8
5:45-17:50
1 stop29h 05m
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Fri 18/7
16:35-9:40
1 stop24h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 27/7
19:50-11:50
1 stop33h 00m
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 13/11
22:05-17:37
2 stops27h 32m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/12
20:35-10:20
2 stops29h 45m
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 23/6
8:20-8:15
2 stops30h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 7/7
10:15-20:10
1 stop26h 55m
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Mon 8/9
14:35-17:37
3 stops34h 02m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 16/9
18:10-22:10
2 stops45h 00m
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 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 13 June 2025.
Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Chicago as you normally would.
Rainfall in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.
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.
Temperature in Chicago by month
Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.
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).
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 13 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines and Delta from South Africa to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Crew
Food
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Crew
Food
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Crew
Food
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Overall
Reviews
Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Crew
Food
Boarding
Entertainment
Comfort
Overall
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
Crew
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Entertainment
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Anonymous,Oct 2024
CPT - DXB
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