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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R8 805

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 15/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Feb 18 — Feb 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 19 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 822

One-way from

R8 805

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 233
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 955 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 147 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 19 January 2026.

Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/314:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1R13 822
Thu 5/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R14 200
Sun 12/413:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 22/410:15
ORD
-
CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R14 528
Thu 5/220:15
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops23h 55m
SWISS
Wed 18/216:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 17/1R15 101
Mon 19/122:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 26/114:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops20h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 249
Sun 1/38:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R15 298
Thu 5/219:45
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 18/214:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops36h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/1R15 429
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R16 020
Sun 1/319:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/321:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R16 134
Thu 28/519:50
CPT
-
ORD
2 stops23h 51m
United Airlines
Thu 4/621:35
ORD
-
CPT
2 stops58h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/1R16 167
Wed 4/321:55
JNB
-
MDW
1 stop32h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/317:40
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R16 282
Wed 4/310:25
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 11/313:06
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops22h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R16 315

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Chicago that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

14:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R13 822

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 200

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-12:10

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

16:10-10:30

1 stop34h 20m

R15 101

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R15 298

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:45-19:45

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

14:00-10:30

2 stops36h 30m

R15 429

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

10:15-3:55

1 stop34h 40m

R16 020

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R16 134

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

21:55-22:31

1 stop32h 36m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/3

17:40-9:05

2 stops32h 25m

R16 282

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

10:25-9:16

2 stops30h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

13:06-18:35

2 stops22h 29m

R16 315

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-18:36

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/2

13:28-8:35

2 stops35h 07m

R16 479

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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 117). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 118). 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.

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 19 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways 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
1 441 reviews
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Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 177 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 373 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 196 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 23h 55m. 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?

    R9 138 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 204 and R10 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 Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway or Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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 117). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 118). 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

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 19 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 114AverageR16 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 023AverageR17 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 127AverageR16 932FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 097AverageR19 089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 222AverageR19 206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 874AverageR15 931FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 958AverageR19 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 098AverageR18 168FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 287AverageR17 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 122AverageR21 500FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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