Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R10 343

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult

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 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 524

One-way from

R10 343

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 022
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/4-1/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 05m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 280 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 055 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from South Africa to Chicago

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 14 February 2025.

Sun 16/213:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 3/39:45ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R16 079
Mon 14/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R16 524
Sun 27/417:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 3/519:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2R16 783
Sun 16/220:50CPT - ORD
1 stop25h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/36:30ORD - CPT
1 stop25h 40mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2R17 467
Mon 17/1119:45JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1122:00ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R17 523
Wed 5/319:40JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Thu 27/37:05ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/2R17 578
Wed 5/319:25JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 27/311:42ORD - JNB
2 stops39h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/2R17 597
Wed 5/319:40JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 31mDelta
Thu 27/312:51MDW - JNB
1 stop23h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/2R17 689
Tue 15/423:15JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Tue 29/416:20ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/2R17 800
Sun 16/223:59CPT - ORD
2 stops28h 54mKLM
Mon 3/313:40ORD - CPT
2 stops23h 50mKLM
Deal found 12/2R17 837
Mon 17/315:20CPT - ORD
2 stops31h 45mAir France
Mon 31/317:10ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/2R18 096
Mon 17/315:20CPT - ORD
2 stops31h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 31/313:35ORD - CPT
2 stops24h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R18 189

Find flights from South Africa to Chicago within your budget

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 14 February 2025.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

8:20-8:05

2 stops30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 524

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 18/3

13:50-8:40

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 22/3

10:15-14:30

1 stop21h 15m

R16 709

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

17:55-9:50

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R16 783

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/3

7:05-19:00

1 stop28h 55m

R17 578

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:25-14:00

2 stops26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/3

11:42-10:20

2 stops39h 38m

R17 597

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:40-18:11

2 stops30h 31m

Chicago Midway

Thu 27/3

12:51-19:00

1 stop23h 09m

R17 689

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

23:15-14:40

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 800

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

15:20-16:05

2 stops31h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/3

17:10-21:30

1 stop21h 20m

R18 096

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 17/3

15:20-16:05

2 stops31h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 31/3

13:35-21:10

2 stops24h 35m

R18 189

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

1:15-13:10

2 stops42h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/4

7:20-0:15

2 stops33h 55m

R18 281

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 13/2

Showing 1-10 of 51 results
1
2
3
...
6

Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from South Africa with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 14 February 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 14 February 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Oct 2024

CPT - DXB

Overall