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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R10 684

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 24/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Jul 5 — Jul 121
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 30 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 112

One-way from

R10 684

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 552
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/11-10/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 50m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R21 573 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 659 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 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 30 June 2025.

Thu 6/1114:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R17 112
Mon 15/99:50JNB - ORD
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 26/96:45ORD - JNB
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/6R17 344
Mon 15/921:15JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Fri 26/920:25ORD - JNB
2 stops51h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 28/6R17 504
Fri 5/99:50JNB - ORD
2 stops39h 34mEtihad Airways
Fri 26/96:45ORD - JNB
2 stops42h 35mEtihad Airways
Deal found 28/6R17 682
Mon 21/719:50CPT - ORD
1 stop19h 49mUnited Airlines
Mon 28/714:24ORD - CPT
1 stop17h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/6R17 736
Mon 21/714:35CPT - ORD
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 31/710:15ORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R17 860
Sun 20/723:15CPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Mon 28/713:26ORD - CPT
1 stop21h 24mDelta
Deal found 29/6R17 949
Sun 20/723:15CPT - MDW
2 stops26h 25mDelta
Sat 26/717:53MDW - CPT
2 stops64h 57mDelta
Deal found 29/6R18 056
Mon 15/923:15JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Fri 26/914:05ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 15mKLM
Deal found 29/6R18 234
Mon 15/918:50JNB - ORD
2 stops33h 50mDelta
Fri 26/913:00ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mDelta
Deal found 28/6R18 270
Mon 21/723:00CPT - ORD
2 stops26h 11mKLM
Tue 29/714:00ORD - CPT
2 stops24h 25mKLM
Deal found 29/6R18 448
Mon 28/721:15JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/817:40ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/6R18 501

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

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R17 112

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

9:50-12:41

2 stops33h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

6:45-8:20

2 stops42h 35m

R17 344

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

21:15-13:50

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

20:25-7:00

2 stops51h 35m

R17 504

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

9:50-18:24

2 stops39h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

6:45-8:20

2 stops42h 35m

R17 682

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

19:50-8:39

1 stop19h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

14:24-15:20

1 stop17h 56m

R17 736

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 21/7

14:35-8:15

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/7

10:15-13:00

1 stop43h 45m

R17 860

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/7

13:26-17:50

1 stop21h 24m

R17 949

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Sun 20/7

23:15-18:40

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sat 26/7

17:53-17:50

2 stops64h 57m

R18 056

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

23:15-17:45

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

14:05-21:20

2 stops24h 15m

R18 234

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

18:50-21:40

2 stops33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

13:00-21:20

2 stops25h 20m

R18 270

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to CHI?

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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.

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 30 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, andDelta 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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

    R10 684 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 Qatar Airways, with prices starting from R11 699 and R12 037, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Chicago?

  • 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.

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    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.

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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 782AverageR19 764FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 960AverageR17 650FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 168AverageR19 023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 825AverageR22 654FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 156AverageR20 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 164AverageR20 269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 688AverageR19 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 123AverageR20 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 127AverageR20 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 278AverageR23 920FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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