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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R18 539

This is the cheapest retur flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CHI
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Durban to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 April 2026.

Fri 29/518:30
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops29h 20m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/619:20
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R18 539
Thu 10/912:05
DUR
-
ORD
3 stops31h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/919:20
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R20 063
Fri 29/518:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Fri 5/620:35
ORD
-
DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 14/4R20 357
Thu 10/911:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops38h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 14/911:25
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops42h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4R21 176
Thu 10/911:15
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops35h 40m
British Airways
Mon 14/921:00
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops54h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 13/4R21 389
Tue 28/412:00
DUR
-
ORD
3 stops50h 41m
Qatar Airways
Sat 2/519:20
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops41h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/4R21 668
Fri 29/518:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/620:35
ORD
-
DUR
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R22 372
Sat 30/517:00
DUR
-
ORD
2 stops29h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/620:35
ORD
-
DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/4R22 667
Thu 10/918:40
DUR
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Mon 14/920:35
ORD
-
DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 12/4R23 354

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R18 539

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R24 517
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5-5/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 61h 40m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Price

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DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 10/9

12:05-12:40

3 stops31h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R20 063

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 10/9

11:15-15:55

2 stops35h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

21:00-10:40

2 stops54h 40m

R21 389

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

12:00-7:41

3 stops50h 41m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

19:20-19:50

2 stops41h 30m

R21 668

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/6

20:35-16:20

2 stops36h 45m

R22 372

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 30/5

17:00-15:45

2 stops29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/6

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R22 667

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 10/9

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R23 354

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

18:30-0:24

3 stops36h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/6

16:33-10:40

3 stops35h 07m

R26 188

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 28/4

18:40-12:35

2 stops48h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R31 003

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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 April 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and British Airways from Durban to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
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Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
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Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 889 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
Check prices

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,5

Food

7,5

Overall

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Comfort

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Muhammad,Jan 2026

ORD - DFW

Great, customer service agent at O’hare was able to change the flight due to snow storm. Thank you

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Durban to Chicago?

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Durban, you will be flying from King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29,2 km from the centre of Durban. There are 0 flights from King Shaka Intl to Chicago per day from 3 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Durban to Chicago?

    Qatar Airways and British Airways can get you from Durban to Chicago in just under 31h 35m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 05m. Durban and Chicago are separated by a distance of 14455 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Durban to Chicago round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Durban to Chicago round-trip from R15 120. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Lufthansa, from R15 856, and British Airways, from R17 026. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chicago for 23% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Durban to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Durban to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Durban to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Durban to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Durban 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 3 airlines flying from Durban to Chicago

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 120AverageR18 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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LufthansaCheapestR15 856AverageR15 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 026AverageR17 527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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