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When is the best time to fly to Chicago?
What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?
The cheapest month to fly to Chicago from South Africa is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R13 692, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you aren’t able to travel to Chicago during the month of March, then flying in February is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of R14 160.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?
We recommend purchasing flights from South Africa to Chicago 35 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Chicago for R15 142. In the past 72 hours, momondo users found flights from South Africa to Chicago for as low as R11 138.
What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?
Our data shows that Tuesday is the least expensive day to fly to Chicago. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as R14 352. Flights from South Africa to Chicago on a Friday will generally be more expensive and average around R15 849. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.
What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?
Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is at midday. Flights from South Africa to Chicago during this time can be as low as R12 535. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying in the evening when prices are R15 288 on average. Flights to Chicago from South Africa in the evening are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travellers’ schedules.
Is there an alternative airport near Chicago?
Those flying to Chicago could potentially find better pricing at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (26 km from Chicago city centre) or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (126 km from Chicago city centre), depending on the month and departure airport.
Chicago flight deals found on momondo
Check out some of the best fares from airports in South Africa to Chicago found recently by users on momondo
Cheapest
Best
Quickest
Ethiopian Air
Apr 13
CPT
Cape Town Intl
24h 20m
2 stops
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 27
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 15m
1 stop
CPT
Cape Town Intl
R11 138
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British Airways
Dec 20
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m
1 stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 8
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 39m
2 stops
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
R11 818
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 3
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m
1 stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 6
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 50m
1 stop
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 543
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Qatar Airways
Jan 24
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 30m
1 stop
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 30
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 15m
2 stops
JNB
Johannesburg OR Tambo
R12 604
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Multiple Airlines
Apr 21
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
38h 05m
2 stops
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 5
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 15m
2 stops
DUR
Durban King Shaka Intl
R13 133
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British Airways
Apr 21
CPT
Cape Town Intl
27h 34m
2 stops
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 25
ORD
Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
CPT
Cape Town Intl
R12 075
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