What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago O'Hare Intl to South Africa?

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Emirates are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago O'Hare Intl to South Africa

How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?

The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

R11 457 Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa in 2026

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21:15 - 12:05

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CPT

30h 50m

1 stop

17:20 - 10:00

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24h 40m

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R18 898Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11

11:45 - 12:05

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40h 20m

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17:20 - 10:00

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24h 40m

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R19 422Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Sat, Nov 21

11:45 - 12:05

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40h 20m

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17:20 - 18:20

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33h 00m

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R19 816Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

11:45 - 12:05

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40h 20m

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17:20 - 18:20

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33h 00m

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R19 996Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 16

19:20 - 10:35

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12:05 - 15:05

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34h 00m

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R20 160Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

19:20 - 10:35

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32h 15m

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12:05 - 15:05

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34h 00m

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R20 799Qatar Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 - 15:50

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27h 36m

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R21 193Kenya Airways

Mon, Nov 16 - Sun, Nov 29

9:30 - 7:10

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21:45 - 4:15

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38h 30m

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R21 422Egyptair

Fri, Dec 11 - Fri, Jan 1

10:15 - 20:10

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14:30 - 8:15

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R21 520Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 21 - Sat, Oct 3

10:15 - 13:25

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20h 10m

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8:20 - 8:15

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30h 55m

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R21 553Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 26

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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 17

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 553

Ethiopian Air

Sept 10

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m

1 stop

JNB13:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 10

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

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ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 586

Ethiopian Air

Sept 24

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 7

JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

33h 45m

3 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 750

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 4

ORD21:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 50m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Nov 11

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

24h 40m

1 stop

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 898

Turkish Airlines

Nov 12

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 20m

1 stop

CPT12:05Cape Town Intl

Nov 16

CPT17:20Cape Town Intl

33h 00m

1 stop

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 816

Turkish Airlines

Aug 18

ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 1

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 045

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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R21 520

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

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What is the cheapest month to fly to South Africa?

The cheapest month to fly to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R9 080, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in February, then you should wait until November to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R11 326.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to South Africa for around R21 597 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as R16 882 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flights?

You could potentially save up to 28% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight.

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Fastest flight time	20h 10m
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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 20h 10m

There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa.

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?
Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa refresh daily.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to South Africa?
The required travel and health documents for your South Africa trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at South Africa. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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