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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and RwandAir 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.

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11:25 - 11:50

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CPT

41h 25m

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16:35 - 9:40

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24h 05m

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R14 589Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 18

20:10 - 11:50

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32h 40m

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24h 05m

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R14 640Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Fri, Sep 18

20:10 - 11:50

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16:35 - 9:40

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R14 674Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 11

20:10 - 11:50

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32h 40m

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R15 099Turkish Airlines

Thu, Aug 27 - Wed, Sep 2

17:57 - 0:15

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34h 49m

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Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

19:20 - 16:10

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R16 782Qatar Airways

Wed, May 6 - Thu, May 14

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61h 26m

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R16 918Multiple Airlines

Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, Apr 29

6:00 - 15:50

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R16 969Kenya Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

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Mon, Sep 7 - Thu, Sep 17

6:00 - 15:50

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26h 41m

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R17 309Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

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May 6

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 50m

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JNB16:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 14

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Sept 7

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

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JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Apr 23

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

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JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 1

JNB20:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 25m

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 326

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

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Ethiopian Air

Apr 19

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

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CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 26

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

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ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 264

Ethiopian Air

Apr 15

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

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CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 22

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

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ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 315

Ethiopian Air

Apr 15

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 20m

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CPT14:35Cape Town Intl

Apr 22

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

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ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

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

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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 R16 867, 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 March to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 363.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 802 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 085 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 57% 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	19h 50m
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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 19h 50m

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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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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