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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and Ethiopian Air 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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12:45 - 12:05

ORD

CPT

39h 20m

1 stop

17:20 - 10:00

CPT

ORD

24h 40m

1 stop

R18 399Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Tue, Nov 17

20:10 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:15

CPT

ORD

32h 40m

1 stop

R18 432Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15

11:25 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 18:15

CPT

ORD

32h 40m

1 stop

R18 742Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 15

10:30 - 7:10

ORD

JNB

37h 40m

1 stop

21:45 - 4:15

JNB

ORD

38h 30m

1 stop

R20 388Egyptair

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Dec 9

6:30 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

26h 20m

2 stops

12:10 - 11:47

JNB

ORD

30h 37m

2 stops

R20 567Kenya Airways

Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3

19:20 - 10:15

ORD

CPT

31h 55m

1 stop

19:30 - 15:05

CPT

ORD

26h 35m

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R20 665Qatar Airways

Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 17

18:50 - 10:30

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CPT

31h 40m

1 stop

12:35 - 14:30

CPT

ORD

33h 55m

1 stop

R20 746Qatar Airways

Sun, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 11

18:10 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

38h 40m

2 stops

17:00 - 11:47

JNB

ORD

25h 47m

2 stops

R20 746Multiple Airlines

Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 17

10:30 - 7:10

ORD

JNB

37h 40m

1 stop

21:45 - 5:15

JNB

ORD

38h 30m

1 stop

R20 860Egyptair

Wed, Sep 23 - Fri, Oct 2

10:15 - 12:35

ORD

HDS

43h 20m

2 stops

12:35 - 8:15

HDS

ORD

50h 40m

3 stops

R29 367Multiple Airlines

Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31

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

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Qatar Airways

Sept 9

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 55m

1 stop

CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 17

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

26h 35m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 665

Qatar Airways

Nov 1

ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 11

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 746

Qatar Airways

Aug 24

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 7

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 925

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

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 20

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 4

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 828

Ethiopian Air

Oct 1

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 10

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 202

Ethiopian Air

Sept 10

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 19

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 219

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Tue 3/11

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17:20-10:00

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R18 399

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Tue 1/9

20:10-11:50

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16:35-18:15

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R18 432

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

Cape Town Intl

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16:35-18:15

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

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10:30-7:10

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21:45-4:15

1 stop38h 30m

R20 388

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

6:30-15:50

2 stops26h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

12:10-11:47

2 stops30h 37m

R20 567

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

19:20-10:15

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

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19:30-15:05

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R20 665

ChicagoCape Town

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/11

18:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

Cape Town Intl

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12:35-14:30

1 stop33h 55m

R20 746

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/10

18:10-15:50

2 stops38h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/10

17:00-11:47

2 stops25h 47m

R20 746

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

10:30-7:10

1 stop37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

21:45-5:15

1 stop38h 30m

R20 860

ChicagoHoedspruit

ORD - HDS

ORDHDS

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 28/8

10:15-12:35

2 stops43h 20m

Hoedspruit

Mon 31/8

12:35-8:15

3 stops50h 40m

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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 029, 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 261.

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 250 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 753 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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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to South Africa?

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