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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6:00 - 15:50

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26h 50m

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17:00 - 12:41

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26h 41m

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R16 956Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 28

6:00 - 0:15

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35h 15m

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R16 972Kenya Airways

Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25

6:00 - 15:50

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R17 479Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 27

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Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 27

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Mon, Sep 7 - Tue, Sep 15

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Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 17

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R22 864Qatar Airways

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

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Sept 2

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

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JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 27

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 32m

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R17 479

Kenya Airways

Sept 2

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

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JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

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R17 496

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Sept 10

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

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JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 14

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 31m

2 stops

ORD17:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 134

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

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Sept 30

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 10m

1 stop

CPT17:30Cape Town Intl

Oct 23

CPT13:15Cape Town Intl

32h 50m

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 475

Qatar Airways

Sept 2

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 55m

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CPT10:15Cape Town Intl

Sept 21

CPT19:30Cape Town Intl

26h 35m

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 507

Qatar Airways

Oct 28

ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT10:30Cape Town Intl

Nov 13

CPT12:35Cape Town Intl

33h 55m

1 stop

ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 687

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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 067, 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 309.

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 214 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 R15 925 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 44% 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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