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

Egyptair, Turkish Airlines, and Qatar Airways 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.

R10 119 Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa in 2026

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11:25 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R18 109Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 16

11:25 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R18 567Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16

19:20 - 10:35

ORD

DUR

32h 15m

1 stop

12:05 - 15:05

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

2 stops

R20 925Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

19:20 - 10:35

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DUR

32h 15m

1 stop

12:05 - 15:05

DUR

ORD

34h 00m

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R20 974Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:17

JNB

ORD

26h 17m

2 stops

R21 597Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

6:00 - 0:15

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JNB

35h 15m

2 stops

12:10 - 16:18

JNB

ORD

35h 08m

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R21 678Kenya Airways

Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22

10:15 - 20:10

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26h 55m

1 stop

8:20 - 8:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

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R21 695Ethiopian Air

Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 28

9:45 - 20:10

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JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

14:30 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

R21 711Ethiopian Air

Sat, Nov 14 - Sat, Nov 21

6:00 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:17

JNB

ORD

26h 17m

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R21 744Multiple Airlines

Sat, Aug 29 - Sat, Sep 5

6:00 - 15:50

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JNB

25h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:36

JNB

ORD

27h 36m

2 stops

R21 760Kenya Airways

Sun, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 23

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

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Kenya Airways

Aug 13

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 22

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 08m

2 stops

ORD16:18Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 678

Kenya Airways

Jan 3

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 23

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 36m

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ORD12:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 760

Kenya Airways

Dec 9

ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 18

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 29m

2 stops

ORD17:34Chicago O'Hare Intl

R22 055

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

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 16

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 992

Ethiopian Air

Sept 17

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Sept 27

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 369

Ethiopian Air

Sept 13

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 55m

1 stop

CPT14:10Cape Town Intl

Oct 4

CPT13:50Cape Town Intl

25h 25m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 418

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11:25-11:50

1 stop41h 25m

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16:35-9:40

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19:20-10:35

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12:05-15:05

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R20 974

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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R21 597

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/8

6:00-0:15

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12:10-16:18

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R21 678

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/10

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

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Wed 28/10

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

R21 695

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ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R21 711

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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17:00-12:17

2 stops26h 17m

R21 744

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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6:00-15:50

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Sat 23/1

17:00-12:36

2 stops27h 36m

R21 760

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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 071, 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 314.

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 998 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 R18 518 on momondo.

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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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