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

Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines 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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ORD

24h 05m

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R14 917Turkish Airlines

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Sep 23

20:10 - 11:50

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32h 40m

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16:35 - 9:40

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ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R15 592Turkish Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Wed, Sep 23

20:10 - 11:50

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32h 40m

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16:35 - 9:40

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ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R15 693Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 8 - Thu, Sep 24

6:30 - 15:50

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26h 20m

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17:00 - 17:34

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31h 34m

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R16 756Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

6:30 - 15:50

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26h 20m

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17:00 - 17:34

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31h 34m

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R16 807Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 21 - Mon, Oct 5

6:07 - 15:50

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26h 43m

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R17 363Kenya Airways

Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24

6:04 - 0:15

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26h 16m

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R17 498Kenya Airways

Wed, Apr 29 - Wed, May 6

19:20 - 10:35

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17:00 - 15:05

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53h 05m

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R23 489Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 - 10:35

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11:15 - 15:05

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34h 50m

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R24 704Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

20:35 - 15:05

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35h 30m

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58h 05m

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R33 191Emirates

Fri, Jul 24 - Fri, Aug 7

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

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Turkish Airlines

Sept 7

ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R14 917

Turkish Airlines

Sept 6

ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

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CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 23

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

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ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 592

Turkish Airlines

Sept 8

ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 40m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 24

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 693

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

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Qatar Airways

Aug 23

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 7

JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

53h 15m

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 861

Qatar Airways

Apr 8

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 22

JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 430

Qatar Airways

Apr 8

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 25m

1 stop

JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 23

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 987

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Wed 30/9

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Mon 21/9

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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 739, 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 October to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 089.

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 723 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 R17 347 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	21h 20m
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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 21h 20m

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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