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

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, 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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20:10 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R16 099Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 - 15:50

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JNB

26h 50m

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12:10 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

31h 31m

2 stops

R16 230Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8

6:00 - 15:50

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JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

17:00 - 12:41

JNB

ORD

26h 41m

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R16 263Multiple Airlines

Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8

20:10 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

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ORD

24h 05m

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R16 328Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 30

8:31 - 0:15

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32h 44m

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17:00 - 12:11

JNB

ORD

26h 11m

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R16 394Multiple Airlines

Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 18

6:00 - 15:50

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JNB

26h 50m

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17:00 - 17:41

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31h 41m

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R16 689Kenya Airways

Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4

6:07 - 15:50

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26h 43m

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12:10 - 12:11

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ORD

31h 01m

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R16 836Kenya Airways

Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 26

19:20 - 19:50

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41h 30m

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12:00 - 16:50

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35h 50m

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R22 601Qatar Airways

Mon, May 4 - Tue, May 19

19:20 - 17:15

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38h 55m

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17:00 - 16:50

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54h 50m

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R22 650Qatar Airways

Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 18

20:35 - 11:55

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32h 20m

2 stops

15:45 - 15:45

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ORD

31h 00m

2 stops

R32 248Emirates

Thu, Jul 23 - Thu, Aug 13

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

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Kenya Airways

Aug 27

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 4

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 41m

2 stops

ORD17:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 689

Kenya Airways

May 12

ORD6:07Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 43m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 26

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 01m

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ORD12:11Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 836

Kenya Airways

May 5

ORD6:04Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 11m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jun 11

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 39m

2 stops

ORD17:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 426

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

40h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 50m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 901

Turkish Airlines

Sept 7

ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 17

JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 25m

1 stop

ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 950

Turkish Airlines

Sept 14

ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 25m

1 stop

CPT11:50Cape Town Intl

Sept 28

CPT16:35Cape Town Intl

24h 05m

1 stop

ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 179

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R16 230

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17:00-12:11

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R16 394

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19:20-19:50

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 19/5

12:00-16:50

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R22 601

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ORD - DUR

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Tue 5/5

19:20-17:15

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Durban King Shaka Intl

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17:00-16:50

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R22 650

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

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Thu 23/7

20:35-11:55

2 stops32h 20m

Port Elizabeth

Thu 13/8

15:45-15:45

2 stops31h 00m

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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 247, 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 R17 557.

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 111 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 836 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 43% 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 55m
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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 20h 55m

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?
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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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