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

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and Etihad 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.

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6:00 - 15:50

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17:00 - 11:47

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R16 809Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 2 - Mon, Sep 28

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Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 21

20:10 - 11:50

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R17 613Turkish Airlines

Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 10

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Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 8

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R29 880Emirates

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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

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JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 47m

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Kenya Airways

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ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

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JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

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ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Sept 28

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 41m

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ORD12:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Sept 1

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

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JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 9

JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 55m

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

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ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

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JNB3:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Jul 27

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

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JNB16:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

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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 284, 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 580.

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 621 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 228 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 52% 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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