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

Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air, and British Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago O'Hare Intl to South Africa

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?

There is 1 operator available for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa as of October 2026.

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 965 Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa in 2026/27

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11:45 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R15 986Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 21

21:15 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

41h 45m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R16 217Turkish Airlines

Sat, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 16

11:45 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R16 217Turkish Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 21

11:45 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 18:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R16 217Turkish Airlines

Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 14

11:45 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 10m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 11:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R16 217Turkish Airlines

Fri, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 17

20:15 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

0:20 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R16 217Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 17

11:45 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

0:20 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R16 283Turkish Airlines

Thu, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 9

20:15 - 11:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Istanbul

18:50 - 18:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

R16 283Turkish Airlines

Sun, Jan 17 - Wed, Jan 27

19:20 - 10:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:30 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 35m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 369Qatar Airways

Sun, Apr 18 - Wed, May 5

19:20 - 9:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:05 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 00m2 stops Cape Town Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R21 255Qatar Airways

Tue, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 20

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6:10 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 595Kenya Airways

Wed, Oct 28 - Mon, Nov 2

6:10 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

45h 45m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 258Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Mon, Nov 2

6:10 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 15m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R18 258Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Tue, Nov 3

21:15 - 12:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

31h 50m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 19:20CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R19 263Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Sun, Nov 1

12:45 - 12:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

40h 20m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R19 427Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Nov 5

12:45 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

0:55 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 05m1 stop Istanbul

R19 427Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Mon, Nov 9

12:45 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 10:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R19 427Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 10

12:45 - 23:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 15m1 stop Istanbul

17:15 - 11:00CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R19 427Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 26 - Fri, Nov 6

19:10 - 15:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R25 436Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

19:10 - 15:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m2 stops Dallas/Fort Worth Doha Hamad Intl

13:45 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R25 436Qatar Airways

Sun, Oct 25 - Fri, Oct 30

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

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 5

ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 10m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 17

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 217

Turkish Airlines

Feb 1

ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

42h 10m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 21

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

ORD18:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 283

Turkish Airlines

Nov 5

ORD12:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 18

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 332

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

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 11

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 17

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 608

Ethiopian Air

Nov 23

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 29

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 707

Ethiopian Air

Nov 5

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 18

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 036

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Sun 8/11

11:45-23:00

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

17:15-10:00

1 stop24h 45m

R15 986

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Sat 7/11

21:15-23:00

1 stop41h 45m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 16/11

0:55-10:00

1 stop41h 05m

R16 217

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

11:45-23:00

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 21/11

17:15-10:00

1 stop24h 45m

R16 217

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/12

11:45-23:00

1 stop27h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Mon 14/12

17:15-18:20

1 stop33h 05m

R16 217

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/3

11:45-10:55

1 stop39h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/3

18:50-11:00

1 stop23h 10m

R16 217

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/2

20:15-22:25

1 stop42h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/2

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

R16 217

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

11:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

0:20-10:00

1 stop41h 40m

R16 283

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 17/1

20:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/1

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

R16 283

ChicagoCape Town

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - CPT Cape Town Intl

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/4

19:20-10:15

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/5

19:30-15:05

1 stop26h 35m

R17 369

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/4

19:20-9:10

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/4

15:05-15:05

2 stops31h 00m

R21 255

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 588, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in April, then you should wait until February to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R18 637.

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 R22 790 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 R20 036 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 24% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight.

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Best price found	R10 965
Fastest flight time	25h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 965. The best return flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 986.

The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 25h 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 many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?
There is 1 operator available for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa as of October 2026.
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.

Best airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

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Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R21 604	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 708 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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