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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa from R10 280

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Kenya Airways Logo
7:30 - 15:50ORD-JNB
25h 20m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 - 12:41JNB-ORD
42h 26m2 stops
R16 608Kenya Airways
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Sat, Apr 18 - Sun, Apr 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 - 15:50ORD-JNB
25h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 - 17:37JNB-ORD
47h 22m2 stops
R16 626Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Mar 16 - Mon, Mar 30
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:35JNB-ORD
29h 45m1 stop
R16 730Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, Feb 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
R16 764Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Mar 29 - Sun, Apr 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 11:50ORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 18:25CPT-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
R16 834Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 9 - Fri, Feb 13
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:40JNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
R16 920Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 11:50ORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:15 - 19:25CPT-ORD
33h 10m1 stop
R17 163Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 19
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 20m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:45JNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
R17 909Etihad Airways
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Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, May 6
Emirates Logo
19:45 - 19:50ORD-DUR
40h 05m2 stops
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 14:55DUR-ORD
27h 45m1 stop
R30 321Emirates
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Wed, Feb 11 - Sun, Feb 15
Emirates Logo
19:45 - 17:10ORD-DUR
37h 25m1 stop
Emirates Logo
19:10 - 14:55DUR-ORD
27h 45m1 stop
R30 685Emirates
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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Apr 18
ORD7:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 20m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 26
JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 26m
2 stops
ORD12:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 608
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Kenya Airways
Jan 16
ORD7:01Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 24m
2 stops
JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 24
JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 10m
2 stops
ORD17:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 371
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Kenya Airways
Jan 28
ORD7:01Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 54m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 6
JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 10m
2 stops
ORD17:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 700
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Etihad Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa

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Etihad Airways
Jan 28
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 18
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD7:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 730
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Etihad Airways
Apr 22
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 909
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Etihad Airways
Jan 28
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 7
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD7:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 082
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 8 November 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/4

7:30-15:50

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

1:15-12:41

2 stops42h 26m

R16 608

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/3

7:30-15:50

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/3

1:15-17:37

2 stops47h 22m

R16 626

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

R16 730

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R16 764

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 13/2

17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

R16 834

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

R16 920

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 19/3

17:15-19:25

1 stop33h 10m

R17 163

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

R17 909

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

19:45-19:50

2 stops40h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

19:10-14:55

1 stop27h 45m

R30 321

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

19:45-17:10

1 stop37h 25m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 15/2

19:10-14:55

1 stop27h 45m

R30 685

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R18 117, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you don’t want to visit South Africa in March, 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 758.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

According to our data, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The lowest ticket price found for a Wednesday departure recently was R17 305. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around R27 315. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to South Africa?

Flying to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at midday is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R19 547 when looking at flights departing at midday. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to South Africa is in the morning when prices are around R26 749.

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 847 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 886 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.

Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight deals and tips

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  • 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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Can I find flights from Chicago to South Africa with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to South Africa from Chicago with this policy.

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