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

Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, and JetBlue 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

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32h 40m

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16:35 - 18:15

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32h 40m

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R13 831Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6

20:10 - 11:50

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24h 05m

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R14 195Turkish Airlines

Thu, Apr 23 - Wed, May 6

20:10 - 11:50

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R14 526Turkish Airlines

Wed, Sep 2 - Wed, Sep 9

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R14 576Turkish Airlines

Mon, Apr 20 - Wed, Apr 29

11:25 - 11:50

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16:35 - 9:40

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R14 956Turkish Airlines

Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 5

8:31 - 15:50

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43h 01m

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Thu, May 7 - Sun, Nov 8

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Wed, Apr 22 - Tue, May 12

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19:20 - 16:20

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Tue, Apr 21 - Tue, Apr 28

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R19 142Qatar Airways

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

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Apr 5

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

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JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 12

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

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R16 114

Ethiopian Air

Mar 23

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

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JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 15

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

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ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 379

Ethiopian Air

Apr 22

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

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JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 12

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

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ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 412

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

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Mar 17

ORD20:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 35m

1 stop

JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 24

JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 00m

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ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Mar 23

ORD20:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

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JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 15

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 760

Qatar Airways

Apr 16

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 30m

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JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 23

JNB14:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

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ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 793

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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 412, 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 March to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 488.

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 006 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 R15 651 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 22% 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	19h 50m
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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa takes 19h 50m

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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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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