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

Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines 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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11:25 - 11:50

ORD

CPT

41h 25m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R15 683Turkish Airlines

Mon, Aug 31 - Wed, Sep 9

20:10 - 11:50

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CPT

32h 40m

1 stop

16:35 - 9:40

CPT

ORD

24h 05m

1 stop

R15 831Turkish Airlines

Sat, Sep 5 - Wed, Sep 9

8:31 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

24h 19m

2 stops

17:00 - 14:30

JNB

ORD

28h 30m

2 stops

R16 225Multiple Airlines

Mon, Apr 27 - Tue, May 26

13:00 - 0:15

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JNB

52h 15m

2 stops

12:10 - 11:47

JNB

ORD

30h 37m

2 stops

R16 274Multiple Airlines

Wed, Sep 16 - Sun, Sep 27

6:04 - 15:50

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JNB

26h 46m

2 stops

12:10 - 12:16

JNB

ORD

31h 06m

2 stops

R16 389Kenya Airways

Wed, May 6 - Wed, May 13

6:00 - 0:15

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JNB

35h 15m

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12:10 - 11:47

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ORD

30h 37m

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R16 421Kenya Airways

Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 26

19:20 - 10:35

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17:00 - 15:05

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29h 05m

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R22 836Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

6:00 - 10:35

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45h 35m

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17:00 - 15:05

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29h 05m

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R24 017Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 21 - Wed, Sep 30

20:35 - 16:35

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37h 00m

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18:40 - 15:45

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28h 05m

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R25 625Emirates

Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 29

20:35 - 16:35

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37h 00m

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7:00 - 15:45

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39h 45m

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R26 576Emirates

Mon, Apr 27 - Fri, May 29

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

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Qatar Airways

Apr 23

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 4

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 834

Qatar Airways

Apr 16

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 19

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 359

Qatar Airways

Apr 17

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 10m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Apr 30

JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m

1 stop

ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

R21 474

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

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Kenya Airways

May 6

ORD6:04Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 46m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

May 13

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 06m

2 stops

ORD12:16Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 389

Kenya Airways

Sept 16

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sept 26

JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 37m

2 stops

ORD11:47Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 421

Kenya Airways

Sept 14

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 4

JNB1:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 21m

2 stops

ORD12:36Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 438

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

8:31-15:50

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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13:00-0:15

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12:10-11:47

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R16 274

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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6:04-15:50

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12:10-12:16

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R16 389

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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6:00-0:15

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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19:20-10:35

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/9

17:00-15:05

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

6:00-10:35

3 stops45h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/9

17:00-15:05

2 stops29h 05m

R24 017

ChicagoDurban

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

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R25 625

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ORD - DUR

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/4

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 29/5

7:00-15:45

2 stops39h 45m

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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 R16 274, 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 586.

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 119 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 864 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 57% 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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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 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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