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

Turkish Airlines, SWISS, and Emirates 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 September 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.

R11 009 Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa in 2026

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6:00 - 3:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 - 12:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

39h 11m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 715Kenya Airways

Sun, Feb 28 - Sun, Mar 7

6:00 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 - 12:46JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 41m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 715Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 - 3:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 12:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 715Kenya Airways

Fri, Feb 5 - Thu, Feb 18

6:00 - 0:15ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 15m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

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

31h 20m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 715Kenya Airways

Sun, Oct 4 - Mon, Oct 12

6:00 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 715Multiple Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

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

25h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 - 17:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 55m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 715Multiple Airlines

Sun, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 17

6:00 - 0:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:25 - 17:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

44h 09m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 715Kenya Airways

Wed, Jan 13 - Thu, Jan 28

6:00 - 0:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 - 12:46JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

43h 11m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R16 715Kenya Airways

Wed, Nov 11 - Mon, Nov 16

19:20 - 4:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 14:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 020Qatar Airways

Mon, Sep 28 - Mon, Nov 2

19:20 - 4:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:20 - 15:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R20 116Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 27

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7:00 - 15:50ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 - 17:03JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 53m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R19 939Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 25

19:20 - 4:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

9:45 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R20 245Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

10:15 - 13:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R21 293Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

7:00 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

17:00 - 12:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

R22 405Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

10:15 - 13:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

R22 486Ethiopian Air

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

19:20 - 4:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

7:30 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 35m2 stops Cape Town Intl Doha Hamad Intl

R22 728Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 25

19:20 - 4:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R22 889Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Tue, Sep 15

13:25 - 2:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 35m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Entebbe

9:45 - 9:20JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 35m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R23 163Multiple Airlines

Mon, Sep 14 - Wed, Sep 16

19:20 - 4:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

20:55 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R23 211Qatar Airways

Sun, Sep 13 - Fri, Sep 25

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

31h 55m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

15:20 - 15:05CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 45m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo Doha Hamad Intl

R23 276Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 17 - Wed, Sep 30

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

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Kenya Airways

Nov 11

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

43h 11m

2 stops

ORD12:46Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 715

Kenya Airways

Jan 27

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 31

JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 29m

2 stops

ORD17:34Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 892

Kenya Airways

Jan 6

ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 25m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 19

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 34m

2 stops

ORD17:34Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 069

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 391

Ethiopian Air

Mar 3

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 14

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R19 520

Ethiopian Air

Nov 19

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 45m

1 stop

JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 28

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 068

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Sun 28/2

6:00-3:55

2 stops37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/3

5:25-12:36

2 stops39h 11m

R16 715

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Wed 11/11

6:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

12:05-12:46

2 stops32h 41m

R16 715

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

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Chicago O'Hare Intl

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6:00-3:55

2 stops37h 55m

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Thu 18/2

17:00-12:36

2 stops27h 36m

R16 715

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/10

6:00-0:15

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

17:00-17:20

2 stops31h 20m

R16 715

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

6:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

5:25-17:20

2 stops43h 55m

R16 715

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

6:10-15:50

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/11

5:25-17:20

2 stops43h 55m

R16 715

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/1

6:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

5:25-17:34

2 stops44h 09m

R16 715

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

6:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

1:35-12:46

2 stops43h 11m

R16 715

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 28/9

19:20-4:00

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

20:20-14:30

1 stop26h 10m

R20 020

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/10

19:20-4:00

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

20:20-15:30

1 stop26h 10m

R20 116

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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 R17 795, 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 April to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of R17 924.

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 926 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 R18 666 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 2% 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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Best price found	R11 009
Fastest flight time	20h 55m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is R11 009. The best return flight deal from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 715.

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?
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 September 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 152	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 736 reviews		Search Qatar Airways flights

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