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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa from R9 825

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Kenya Airways Logo
18:25 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
37h 25m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 12:57
JNB
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ORD
26h 57m
2 stops
R14 172Kenya Airways
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17
Kenya Airways Logo
10:36 - 0:25
ORD
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JNB
53h 49m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 17:41
JNB
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ORD
31h 41m
2 stops
R14 189Kenya Airways
Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Apr 18
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
25h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 12:57
JNB
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ORD
26h 57m
2 stops
R15 708Multiple Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 13:35
JNB
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ORD
27h 35m
2 stops
R15 740Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
R15 756Ethiopian Air
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
R15 788Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 11:50
ORD
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CPT
32h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
16:35 - 9:40
CPT
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ORD
24h 05m
1 stop
R15 805Turkish Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Wed, Apr 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
R15 885Ethiopian Air
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 4
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 10:40
ORD
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DUR
31h 50m
2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
12:25 - 14:11
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ORD
57h 46m
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R25 921Qatar Airways
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
Qatar Airways Logo
20:05 - 17:45
ORD
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PLZ
38h 40m
3 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
15:45 - 15:05
PLZ
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ORD
30h 20m
2 stops
R28 620Qatar Airways
Sun, Mar 22 - Wed, Apr 15

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

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Ethiopian Air
Mar 5
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 11
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 756
Ethiopian Air
Feb 23
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 4
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 885
Ethiopian Air
Mar 18
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 25
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 902

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

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Turkish Airlines
Apr 15
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Apr 22
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 788
Turkish Airlines
Apr 15
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 40m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Apr 22
CPT16:35Cape Town Intl
24h 05m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 805
Turkish Airlines
Mar 4
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 00m
1 stop
CPT11:50Cape Town Intl
Mar 18
CPT17:15Cape Town Intl
33h 10m
1 stop
ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 966

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

18:25-15:50

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R14 172

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

10:36-0:25

2 stops53h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

17:00-17:41

2 stops31h 41m

R14 189

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

7:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R15 708

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

17:00-13:35

2 stops27h 35m

R15 740

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R15 756

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 788

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

20:10-11:50

1 stop32h 40m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 22/4

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

R15 805

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

R15 885

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

18:50-10:40

2 stops31h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 2/3

12:25-14:11

3 stops57h 46m

R25 921

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/3

20:05-17:45

3 stops38h 40m

Port Elizabeth

Wed 15/4

15:45-15:05

2 stops30h 20m

R28 620

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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

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 R14 576, 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 R16 839.

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 R19 970 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 984 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 4% 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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Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

None
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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    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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