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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R9 709

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:35 - 7:40CPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 14:35ORD-CPT
20h 50m1 stop
R15 956Ethiopian Air
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Fri, Nov 21 - Wed, Nov 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 19:25JNB-ORD
31h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 10:35ORD-JNB
40h 10m1 stop
R16 060Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05JNB-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 10:35ORD-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R16 129Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Mar 25 - Sun, Mar 29
KLM Logo
23:59 - 14:20JNB-ORD
22h 21m1 stop
KLM Logo
16:25 - 22:05ORD-JNB
21h 40m1 stop
R17 116KLM
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 10
KLM Logo
23:59 - 14:20JNB-ORD
22h 21m1 stop
KLM Logo
16:25 - 22:05ORD-JNB
21h 40m1 stop
R17 393KLM
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 10
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 17:33CPT-ORD
27h 58m2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 12:40ORD-CPT
31h 55m2 stops
R18 950British Airways
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
British Airways Logo
20:35 - 17:33CPT-ORD
27h 58m2 stops
British Airways Logo
21:45 - 12:40ORD-CPT
31h 55m2 stops
R19 037British Airways
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Wed, Mar 11 - Sun, Mar 15
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 10:44CPT-ORD
21h 54m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 16:10ORD-CPT
25h 10m2 stops
R20 594United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:35JNB-ORD
29h 45m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 10m1 stop
R21 079Etihad Airways
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Wed, Dec 17 - Wed, Dec 24
United Airlines Logo
20:50 - 16:53CPT-ORD
28h 03m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 16:10ORD-CPT
25h 10m2 stops
R21 546United Airlines
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Sat, Dec 13 - Sat, Jan 3

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

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Nov 21
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
25h 05m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 26
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 50m
1 stop
CPT14:35Cape Town Intl
R15 956
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 13
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 4
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 047
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 13
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 4
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 133
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KLM flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best KLM deals on South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
KLM
Dec 13
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 21m
1 stop
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 10
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 116
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KLM
Dec 13
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 21m
1 stop
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 10
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 393
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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 21/11

14:35-7:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/11

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

R15 956

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-19:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

R16 060

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-11:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R16 129

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

23:59-14:20

1 stop22h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

16:25-22:05

1 stop21h 40m

R17 116

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

23:59-14:20

1 stop22h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

16:25-22:05

1 stop21h 40m

R17 393

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:35-17:33

2 stops27h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

21:45-12:40

2 stops31h 55m

R18 950

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/3

20:35-17:33

2 stops27h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

21:45-12:40

2 stops31h 55m

R19 037

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

20:50-10:44

1 stop21h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

7:00-16:10

2 stops25h 10m

R20 594

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/12

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/12

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R21 079

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sat 13/12

20:50-16:53

2 stops28h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

7:00-16:10

2 stops25h 10m

R21 546

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 441, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R17 133.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as R19 216. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R21 929. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as R18 816. Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R21 035.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around R19 155 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa for as low as R16 960 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 49% on your flight if you consider stops on a South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    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 South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 841Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 285 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 686Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 038 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 800Free CancellationRating
7,2
886 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 934Free CancellationRating
7,5
671 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 073Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 998 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom R16 754Free CancellationRating
6,8
7 547 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 826Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 494 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 991Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 405 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R17 190Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 002 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 072Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 660 reviews
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