Which airlines fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and KLM are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 37% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long does it take to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in South Africa, such as Cape Town or Johannesburg, and flying into Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 22h 15m and 24h 45m, respectively.

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

Turkish Airlines, Qatar Airways, and JetBlue are the most popular carriers operating from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport were last updated today.

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As of August 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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.

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18:00 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 40m1 stop Istanbul

11:25 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 00m1 stop Istanbul

R15 702Turkish Airlines

Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24

20:15 - 23:59JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 44m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

10:35 - 19:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 154Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

20:50 - 14:49CPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:30 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

29h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 186Delta

Tue, Dec 15 - Sat, Jan 2

18:50 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

R16 299Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5

22:00 - 16:34JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 34m1 stop Newark

15:00 - 18:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 30m1 stop Newark

R16 332United Airlines

Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10

22:00 - 11:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 00m1 stop Newark

11:15 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

R16 332United Airlines

Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5

9:45 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:25 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 461Etihad Airways

Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19

9:45 - 15:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

20:25 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 542Etihad Airways

Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12

11:15 - 13:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

18:50 - 10:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

55h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 834British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

11:15 - 13:45DUR Durban King Shaka Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

34h 30m2 stops Johannesburg OR Tambo London Heathrow

18:50 - 10:40ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-DUR Durban King Shaka Intl

55h 50m2 stops London Heathrow Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 882British Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

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Delta flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Delta

Dec 11

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

31h 59m

1 stop

ORD20:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 2

ORD8:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R16 186

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Dec 17

CPT20:50Cape Town Intl

31h 59m

1 stop

ORD20:49Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 2

ORD8:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 30m

1 stop

CPT18:35Cape Town Intl

R17 414

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Sept 23

JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 00m

1 stop

ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 30

ORD8:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 35m

1 stop

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 963

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Dec 19

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

39h 45m

1 stop

ORD16:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 9

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 00m

1 stop

CPT6:25Cape Town Intl

R16 784

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Dec 19

CPT8:30Cape Town Intl

39h 45m

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ORD19:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 10m

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20:15-23:59

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1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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20:25-8:20

1 stop28h 55m

R16 461

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu 8/10

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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20:25-8:20

1 stop28h 55m

R16 542

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

11:15-13:45

2 stops34h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

18:50-10:40

2 stops55h 50m

R17 834

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DUR Durban King Shaka Intl - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 28/1

11:15-13:45

2 stops34h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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2 stops55h 50m

R17 882

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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 R15 298, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from South Africa averaging around R15 976.

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 238 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 R15 847 on momondo.

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Best price found	R9 725
Fastest flight time	22h 15m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from South Africa in the past 72 hours is R9 725. The best return flight deal from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 702.

The fastest flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 22h 15m

There are no direct flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
Prices for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?
As of August 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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.

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Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R5 579	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 034 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 342	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R14 091	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 529 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 993	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 139 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Lufthansa	PriceFrom R15 639	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,8 8 229 reviews	Search Lufthansa flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 977	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 195 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 318	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 567 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 460	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 725 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 072	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 653 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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