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$545+ Cheap flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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JNB — ORD
Oct 17 — Oct 241
Fri 10/17
Fri 10/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to O'Hare Intl flight deals. Data was last updated September 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$827
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$545
(Kiwi.com)

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January

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February

Average price

$997
From South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 17, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/159:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 10/221:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$827
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/179:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/272:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$847
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/249:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/16$859
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/317:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 11/2611:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/16$861
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Thu 1/151:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$870
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Sat 1/171:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$890
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:10 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/411:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/17$892
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/131:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/39:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/17$899
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/158:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$900
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/229:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/16$910
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/232:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/110:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/16$916
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/239:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Wed 1/141:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 9/15$922

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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/31

7:05 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

$861

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

$892

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/12

9:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop39h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:50 pm-10:55 am

1 stop32h 05m

$922

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/31

4:00 pm-11:05 am

2 stops26h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/7

11:50 am-1:30 pm

2 stops41h 40m

$928

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

7:50 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/2

6:35 pm-10:55 am

2 stops32h 20m

$929

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

8:50 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

4:25 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 1/21

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/1

3:35 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop18h 25m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/25

8:50 pm-3:03 pm

2 stops26h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

2:35 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop17h 35m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/23

8:50 pm-6:37 pm

1 stop29h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

1:00 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop19h 10m

$933

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Fri 1/23

8:50 pm-9:43 am

1 stop20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/3

2:00 pm-6:00 pm

2 stops20h 00m

$933

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ZA to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 17, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated September 17, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
KLM
7.8
Good
1,386 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,926 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,965 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
862 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,961 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Morgan Rae,Aug 2025

BRU - JFK

Typically I choose delta because they do a great job but this time the flight attendant in my zone was very rude and didnt offer the same treatment as she did to others

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    There are many flights that can get you from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in 25h 35m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, SWISS, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 8513 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $616 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $616 and Kenya Airways from $777 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Durban King Shaka Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$820Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$918FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$889Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$955Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$955Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$978Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$985Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%

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