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$572+ Cheap flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Aug 4 — Aug 111
Mon 8/4
Mon 8/11
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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$888
(oojo)

One-way from

$572
(flightsite.co.za)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,195
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 July 30, 2025.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 9/181:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/2210:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/28$888
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/148:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Thu 10/3010:00 amORD - CPT
1 stop22h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/30$929
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Thu 9/119:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/181:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/27$933
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 9/265:31 pmORD - JNB
1 stop19h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/29$936
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/157:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 9/269:44 pmORD - JNB
2 stops37h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$950
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Thu 11/68:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/109:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/29$953
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Mon 10/209:50 amJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines
Thu 10/306:45 amORD - JNB
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$958
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Thu 11/135:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Sun 11/308:20 pmORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/30$981
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 12/44:28 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 07mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/28$985
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Thu 9/1111:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Thu 9/181:00 pmORD - CPT
2 stops25h 25mKLM
Deal found 7/28$1,005
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Mon 9/1511:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 44mKLM
Fri 9/264:15 pmORD - JNB
1 stop22h 05mKLM
Deal found 7/29$1,011
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/156:50 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Fri 9/265:30 amORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mDelta
Deal found 7/28$1,019

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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 July 30, 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

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/18

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$888

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/14

8:00 pm-9:36 am

1 stop20h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

10:00 am-3:20 pm

1 stop22h 20m

$929

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$933

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

9:55 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop31h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

5:31 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$936

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

7:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

9:44 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 01m

$950

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$953

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/20

9:50 am-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

6:45 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 35m

$958

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 11/13

5:15 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop33h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/30

8:20 pm-11:50 am

1 stop31h 30m

$981

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

4:28 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 07m

$985

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 9/11

11:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

1:00 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,005

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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 July 30, 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 July 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Singapore Airlines, and Delta 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,338 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,383 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.
Air France
7.5
Good
1,465 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,299 reviews

Food

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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  • 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 $572 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $621 and Etihad Airways from $675 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.

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  • 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 July 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$665Average$1,060FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$820Average$983FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$889Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$955Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$978Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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