$584+ Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago (CHI)
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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Apr 19 — Apr 261
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 20, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/39:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 5/202:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$846
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/202:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$862
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/39:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/12:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$867
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/139:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 5/302:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/17![Etihad Airways logo]()
$870
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 4/59:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/202:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$879
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/42:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$884
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/89:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 6/189:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$890
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 4/292:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$904
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/291:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/610:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$922
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/238:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops40h 44m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$932
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/154:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 8/1911:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$942
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 10/225:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 10/269:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$962
Best flights from South Africa to ChicagoDiscover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from South Africa to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/107:25 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 35m
British Airways
Sun 6/2110:30 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop27h 55m
British Airways
Deal found 3/17![British Airways logo]()
$1,056
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/138:25 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 49m
Delta
Sat 5/304:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Deal found 3/17![Delta logo]()
$1,121
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/2310:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 5/410:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/16![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,163
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/237:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,173
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/197:00 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 7/39:10 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops33h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,265
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/198:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop34h 26m
United Airlines
Tue 12/293:45 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop18h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/17![United Airlines logo]()
$1,285
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/27:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
Sat 5/98:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop41h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 3/18![Emirates logo]()
$1,368
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2811:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 41m
KLM
Thu 6/41:22 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 03m
KLM
Deal found 3/15![KLM logo]()
$1,391
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/89:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 10/257:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops42h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,402
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Thu 6/184:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 7/98:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,414
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 5/28:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops33h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 5/95:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/18![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,631
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/98:25 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 49m
Delta
Thu 5/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops28h 05m
Delta
Deal found 3/15![Delta logo]()
$1,128
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/38:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop33h 23m
Delta
Sun 5/109:23 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops29h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/19![Delta logo]()
$1,128
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/312:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/144:36 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 14m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,255
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/151:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 8/1910:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,279
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Thu 6/181:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/99:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops37h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,283
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/211:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops35h 40m
British Airways
Sat 5/98:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops31h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 3/17![British Airways logo]()
$1,302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 5/38:05 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 20m
Delta
Sun 5/1010:24 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops28h 01m
Delta
Deal found 3/19![Delta logo]()
$1,128
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/38:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops43h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/179:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/18![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,285
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/98:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/237:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/16![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,298
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/245:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
4 stops45h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 5/210:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/17![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,351
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/27:00 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 45m
Emirates
Wed 4/158:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 3/20![Emirates logo]()
$1,496
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1411:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops32h 10m
British Airways
Thu 6/1810:30 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops29h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 3/16![British Airways logo]()
$1,446
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Sat 5/28:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops29h 11m
Delta
Sat 5/99:22 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops28h 58m
Delta
Deal found 3/18![Delta logo]()
$1,224
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/26:40 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/98:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops36h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,353
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/52:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/207:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,364
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Fri 4/178:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 4/2310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops54h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,369
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1511:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops50h 16m
KLM
Wed 8/199:30 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops28h 55m
KLM
Deal found 3/15![KLM logo]()
$1,677
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/196:40 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Fri 7/38:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 3/19![Emirates logo]()
$1,528
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2811:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop22h 00m
Delta
Thu 6/47:00 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops31h 25m
Delta
Deal found 3/15![Delta logo]()
$1,232
Last-minute flights from South Africa to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Chicago. Data last updated March 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Chicago. Data last updated March 20, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Sun 4/59:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/202:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$879
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/202:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$862
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 4/238:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops40h 44m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$932
This CVC Viagens deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 CVC Viagens is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/179:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/12:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/19![Etihad Airways logo]()
$979
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/181:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/2510:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/17![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,034
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2110:25 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 13m
United Airlines
Tue 5/511:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 15m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/16![United Airlines logo]()
$1,012
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/229:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/42:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$884
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/249:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/42:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$904
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/269:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops29h 00m
American Airlines
Mon 5/43:45 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops34h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16![American Airlines logo]()
$975
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/269:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops29h 00m
American Airlines
Sat 5/23:45 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16![American Airlines logo]()
$1,007
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/269:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 05m
American Airlines
Sun 5/33:45 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/16![American Airlines logo]()
$1,008
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/291:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/610:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$922
One-way flights from South Africa to ChicagoSearch for one-way flight options from South Africa to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 20, 2026.
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/712:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$584
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/114:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$587
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/134:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$606
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$607
This Travelwings deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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 Travelwings is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/71:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$608
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/232:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$624
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/244:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$625
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/157:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
3 stops35h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$627
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/19. 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.
Mon 5/48:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/19![Qatar Airways logo]()
$628
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/132:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
3 stops36h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$638
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/174:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops35h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$650
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/111:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops40h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$650
Find flight deals from South Africa to Chicago
Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated March 20, 2026.
Round-trip from | $846 (Booking.com) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $584 (Travelwings) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,047 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to Chicago 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 March 20, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 6/10
7:25 pm-2:00 pm
2 stops25h 35m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 6/21
10:30 pm-9:25 am
1 stop27h 55m
$1,056
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/13
8:25 pm-8:14 pm
2 stops30h 49m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/30
4:20 pm-9:20 pm
1 stop22h 00m
$1,121
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/9
8:25 pm-8:14 pm
2 stops30h 49m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 5/21
10:15 am-9:20 pm
2 stops28h 05m
$1,128
Cape TownChicago
CPT - MDW
CPTMDW
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/3
8:05 pm-10:28 pm
1 stop33h 23m
Chicago Midway
Sun 5/10
9:23 am-9:25 pm
2 stops29h 02m
$1,128
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Sun 5/3
8:05 pm-9:25 pm
1 stop32h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 5/10
10:24 am-9:25 pm
2 stops28h 01m
$1,128
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/23
10:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops40h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 5/4
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
$1,163
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/16
8:40 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop25h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/23
7:20 pm-8:50 am
1 stop30h 30m
$1,173
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 5/2
8:25 pm-6:36 pm
2 stops29h 11m
Chicago Midway
Sat 5/9
9:22 am-9:20 pm
2 stops28h 58m
$1,224
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Thu 5/28
11:15 pm-2:15 pm
1 stop22h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 6/4
7:00 am-9:25 pm
2 stops31h 25m
$1,232
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 4/3
12:40 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop33h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 4/14
4:36 pm-8:50 am
2 stops33h 14m
$1,255
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago (average of $744). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $979). 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.
Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated March 20, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta,KLM, andUnited Airlines from South Africa to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Chicago. 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 March 20, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$876 | Average$909 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$916 | Average$1,348 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$967 | Average$1,092 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$999 | Average$1,059 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |