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$623+ 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 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$823
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$623
(Booking.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,122
From South Africa to Chicago (CHI)
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Chicago
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 August 14, 2025.

This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 9/269:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/31:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$839
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/59:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 9/121:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$843
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 11/69:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 11/101:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$844
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/199:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Fri 10/31:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$854
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/199:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/41:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/13$856
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/112:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 9/1810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/13$891
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 11/139:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Thu 12/41:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 8/12$893
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/248:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$901
This Netflights deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Netflights is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:55 pmJNB - MDW
1 stop30h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 10/2210:35 amMDW - JNB
1 stop26h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 8/12$913
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 11/138:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 8/12$914
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Fri 8/158:00 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop25h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 8/221:12 pmORD - CPT
1 stop20h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/12$999
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/253:20 pmDUR - ORD
2 stops33h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/99:50 pmORD - DUR
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12$1,010

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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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

9:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/12

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$823

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

9:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$823

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/26

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$839

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/5

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/12

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$843

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

9:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$844

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/25

9:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$849

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/28

9:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$849

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

9:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/11

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$849

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/26

9:50 am-8:15 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

$849

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/24

9:55 pm-9:36 pm

1 stop30h 41m

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/22

10:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$913

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from South Africa to Chicago 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Chicago as you normally would.

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 August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, KLM, and United 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.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
7,980 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
1,381 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
8,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,266 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

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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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Chicago one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from South Africa to Chicago are Qatar Airways ($623), Turkish Airlines ($635), and Delta ($956).

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Chicago?

    The most popular route from South Africa to Chicago is Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl. You may also consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway or Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to Chicago 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?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from South Africa to Chicago 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 Chicago

Discover the top 7 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 August 14, 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$1,194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$978Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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