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$659+ 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
may. 20 — may. 271
mar. 5/20
mar. 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Chicago

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Round-trip from

$975
(SWISS)

One-way from

$659
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,031
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 mayo 15, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/157:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
dom. 6/228:15 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$975
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/177:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops22h 55mUnited Airlines
vie. 5/306:00 amORD - CPT
1 stop28h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$983
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
lun. 6/169:50 amJNB - ORD
2 stops44h 35mEtihad Airways
jue. 9/41:35 pmORD - JNB
2 stops35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/15$985
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 11/1310:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 32mBritish Airways
jue. 12/46:35 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$987
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 5/166:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
mié. 5/284:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$996
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
vie. 5/166:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mDelta
mié. 5/2811:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/15$997
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/14:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
lun. 10/67:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/13$1,015
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 10/12:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 40mEthiopian Air
lun. 10/610:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/13$1,036
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/141:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops42h 32mKenya Airways
lun. 7/1410:37 amORD - JNB
2 stops46h 13mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,067
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
dom. 6/18:05 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop27h 42mDelta
jue. 7/105:35 amORD - CPT
1 stop29h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/14$1,084
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
dom. 6/158:05 pmCPT - MDW
1 stop28h 57mDelta
jue. 7/3110:26 amMDW - CPT
1 stop24h 24mDelta
Deal found 5/15$1,094
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 6/159:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines
lun. 7/145:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,170

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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 mayo 15, 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

dom. 6/15

7:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/22

8:15 pm-9:20 am

2 stops30h 05m

$975

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 6/16

9:50 am-11:25 pm

2 stops44h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/4

1:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops35h 45m

$985

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 10/1

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/6

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

$1,015

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 10/1

2:35 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/6

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

$1,036

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 6/14

1:15 am-12:47 pm

2 stops42h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 7/14

10:37 am-3:50 pm

2 stops46h 13m

$1,067

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

dom. 6/1

8:05 pm-4:47 pm

1 stop27h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 7/10

5:35 am-5:50 pm

1 stop29h 15m

$1,084

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

dom. 6/15

8:05 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop28h 57m

Chicago Midway

jue. 7/31

10:26 am-5:50 pm

1 stop24h 24m

$1,094

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 6/15

9:15 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 7/14

5:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,170

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 10/1

2:00 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops32h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/6

10:35 pm-5:20 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,174

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

mié. 8/27

2:35 pm-4:19 pm

3 stops32h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 9/24

7:30 am-10:10 pm

2 stops31h 40m

$1,184

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Deals found on 5/15

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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 mayo 15, 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

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 mayo 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from South Africa to Chicago, such as Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,294 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,294 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,294 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,294 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,294 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,344 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,294 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,595 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,294 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from South Africa to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 Etihad Airways ($659), Qatar Airways ($708), and Turkish Airlines ($730).

  • 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 Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway.

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

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

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  • 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to Chicago

Discover the top 6 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 mayo 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$947Average$1,197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$978Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,018Average$1,469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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