$583+ 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 6/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Jun 3 — Jun 101
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 May 4, 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 May 4, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 6/142:45 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/78:10 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$944
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 7/2212:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/317:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,042
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 9/212:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/167:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,051
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 6/248:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/247:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,056
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 12/69:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Thu 12/318:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,059
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/199:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/278:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,061
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 12/69:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/18:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,062
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 12/219:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 12/258:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,063
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 12/219:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 12/278:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,066
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/147:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/297:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,071
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 12/75:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 12/317:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,073
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Mon 9/712:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 2/226:50 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,074
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 May 4, 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 May 4, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sat 8/11:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/207:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,156
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 8/59:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/172:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,161
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/1711:15 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops29h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/2111:25 am
ORD
- DUR
2 stops42h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,210
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Mon 8/37:25 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 12m
British Airways
Sun 9/139:40 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3![British Airways logo]()
$1,320
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/207:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 50m
United Airlines
Mon 8/1710:55 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,322
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/208:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops29h 00m
Delta
Mon 8/176:00 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$1,345
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 9/176:40 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Emirates
Mon 9/218:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 5/1![Emirates logo]()
$1,488
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 6/182:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
3 stops33h 46m
Kenya Airways
Thu 7/96:00 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops48h 00m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 5/4![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,504
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Wed 8/121:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 8/2710:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,520
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/184:30 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops30h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/18:35 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,542
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sun 5/3111:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 41m
KLM
Sun 6/71:21 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 59m
KLM
Deal found 5/3![KLM logo]()
$1,667
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 7/209:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop31h 20m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 8/1710:54 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 46m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,730
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/159:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 6/162:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/1![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,199
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1712:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
3 stops52h 09m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/217:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,252
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Tue 8/49:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops29h 00m
British Airways
Sun 9/139:40 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 5/3![British Airways logo]()
$1,324
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/143:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops39h 21m
United Airlines
Sun 6/213:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop34h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$1,392
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 6/1412:00 pm
DUR
- ORD
3 stops35h 16m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/77:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,306
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 9/118:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop26h 45m
Emirates
Sun 9/278:35 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 5/3![Emirates logo]()
$1,493
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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.
Sun 6/148:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop34h 26m
United Airlines
Sun 6/216:30 am
ORD
- CPT
2 stops27h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/30![United Airlines logo]()
$1,404
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 7/138:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/2412:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops25h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,589
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/1011:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 50m
Delta
Mon 8/2410:35 am
MDW
- CPT
1 stop24h 15m
Delta
Deal found 5/1![Delta logo]()
$1,696
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/192:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 7/2010:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,740
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/117:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/277:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,479
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 8/115:55 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop26h 00m
United Airlines
Sat 8/298:40 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop23h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/1![United Airlines logo]()
$1,481
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/147:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
Tue 6/98:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
Deal found 5/2![Emirates logo]()
$1,670
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/78:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops32h 21m
Delta
Wed 3/36:00 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops32h 05m
Delta
Deal found 4/30![Delta logo]()
$1,699
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/287:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Thu 6/44:33 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops37h 37m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,507
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 6/158:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops32h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 6/2212:50 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,040
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 5/1411:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops28h 54m
KLM
Tue 5/191:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 58m
KLM
Deal found 5/4![KLM logo]()
$2,060
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/1410:20 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Sun 6/216:30 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops40h 00m
Emirates
Deal found 4/30![Emirates logo]()
$1,715
Last-minute flights from South Africa to ChicagoDiscover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Chicago. Data last updated May 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from South Africa to Chicago. Data last updated May 4, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 5/88:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop20h 37m
United Airlines
Sun 5/245:00 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop29h 10m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/2![United Airlines logo]()
$1,080
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 5/202:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/2310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 5/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,099
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/127:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/177:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,104
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sun 6/142:45 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops25h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/78:10 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops34h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$944
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/147:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Wed 7/297:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,071
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/147:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/217:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,141
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 6/157:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Mon 6/227:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,163
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 6/1712:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/247:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,101
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 6/177:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop26h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 6/247:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop39h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,160
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Thu 6/189:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 6/252:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/4![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,143
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Tue 6/238:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 7/137:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,105
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Wed 6/248:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 7/247:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,056
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 May 4, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from South Africa to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated May 4, 2026.
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2512:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$583
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/2912:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$599
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 6/221:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$614
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 7/108:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$627
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/18:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$639
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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.
Wed 5/277:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/4![Qatar Airways logo]()
$694
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 5/177:30 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/1![Qatar Airways logo]()
$695
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/29:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/30![Etihad Airways logo]()
$703
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/318:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/30![Qatar Airways logo]()
$710
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$717
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/256:05 am
CPT
- ORD
2 stops33h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$820
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Mon 6/224:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
3 stops50h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$843
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 May 4, 2026.
Round-trip from | $944 (SmartFares) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $583 (Mytrip) |
Popular in | July |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,048 |
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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 May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Chicago that are best for you.
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
Cape TownChicago
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Sat 8/1
1:15 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop32h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/20
7:20 pm-10:15 am
1 stop31h 55m
$1,156
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 8/5
9:50 am-8:35 am
1 stop29h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 9/17
2:00 pm-8:20 am
1 stop35h 20m
$1,161
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 6/15
9:50 am-8:35 am
1 stop29h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 6/16
2:00 pm-8:20 am
1 stop35h 20m
$1,199
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 9/17
11:15 am-9:40 am
2 stops29h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/21
11:25 am-1:15 pm
2 stops42h 50m
$1,210
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
Thu 9/17
12:05 pm-9:14 am
3 stops52h 09m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/21
7:20 pm-10:35 am
2 stops32h 15m
$1,252
DurbanChicago
DUR - ORD
DURORD
Durban King Shaka Intl
Sun 6/14
12:00 pm-4:16 pm
3 stops35h 16m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/7
7:20 pm-10:35 am
2 stops32h 15m
$1,306
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/3
7:25 pm-3:37 pm
2 stops27h 12m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/13
9:40 pm-9:25 am
2 stops28h 45m
$1,320
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 7/20
7:00 pm-6:50 pm
2 stops30h 50m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/17
10:55 am-6:30 pm
2 stops24h 35m
$1,322
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 8/4
9:15 pm-7:15 pm
2 stops29h 00m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/13
9:40 pm-9:25 am
2 stops28h 45m
$1,324
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 7/20
8:25 pm-6:25 pm
2 stops29h 00m
Chicago Midway
Mon 8/17
6:00 am-7:40 pm
1 stop30h 40m
$1,345
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How far ahead should I book a flight from South Africa to Chicago?
The price you pay for your flight from South Africa to Chicago may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 45 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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 $345). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of $881). 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 May 4, 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.
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJoel,May 2026
ATL - JAX
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJoel,May 2026
ATL - JAX
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJoel,May 2026
ATL - JAX
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayJoel,May 2026
ATL - JAX
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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 May 4, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$846 | Average$948 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$883 | Average$919 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$916 | Average$1,576 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,005 | Average$1,092 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |