What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Durban round-trip?

Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Durban is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,294 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,541 and $1,563 round-trip.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Durban one-way?

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $888 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,043 and Emirates from $4,033 one-way.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Durban (average of $1,132). Flying from Chicago to Durban in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,951). 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 day to fly from Chicago to Durban?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Durban flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Durban ranges from 1.2 - 5.1 inches per month. March is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 5.1 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Durban when rainfall is around 1.2 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Durban, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, February is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 62.6 F).

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Durban?

Users have found that leaving on a Tuesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 44% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to DUR?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Durban at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 4% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from Chicago?

Most people fly into Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) if they book a flight to Durban from Chicago. On average, King Shaka Intl has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Durban King Shaka Intl is conveniently located just 18.1 mi from Durban’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durban that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Durban?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Durban?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Durban by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Wed 8/1311:45 pmORD - DUR

2 stops30h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 8/202:45 pmDUR - ORD

2 stops34h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$1,294

Sat 11/110:15 amORD - DUR

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/811:00 amDUR - ORD

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$1,298

Wed 12/38:45 pmORD - DUR

2 stops29h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 12/1110:55 amDUR - ORD

2 stops35h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/1

$1,541

Fri 10/317:55 pmORD - DUR

2 stops31h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 11/810:55 amDUR - ORD

2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/30

$1,563

Fri 10/318:45 pmORD - DUR

2 stops40h 05mEmirates

Sat 11/87:10 pmDUR - ORD

1 stop27h 45mEmirates

Deal found 6/30

$1,769

Sat 11/11:00 pmORD - DUR

4 stops35h 40mEthiopian Air

Sat 11/811:00 amDUR - ORD

3 stops28h 40mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/30

$1,885

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Wed 8/1311:45 pmORD - DUR

2 stops30h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 8/202:45 pmDUR - ORD

2 stops34h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$1,294

Sat 11/110:15 amORD - DUR

2 stops26h 35mMultiple Airlines

Sat 11/811:00 amDUR - ORD

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$1,298

Wed 12/38:45 pmORD - DUR

2 stops29h 35mBritish Airways

Thu 12/1110:55 amDUR - ORD

2 stops35h 00mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/1

$1,541

Fri 10/317:55 pmORD - DUR

2 stops31h 40mQatar Airways

Sat 11/810:55 amDUR - ORD

2 stops35h 35mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/30

$1,563

Fri 10/318:45 pmORD - DUR

2 stops40h 05mEmirates

Sat 11/87:10 pmDUR - ORD

1 stop27h 45mEmirates

Deal found 6/30

$1,769

Wed 8/1310:15 amORD - DUR

2 stops24h 50mEthiopian Air

Wed 8/208:10 amDUR - ORD

3 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air

Deal found 6/29

$1,787

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Wed 8/1311:45 pmORD - DUR

2 stops30h 30mTurkish Airlines

Wed 8/202:45 pmDUR - ORD

2 stops34h 10mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$1,294

Thu 8/147:10 pmORD - DUR

2 stops39h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 8/214:30 pmDUR - ORD

2 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$1,526

Thu 8/149:15 pmORD - DUR

2 stops54h 05mBritish Airways

Thu 8/2110:55 amDUR - ORD

2 stops33h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 6/30

$1,837

Thu 8/147:20 pmORD - DUR

2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways

Thu 8/2112:05 pmDUR - ORD

2 stops34h 00mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/1

$1,849

Fri 8/158:35 pmORD - DUR

1 stop37h 00mEmirates

Fri 8/226:40 pmDUR - ORD

2 stops34h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/30

$1,978

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Thu 8/141:55 pmORD - DUR

2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/30

$834

Fri 8/1511:25 amORD - DUR

2 stops42h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$888

Thu 8/144:57 pmORD - DUR

3 stops34h 38mQatar Airways

Deal found 6/30

$1,043

Thu 8/148:35 pmORD - DUR

1 stop37h 00mEmirates

Deal found 6/30

$4,033

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ORD - DUR

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Wed 8/13

11:45 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops30h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 8/20

2:45 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops34h 10m

$1,294

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

10:15 am-7:50 pm

2 stops26h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 11/8

11:00 am-7:40 am

3 stops28h 40m

$1,298

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/3

8:45 pm-10:20 am

2 stops29h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Thu 12/11

10:55 am-1:55 pm

2 stops35h 00m

$1,541

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

7:55 pm-10:35 am

2 stops31h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 11/8

10:55 am-2:30 pm

2 stops35h 35m

$1,563

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/31

8:45 pm-7:50 pm

2 stops40h 05m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 11/8

7:10 pm-2:55 pm

1 stop27h 45m

$1,769

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/1

1:00 pm-7:40 am

4 stops35h 40m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 11/8

11:00 am-7:40 am

3 stops28h 40m

$1,885

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

1:55 pm-1:55 pm

2 stops41h 00m

$834

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/15

11:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops42h 50m

$888

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

4:57 pm-10:35 am

3 stops34h 38m

$1,043

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/14

8:35 pm-4:35 pm

1 stop37h 00m

$4,033

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Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, and Turkish Airlines from Chicago to Durban to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,595 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Turkish Airlines

7.3

Good

3,886 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Ethiopian Air

7.3

Good

788 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

British Airways

6.6

Okay

7,086 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,285 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly into for flights to Durban from Chicago?
Most people fly into Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) if they book a flight to Durban from Chicago. On average, King Shaka Intl has 0 inbound flights from Chicago per day from 1 airline. Durban King Shaka Intl is conveniently located just 18.1 mi from Durban’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Durban round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Durban is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $1,294 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Qatar Airways, starting at $1,541 and $1,563 round-trip.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Durban one-way?
One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $888 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from $1,043 and Emirates from $4,033 one-way.
Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durban that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Durban flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Durban?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Durban.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Durban?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Durban 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 Chicago to Durban?
Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Durban (average of $1,132). Flying from Chicago to Durban in June is currently the most expensive (average of $1,951). 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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Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$986	Average$1,094	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%

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