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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Durban (DUR) from $979

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Durban

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Durban (DUR). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 24, 2024.

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November

Average price

$1,385

Round-trip from

$1,083
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From Chicago (CHI) to Durban King Shaka Intl
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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 54% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Durban?

The best pricing can be found in the month of November. Prices to Durban from Chicago average $1,574. You can even find prices in November for less than $1,574, as users have found deals to Durban from as low as $984. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Durban from Chicago. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 32%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Durban (CHI - DUR)?

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago to Durban in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 15% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

Cheap Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Durban

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Ethiopian Air for the route between Chicago and Durban. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Peruse some of the lowest-priced Ethiopian Air flights we've found from Chicago to Durban. Make sure to check back often as deals are often changing.
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/2710:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$979
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,014
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/308:05 amDUR - ORD
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,027
Mon 10/1410:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/2710:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,037
Tue 10/1510:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,077
Mon 10/1410:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,083
Thu 10/1010:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/308:05 amDUR - ORD
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,091
Sat 10/1210:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,128
Thu 10/1010:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,141

Cheap British Airways flights from Chicago to Durban

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by British Airways for the route between Chicago and Durban. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
Take a gander at the lowest prices we've found on British Airways flights from Chicago to Durban. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Sun 10/137:10 pmORD - DUR
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Sun 10/2711:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops39h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/24$1,219
Sat 10/129:15 pmORD - DUR
2 stops38h 25mBritish Airways
Tue 10/2911:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops34h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,231
Sat 10/129:15 pmORD - DUR
2 stops38h 25mBritish Airways
Thu 10/2411:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops33h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,269
Sun 10/137:10 pmORD - DUR
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Mon 10/2811:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops39h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,369
Fri 10/119:15 pmORD - DUR
2 stops38h 25mBritish Airways
Sun 10/2711:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops39h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,402
Sun 10/137:10 pmORD - DUR
2 stops40h 30mBritish Airways
Wed 10/3011:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops34h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,407
Fri 10/119:15 pmORD - DUR
2 stops38h 25mBritish Airways
Wed 10/3011:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops39h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,441
Thu 10/109:20 pmORD - DUR
2 stops30h 20mBritish Airways
Sun 10/2711:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops34h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,477
Sat 10/129:15 pmORD - DUR
2 stops38h 25mBritish Airways
Sat 10/2611:15 amDUR - ORD
2 stops33h 35mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/23$1,481

Chicago to Durban 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Durban in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to Durban in 2024 at this time. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/2710:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$979
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,001
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,014
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/308:05 amDUR - ORD
3 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,027
Mon 10/1410:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/2710:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,037
Mon 10/1410:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,056
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops23h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/2710:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$1,071
Tue 10/1510:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/2610:55 amDUR - ORD
3 stops28h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/23$1,077
Tue 11/59:30 pmORD - DUR
2 stops32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Thu 11/144:15 pmDUR - ORD
2 stops34h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,078

Find flights from Chicago to Durban within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Durban 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 3,068,701 searches. Data last updated April 24, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops24h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 10/27

3 stops28h 30m

$979

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops26h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 10/26

3 stops28h 30m

$1,001

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops24h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 10/26

3 stops28h 30m

$1,014

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops24h 45m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 10/30

3 stops31h 20m

$1,027

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/14

2 stops25h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sat 10/26

3 stops28h 30m

$1,056

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/16

2 stops33h 35m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 10/25

2 stops25h 35m

$1,206

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

2 stops40h 30m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 10/27

2 stops39h 30m

$1,219

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/14

2 stops31h 55m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 10/27

2 stops35h 15m

$1,473

Chicago O'Hare IntlDurban King Shaka Intl

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/13

1 stop36h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Sun 10/27

1 stop27h 35m

$1,728

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Durban?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Durban. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Durban flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Durban by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Durban by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Durban is currently $0 while a round-trip flight costs $1,189. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Durban (average of $1,083). Flying from Chicago to Durban in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,660). 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.

January

$1,332

February

$1,442

March

$1,369

April

$1,269

May

$1,354

June

$1,620

July

$1,660

August

$1,262

September

$1,083

October

$1,163

November

$1,289

December

$1,376

Temperature and rainfall in Durban by month

Plan your trip to Durban by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

DUR

Temperature

62.6 - 77 °F

Reviews of airlines servicing Durban

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Durban. 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 Durban. Reviews last updated April 24, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air, British Airways and Qatar Airways from Chicago to Durban have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,070 reviews
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Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,070 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,070 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,480 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Turkish Airlines
7.5
Good
3,688 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Ethiopian Air
7.4
Good
796 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
4,070 reviews
Check prices

Food

7.9

Entertainment

8.3

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Food could have been better they served beef on the flight to India so they did not have enough option of the veg option for customers and half the flight did not get a meal

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 0 airlines. Durban King Shaka Intl is conveniently located just 18.1 mi from Durban’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Durban for under $1,000 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Durban for under $1,000. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just $979, but on average you can expect to pay $1,112.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Chicago to Durban is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $979 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and British Airways, starting at $1,206 and $1,219 round-trip. These flights start at 37% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What does ORD to DUR mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Durban King Shaka Intl Airport is DUR. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Chicago Midway Airport (MDW), Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durban that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Durban flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Durban with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Durban flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • 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.

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    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.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Durban that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Durban offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Durban?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Durban flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Durban flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Durban flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/23.

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