$631+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South Africa
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 4/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Apr 16 — Apr 231
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to South AfricaExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 17, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 8/2711:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/114:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$863
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/115:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$864
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/184:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$875
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/111:50 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/155:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$876
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/411:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/194:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$877
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sun 9/208:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 10/154:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$879
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 9/111:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/104:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/17![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$886
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/2911:50 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 12/75:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$901
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1211:50 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 12/115:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$902
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/108:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/305:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$916
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/28:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/124:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$919
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:21 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops38h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$978
Best flights from Chicago to South AfricaDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to South Africa that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sat 5/28:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/194:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,142
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/68:10 pm
ORD
- PLZ
2 stops39h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/166:05 pm
PLZ
- ORD
2 stops46h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,197
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/57:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops39h 00m
Qatar Airways
Mon 5/181:00 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/14![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,273
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 5/2010:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/22:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/16![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,507
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/172:00 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops41h 35m
Etihad Airways
Tue 4/211:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops49h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,516
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Tue 3/318:35 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Emirates
Mon 4/61:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/12![Emirates logo]()
$1,516
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/125:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 5/219:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop30h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/12![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,882
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/121:59 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops22h 41m
Delta
Thu 5/219:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops27h 38m
Delta
Deal found 3/12![Delta logo]()
$1,886
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/218:05 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops60h 35m
RwandAir
Fri 3/274:20 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops30h 10m
RwandAir
Deal found 3/12![RwandAir logo]()
$1,987
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/181:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 58m
KLM
Wed 6/2411:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/12![KLM logo]()
$2,016
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/2910:15 am
ORD
- PTG
2 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/67:35 am
PTG
- ORD
3 stops31h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,454
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/85:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/12![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,528
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/27:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops36h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/61:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop32h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/17![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,535
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/238:45 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop37h 00m
Emirates
Sun 4/51:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/15![Emirates logo]()
$1,545
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 5/198:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 6/266:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,699
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/168:35 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Emirates
Thu 4/231:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,546
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:15 am
ORD
- PLZ
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 7/1510:20 am
PLZ
- ORD
3 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,590
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 5/208:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/305:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,699
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/178:35 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop37h 05m
Emirates
Tue 4/216:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 3/16![Emirates logo]()
$1,546
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/165:21 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 19m
Delta
Fri 4/249:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops27h 03m
Delta
Deal found 3/13![Delta logo]()
$1,973
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/244:36 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 14m
Qatar Airways
Sat 5/22:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/12![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,814
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:35 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Emirates
Thu 4/231:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 30m
Emirates
Deal found 3/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,546
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Sun 5/31:24 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 01m
Delta
Tue 5/198:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop27h 07m
Delta
Deal found 3/15![Delta logo]()
$1,976
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2810:15 am
ORD
- PLZ
2 stops25h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 6/1210:20 am
PLZ
- ORD
3 stops28h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/13![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,842
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/51:22 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 03m
KLM
Fri 6/1911:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 50m
KLM
Deal found 3/15![KLM logo]()
$2,234
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/158:35 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 55m
Emirates
Sat 4/256:25 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop28h 20m
Emirates
Deal found 3/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,546
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2111:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 6/305:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,904
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:20 pm
ORD
- PLZ
2 stops36h 45m
Qatar Airways
Tue 4/218:15 am
PLZ
- ORD
3 stops37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/13![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 5/201:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops23h 18m
Delta
Mon 6/2911:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 50m
Delta
Deal found 3/16![Delta logo]()
$2,034
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/178:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
Tue 4/217:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 3/14![Emirates logo]()
$1,578
Last-minute flights from Chicago to South AfricaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to South Africa. Data last updated March 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to South Africa. Data last updated March 17, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/910:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/228:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/16![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,096
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Wed 4/1510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/222:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/16![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,091
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/1510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 4/248:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/13![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,137
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 4/1510:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/221:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/12![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,138
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/222:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/13![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,098
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 4/248:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/15![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,144
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/2310:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop21h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/61:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/16![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,137
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Fri 4/248:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/25:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops45h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$996
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 51m
Kenya Airways
Wed 5/135:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/13![Kenya Airways logo]()
$992
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/2710:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/132:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/13![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,092
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/286:21 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops38h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/55:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$978
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/307:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/78:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,049
One-way flights from Chicago to South AfricaSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 17, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/198:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$631
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/12:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/12![Etihad Airways logo]()
$642
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Thu 4/22:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/16![Etihad Airways logo]()
$651
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 4/58:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$677
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Sun 4/197:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops32h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$694
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/188:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$714
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/187:25 pm
ORD
- CPT
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/14![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$717
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Fri 4/1711:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/16![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$731
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/288:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$746
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/266:00 am
MDW
- CPT
3 stops44h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$760
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/278:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$766
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:30 am
MDW
- CPT
3 stops42h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/15![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$771
Find flight deals from Chicago to South Africa
Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated March 17, 2026.
Round-trip from | $863 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $631 (SmartFares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,016 |
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to South Africa 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 March 17, 2026.
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ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/2
8:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 5/19
4:35 pm-9:40 am
1 stop24h 05m
$1,142
ChicagoPort Elizabeth
ORD - PLZ
ORDPLZ
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/6
8:10 pm-6:20 pm
2 stops39h 10m
Port Elizabeth
Wed 9/16
6:05 pm-9:40 am
2 stops46h 35m
$1,197
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/5
7:20 pm-5:20 pm
2 stops39h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 5/18
1:00 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop33h 05m
$1,273
ChicagoPolokwane
ORD - PTG
ORDPTG
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/29
10:15 am-5:15 pm
2 stops48h 00m
Polokwane
Wed 5/6
7:35 am-8:15 am
3 stops31h 40m
$1,454
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 5/20
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 7/2
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$1,507
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 4/17
2:00 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops41h 35m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 4/21
1:50 pm-8:35 am
2 stops49h 45m
$1,516
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/31
8:35 pm-11:30 am
1 stop31h 55m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 4/6
1:15 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop33h 30m
$1,516
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/1
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/8
5:30 am-8:15 am
3 stops33h 45m
$1,528
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/2
7:20 pm-2:35 pm
2 stops36h 15m
Cape Town Intl
Mon 4/6
1:15 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop32h 50m
$1,535
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/23
8:45 pm-4:45 pm
1 stop37h 00m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 4/5
1:15 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop33h 30m
$1,545
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to South Africa?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Africa (average of $753). Flying from Chicago to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,200). 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 South Africa
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated March 17, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines from Chicago to South Africa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to South Africa. 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 March 17, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,769 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$783 | Average$1,112 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$806 | Average$1,618 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$890 | Average$1,271 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$920 | Average$1,351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$947 | Average$1,246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$1,052 | Average$1,363 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,053 | Average$1,337 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,103 | Average$1,450 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,132 | Average$1,676 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |