$617+ 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 2/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Mar 1 — Mar 81
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 January 30, 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 January 30, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:45 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$871
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/105:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$963
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/36:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops37h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/35:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops28h 29m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$964
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/315:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/29![Kenya Airways logo]()
$971
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/46:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/315:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$972
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 3/136:45 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/265:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$973
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/49:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/188:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$975
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/87:30 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Kenya Airways
Fri 9/1812:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 26m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$976
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2611:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/64:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$977
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/99:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$977
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/17:01 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 24m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/35:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops32h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$984
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/45:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$988
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 January 30, 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 January 30, 2026.
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2412:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops44h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/25:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$996
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 3/2310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 4/38:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/30![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,043
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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.
Mon 4/138:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/164:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,119
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/47:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 3/812:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 52m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/29![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,164
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/232:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Fri 4/39:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/30![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,199
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 3/43:50 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop18h 10m
United Airlines
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops24h 32m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/28![United Airlines logo]()
$1,274
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1210:49 am
MDW
- CPT
1 stop24h 26m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 2/159:30 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop28h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/30![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,375
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Thu 2/1212:45 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Delta
Sun 2/159:30 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops29h 10m
Delta
Deal found 1/30![Delta logo]()
$1,380
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/287:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Tue 5/125:00 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops29h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/29![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,549
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/158:45 pm
ORD
- DUR
1 stop37h 25m
Emirates
Thu 3/197:10 pm
DUR
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 1/29![Emirates logo]()
$1,659
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Wed 4/151:23 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 57m
KLM
Thu 4/2311:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 21m
KLM
Deal found 1/28![KLM logo]()
$1,790
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/279:15 pm
ORD
- PLZ
3 stops36h 20m
SWISS
Fri 3/61:30 pm
PLZ
- ORD
3 stops30h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 1/29![SWISS logo]()
$1,956
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/298:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/30![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,045
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/159:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/225:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,138
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/88:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/29![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,057
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Thu 2/268:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops34h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/108:10 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops42h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,275
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 4/1310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 4/212:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,058
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 4/1311:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/246:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,221
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 3/51:29 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops21h 46m
Delta
Mon 3/99:30 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops27h 24m
Delta
Deal found 1/28![Delta logo]()
$1,380
This Flighttix deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Flighttix is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/412:45 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop22h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 3/188:50 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops28h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/28![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,421
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2210:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/48:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/30![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,068
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/159:20 pm
ORD
- PLZ
2 stops38h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 3/228:05 am
PLZ
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,327
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/278:20 pm
ORD
- PLZ
2 stops34h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/63:45 pm
PLZ
- ORD
2 stops34h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/186:07 pm
MDW
- CPT
1 stop18h 08m
Delta
Tue 3/249:30 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops42h 23m
Delta
Deal found 1/29![Delta logo]()
$1,392
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/268:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
3 stops54h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 3/117:00 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,604
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sat 4/1810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/268:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,108
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/161:10 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops23h 05m
Delta
Tue 3/249:30 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops42h 23m
Delta
Deal found 1/29![Delta logo]()
$1,392
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/246:07 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop17h 53m
Kenya Airways
Thu 4/29:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop21h 07m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/30![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,753
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/268:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
3 stops54h 35m
Qatar Airways
Tue 3/107:00 am
DUR
- ORD
2 stops39h 45m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 1/28![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,604
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 3/28:20 pm
ORD
- PLZ
2 stops34h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 3/53:45 pm
PLZ
- ORD
2 stops26h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,340
Last-minute flights from Chicago to South AfricaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to South Africa. Data last updated January 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to South Africa. Data last updated January 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Sun 2/17:01 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 24m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/35:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops32h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$984
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/29:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 2/151:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,019
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Tue 2/36:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops37h 25m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/35:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops28h 29m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/28![Kenya Airways logo]()
$964
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/49:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 2/188:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$975
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/59:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 2/158:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/29![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,022
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/87:01 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 49m
Kenya Airways
Thu 2/195:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops28h 29m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 1/29![Kenya Airways logo]()
$988
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Mon 2/99:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$977
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/119:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 2/221:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/28![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,024
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/206:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops25h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/105:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$963
This lol.travel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 lol.travel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/2211:50 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/105:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,035
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/258:20 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/45:15 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$988
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2612:44 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops43h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops28h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,041
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 January 30, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated January 30, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 2/151:30 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops58h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$617
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/302:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$623
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/29![Etihad Airways logo]()
$630
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/241:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$635
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/302:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$636
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/231:30 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops46h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$644
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/30. 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.
Mon 2/91:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops54h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$645
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/221:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops47h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/29![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$650
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 4/302:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 1/27![Etihad Airways logo]()
$658
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 5/96:31 am
ORD
- JNB
3 stops54h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$663
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 5/159:00 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops41h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$664
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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.
Fri 5/152:20 pm
MDW
- CPT
3 stops48h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$664
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 January 30, 2026.
Round-trip from | $871 (Gurufare) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $617 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,164 |
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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 January 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South Africa that are best for you.
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ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 3/24
12:20 pm-3:50 pm
2 stops44h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/2
5:00 pm-5:10 pm
2 stops31h 10m
$996
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 3/23
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 4/3
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,043
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/18
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 3/29
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,045
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
9:45 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 3/8
8:20 am-7:40 am
2 stops31h 20m
$1,057
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/13
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/21
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$1,058
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/22
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 4/4
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,068
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 4/18
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/26
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,108
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/13
8:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 4/16
4:35 pm-9:40 am
1 stop24h 05m
$1,119
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/15
9:20 pm-11:50 am
1 stop31h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 3/22
5:15 pm-11:05 am
1 stop24h 50m
$1,138
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
7:00 am-3:50 pm
2 stops24h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 3/8
12:05 pm-12:57 pm
2 stops31h 52m
$1,164
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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 $1,212). 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 January 30, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish 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.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to South Africa
Discover the top 9 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 January 30, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$764 | Average$1,099 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,769 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$806 | Average$1,599 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$888 | Average$1,280 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$902 | Average$1,216 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$920 | Average$1,351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,071 | Average$1,244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,097 | Average$1,344 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,118 | Average$1,650 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |