$697+ 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 10/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Jul 23 — Jul 301
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 June 23, 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 June 23, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/1211:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/185:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,180
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/168:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/224:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/22![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,214
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 9/217:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/3012:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,214
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/1211:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/165:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,220
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/811:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/175:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,222
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 8/167:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops39h 20m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/1412:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,224
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/1211:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 11/145:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,240
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/1011:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 11/175:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,247
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 10/309:15 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/85:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/22![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,250
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Sun 11/811:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/195:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,252
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 9/187:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/2812:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/20![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,259
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Fri 8/2111:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 8/284:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,261
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 June 23, 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 June 23, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 11/2511:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 12/65:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,240
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 9/216:00 am
ORD
- DUR
3 stops45h 35m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/3012:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,330
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sun 10/1110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 12/92:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,338
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/1712:46 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 39m
KLM
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
KLM
Deal found 6/21![KLM logo]()
$1,851
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/176:05 am
MDW
- CPT
1 stop28h 45m
Delta
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops30h 21m
Delta
Deal found 6/18![Delta logo]()
$1,866
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/57:20 pm
ORD
- PTG
2 stops38h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 8/127:35 am
PTG
- ORD
2 stops38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,876
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 9/1510:48 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 52m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 9/299:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/22![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,076
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Fri 10/309:15 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 11/85:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/22![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,250
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/57:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 8/1212:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,353
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Sun 11/811:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/135:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,252
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Thu 9/310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 9/122:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,380
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/1011:45 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop40h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/195:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,277
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Sat 9/197:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Wed 9/2312:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,427
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 7/610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 7/232:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/23![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,519
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/712:45 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop39h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 11/135:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,292
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Wed 8/127:20 pm
ORD
- DUR
2 stops32h 15m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/1712:05 pm
DUR
- ORD
2 stops34h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,443
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 8/1010:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/315:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,528
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/131:19 pm
MDW
- CPT
2 stops25h 06m
KLM
Sun 10/411:15 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops26h 04m
KLM
Deal found 6/20![KLM logo]()
$1,876
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 9/1310:48 am
MDW
- CPT
2 stops27h 37m
Delta
Sun 10/48:05 pm
CPT
- MDW
1 stop20h 45m
Delta
Deal found 6/20![Delta logo]()
$1,891
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 8/610:15 am
ORD
- HDS
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 8/131:05 pm
HDS
- ORD
3 stops50h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,923
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sun 9/138:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 10/44:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,337
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Sat 9/198:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 10/19:25 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops36h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,530
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 7/2310:15 am
ORD
- HDS
2 stops45h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 8/13:20 pm
HDS
- ORD
3 stops47h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,937
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Fri 10/161:05 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 10/309:40 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops31h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/21![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,185
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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.
Sun 8/308:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 9/64:35 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/22![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,364
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 10/69:55 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops26h 45m
Delta
Wed 10/219:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop21h 01m
Delta
Deal found 6/20![Delta logo]()
$2,030
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Mon 9/213:50 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops29h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/29:25 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops36h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,580
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/189:30 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 1/36:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop28h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,957
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Sun 9/131:05 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 9/198:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops33h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/19![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,186
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 12/210:35 am
MDW
- CPT
1 stop24h 00m
Delta
Sun 12/138:50 pm
CPT
- MDW
2 stops29h 47m
Delta
Deal found 6/23![Delta logo]()
$2,030
Last-minute flights from Chicago to South AfricaDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to South Africa. Data last updated June 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to South Africa. Data last updated June 23, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 6/2210:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop43h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 7/11:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,488
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 6/2410:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 7/12:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,474
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 6/2410:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 6/268:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/20![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,496
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/2510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/278:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,486
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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.
Fri 6/2610:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 6/301:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,409
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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.
Fri 6/2610:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/71:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,454
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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 6/2810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/68:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/18![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,498
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/3010:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 7/142:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/19![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,451
This Vliegwinkel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Vliegwinkel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/810:15 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop20h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 7/121:50 pm
CPT
- ORD
2 stops25h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,514
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/128:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop32h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 12/85:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop33h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,498
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1511:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 12/165:20 pm
CPT
- ORD
1 stop24h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,502
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/19. 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 7/207:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/279:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop38h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/19![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,463
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 June 23, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to South Africa. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated June 23, 2026.
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/21. 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 10/1311:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop39h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$697
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/308:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops27h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$733
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/276:30 pm
ORD
- CPT
3 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$737
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/298:10 pm
ORD
- CPT
2 stops51h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$745
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Sat 8/157:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/18![Qatar Airways logo]()
$747
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/168:15 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$749
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 8/611:25 am
ORD
- CPT
1 stop41h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$762
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 12/16:30 pm
ORD
- CPT
3 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$770
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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.
Tue 10/68:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$772
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. 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 11/158:15 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$778
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/188:15 pm
ORD
- CPT
1 stop31h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/20![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$795
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/18. 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.
Mon 9/288:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/18![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$806
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 June 23, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,180 (Turkish Airlines) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $697 (Booking.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,370 |
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ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 11/25
11:45 am-12:05 pm
1 stop40h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 12/6
5:20 pm-6:20 pm
1 stop33h 00m
$1,240
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 10/30
9:15 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop31h 50m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 11/8
5:20 pm-10:00 am
1 stop24h 40m
$1,250
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 11/8
11:45 am-12:05 pm
1 stop40h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/13
5:20 pm-10:00 am
1 stop24h 40m
$1,252
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 11/10
11:45 am-12:05 pm
1 stop40h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Thu 11/19
5:20 pm-6:20 pm
1 stop33h 00m
$1,277
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/7
12:45 pm-12:05 pm
1 stop39h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Fri 11/13
5:20 pm-10:00 am
1 stop24h 40m
$1,292
ChicagoDurban
ORD - DUR
ORDDUR
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/21
6:00 am-10:35 am
3 stops45h 35m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 9/30
12:05 pm-3:05 pm
2 stops34h 00m
$1,330
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 9/13
8:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/4
4:35 pm-9:40 am
1 stop24h 05m
$1,337
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 10/11
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/9
2:30 pm-7:40 am
2 stops25h 10m
$1,338
ChicagoDurban
ORD - DUR
ORDDUR
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 8/5
7:20 pm-10:35 am
2 stops32h 15m
Durban King Shaka Intl
Wed 8/12
12:05 pm-3:05 pm
2 stops34h 00m
$1,353
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/30
8:10 pm-11:50 am
1 stop32h 40m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 9/6
4:35 pm-9:40 am
1 stop24h 05m
$1,364
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ORD-JNB
ORD-CPT
ORD-DUR
MDW-JNB
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to South Africa?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Africa (average of $543). Flying from Chicago to South Africa in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,052). 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.
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to South Africa?
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to South Africa, you should look to book at least 76 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.
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 June 23, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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.
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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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 June 23, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$783 | Average$1,122 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$795 | Average$1,375 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$980 | Average$1,224 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$998 | Average$1,288 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$1,021 | Average$1,732 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,059 | Average$1,530 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,103 | Average$1,566 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,275 | Average$1,874 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,309 | Average$1,436 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% |