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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R12 254

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 7/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DUR — CHI
Apr 24 — May 11
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from Durban to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Durban (DUR) to Chicago (CHI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 19 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 073

One-way from

R12 254

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R22 231
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/7-30/7
  • 4 total stops
  • 60h 20m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 7/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 55m total
  • Durban to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R13 186 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R6 617 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Durban to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Durban to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 19 April 2025.

Mon 14/714:45DUR - ORD
2 stops25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 30/719:50ORD - DUR
2 stops34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/4R17 073
Tue 3/610:55DUR - ORD
2 stops33h 55mBritish Airways
Tue 10/622:30ORD - DUR
2 stops38h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 18/4R20 518
Tue 3/612:05DUR - ORD
2 stops34h 00mQatar Airways
Tue 10/616:59ORD - DUR
3 stops34h 36mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/4R25 450
Mon 14/718:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Wed 30/720:35ORD - DUR
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 19/4R28 951
Mon 14/718:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 30/720:35ORD - DUR
2 stops41h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/4R29 628

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Durban

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/7

14:45-9:40

2 stops25h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

19:50-13:15

2 stops34h 25m

R17 073

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/6

10:55-13:50

2 stops33h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

22:30-19:50

2 stops38h 20m

R20 518

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Tue 3/6

12:05-15:05

2 stops34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

16:59-10:35

3 stops34h 36m

R25 450

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/7

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R28 951

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Mon 14/7

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/7

20:35-20:35

2 stops41h 00m

R29 628

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/5

14:45-9:40

2 stops25h 55m

R12 254

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

R16 866

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 7/5

8:10-8:15

3 stops31h 05m

R17 732

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Deals found on 18/4

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

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When flying from Durban to Chicago, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 14% versus a flight in the afternoon.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 19 April 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
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Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 554 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 769 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
766 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
British Airways
6,6
Okay
6 777 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 201 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Durban to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    If you book a flight to Chicago from Durban, you will be flying from King Shaka Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Durban King Shaka Intl (DUR) is located 29,2 km from the centre of Durban. There are 0 flights from King Shaka Intl to Chicago per day from 3 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Durban to Chicago round-trip from R17 073. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are British Airways, from R20 518, and Qatar Airways, from R25 450. You may be able to fly from Durban to Chicago for 19% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R12 254 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Emirates from R16 866 and Ethiopian Air from R17 732 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Durban to Chicago?

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

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

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

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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 443AverageR21 173FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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