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Cheap flights from Durban to Chicago from R10 284

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
3월 16 — 3월 231
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 11 3월 2025.

Round-trip from

R30 248

One-way from

R10 284

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

May

Average price

R20 220
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/8-19/9
  • 5 total stops
  • 80h 50m 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. 1% potential increase in price (R7 739 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 693 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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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 11 3월 2025.

목 7/812:05DUR - ORD
3 stops48h 35mQatar Airways
금 19/919:20ORD - DUR
2 stops32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 10/3R30 248
목 7/811:30DUR - ORD
2 stops35h 15mMultiple Airlines
금 19/920:35ORD - DUR
1 stop37h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/3R30 541
목 7/818:40DUR - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
금 19/920:35ORD - DUR
1 stop37h 00mEmirates
Deal found 10/3R32 902

Find flights from Durban to Chicago within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from Durban to Chicago 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 11 3월 2025.

Fly from

Durban

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

목 7/8

12:05-5:40

3 stops48h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

금 19/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

R30 248

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

목 7/8

11:30-15:45

2 stops35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

금 19/9

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R30 541

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

목 7/8

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

금 19/9

20:35-16:35

1 stop37h 00m

R32 902

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

수 7/5

14:45-9:40

2 stops25h 55m

R10 284

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

수 7/5

12:05-15:05

1 stop34h 00m

R12 718

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

수 7/5

18:40-15:45

1 stop28h 05m

R16 634

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

수 7/5

8:10-8:05

3 stops30h 55m

R17 201

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Deals found on 9/3

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Travel insights for flights from Durban to Chicago

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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 11 3월 2025.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 214 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
3 214 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 214 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
3 545 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 214 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
3 758 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 214 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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
3 214 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

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 R30 248. Another airline that can offer you cheap pricing is Emirates.

  • 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 R10 284 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Qatar Airways from R12 718 and Emirates from R16 634 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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