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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R10 696

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Apr 18 — Apr 251
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Chicago

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to Chicago flight deals. Data was last updated 13 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 636

One-way from

R10 696

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 629
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 12/5-19/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 71h 39m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
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23/5
  • 23/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 41h 13m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R21 316 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 938 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 April 2025.

Mon 12/59:50JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 14mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/513:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 636
Tue 13/519:25JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 28/520:30ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/4R18 875
Mon 12/518:50JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Mon 19/59:39ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/4R18 990
Wed 27/821:15JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/922:35ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/4R19 123
Tue 13/523:15JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 11mKLM
Wed 28/513:45ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 35mKLM
Deal found 12/4R19 199
Wed 28/518:25CPT - ORD
2 stops26h 45mKLM
Wed 4/614:15ORD - CPT
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Deal found 12/4R19 466
Tue 13/523:15JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 13mDelta
Wed 28/510:25MDW - JNB
2 stops27h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/4R19 695
Sun 31/817:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Sat 13/923:45ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R20 057
Wed 27/821:15JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Wed 3/922:20ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/4R20 095
Wed 28/516:35CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/619:50ORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R21 144
Sat 26/417:00JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 10mKenya Airways
Sat 3/57:10ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R21 220
Sun 31/820:40JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 41mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 13/917:55ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/4R21 907

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Chicago that are best for you.

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South Africa

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

9:50-15:04

2 stops36h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/5

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R17 636

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

19:25-15:01

2 stops26h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

20:30-7:00

1 stop27h 30m

R18 875

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/5

18:50-15:00

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/5

9:39-19:40

1 stop27h 01m

R18 990

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

21:15-15:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

22:35-9:25

1 stop27h 50m

R19 123

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-17:26

2 stops25h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

13:45-21:20

2 stops24h 35m

R19 199

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

18:25-14:10

2 stops26h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/6

16:20-21:25

1 stop22h 05m

R19 466

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-21:28

2 stops29h 13m

Chicago Midway

Wed 28/5

10:25-21:20

2 stops27h 55m

R19 695

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/8

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 13/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

R20 057

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

21:15-15:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

22:20-7:00

2 stops25h 40m

R20 095

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 28/5

16:35-9:40

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/6

19:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

R21 144

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

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Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from South Africa to Chicago as you normally would.

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 13 April 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta from South Africa to Chicago by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 197 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
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Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 914 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 321 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.
Air France
7,5
Good
1 433 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8,1
Very Good
1 288 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Overall

8,1

Comfort

7,9

Food

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2024

NRT - LAX

Crew and in flight experience were great! I felt safe in the plane. Only downside was sitting in economy and the seat/person in front of me who had their seat reclined most of the flight (9 hrs) which made it difficult to eat or be fully comfortable.

Related info for your journey

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

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

    R11 077 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from R12 240 and R12 469, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Chicago?

    When deciding which route to take from South Africa to Chicago, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway or Cape Town Intl - Chicago Midway, as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to Chicago?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 812AverageR20 733FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 112AverageR20 069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 208AverageR20 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 188AverageR20 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR17 884AverageR21 367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR17 984AverageR22 079FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 997AverageR24 403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 019AverageR22 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR18 102AverageR22 021FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 571AverageR24 347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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