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Cheap flights from South Africa to Chicago from R10 473

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 25/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
12月 24 — 12月 311
1 adult

Cheap flight deals from South Africa to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) 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 12月 2024.

Round-trip from

R17 068

One-way from

R10 473
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 21/1-28/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 49m total
  • South Africa to Chicago
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 25/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 24h 55m total
  • South Africa to Chicago

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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 19 12月 2024.

週一 23/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 43mUnited Airlines
週一 30/128:57ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12R19 206
週一 23/1223:55JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 22mDelta
週一 30/127:00ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/12R20 238
週一 23/1219:40JNB - MDW
2 stops34h 26mDelta
週一 30/129:30MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Deal found 17/12R20 257
週日 22/1223:55JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 10mAir France
週一 30/1216:25ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 00mAir France
Deal found 17/12R21 307
週四 26/1220:50CPT - ORD
1 stop20h 54mUnited Airlines
週四 2/19:20ORD - CPT
2 stops38h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12R23 608
週一 30/128:40JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 22mKenya Airways
週五 3/18:15ORD - JNB
2 stops39h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R26 924
週四 26/1214:25CPT - ORD
3 stops35h 13mMultiple Airlines
週四 2/113:25ORD - CPT
2 stops39h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R28 029
週四 26/1214:25CPT - ORD
3 stops35h 13mKenya Airways
週四 2/113:25ORD - CPT
3 stops64h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/12R34 009
週一 30/1223:55JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 01mKLM
週五 3/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 18/12R37 451
週日 22/121:40JNB - ORD
2 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines
週一 30/1218:20ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R37 759
週日 22/1210:30JNB - ORD
3 stops29h 10mEthiopian Air
週一 30/129:45ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R43 231

Find flights from South Africa to Chicago within your budget

Customise your flight search to find flights from South Africa 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 19 12月 2024.

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

週二 21/1

20:50-17:01

2 stops28h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週二 28/1

21:05-18:00

2 stops36h 55m

R17 068

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週四 23/1

19:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 30/1

13:40-22:00

2 stops24h 20m

R17 339

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

週五 7/2

21:15-13:28

2 stops24h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週日 23/2

18:35-19:00

1 stop40h 25m

R17 339

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週四 23/1

19:35-19:37

2 stops32h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 30/1

15:15-18:35

1 stop19h 20m

R17 376

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週五 31/1

23:55-16:15

1 stop24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週五 7/2

17:50-21:35

2 stops43h 45m

R17 412

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週四 23/1

19:40-16:21

2 stops28h 41m

Chicago Midway

週四 30/1

9:34-19:00

2 stops25h 26m

R17 448

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

週二 21/1

21:15-16:21

1 stop27h 06m

Chicago Midway

週二 28/1

9:34-21:30

2 stops27h 56m

R17 466

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

週二 21/1

17:15-10:10

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週二 28/1

20:30-12:00

1 stop31h 30m

R18 390

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

週三 15/1

15:20-14:10

2 stops54h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週六 15/2

19:05-14:50

2 stops35h 45m

R19 695

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

週三 22/1

1:15-13:23

2 stops44h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

週四 30/1

7:05-15:50

2 stops24h 45m

R21 434

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to Chicago

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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 19 12月 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Kenya Airways and Ethiopian Air 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.
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

7,5
Good
3 792 reviews
8,1
Very Good
3 410 reviews

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

Reviews

1 / 10

Overall a good experience. Can’t fault it. Good could have been a little better.

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?

    R10 473 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways, with prices starting from R12 774 and R14 277, respectively.

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

  • 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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Top 10 airlines flying from South Africa to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to Chicago. 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 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 12月 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 949AverageR21 329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 324AverageR18 343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 486AverageR19 625FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 941AverageR19 365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 576AverageR20 927FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 640AverageR21 259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 716AverageR23 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapestR16 734AverageR20 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 081AverageR20 323FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 031AverageR22 370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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