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R15 162 - R21 573
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Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 14/11
1 stop23h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 27/11
1 stop38h 50m
Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 29/10
2 stops25h 05m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 18/11
1 stop26h 15m
Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Mon 11/11
1 stop28h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 30/11
1 stop32h 00m
Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Thu 7/11
1 stop28h 45m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 26/11
1 stop26h 15m
Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Thu 7/11
2 stops49h 21m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 27/11
2 stops26h 45m
Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 3/12
2 stops40h 49m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 7/1
2 stops43h 25m
Cape Town IntlChicago O'Hare Intl
CPT - ORD
CPTORD
Cape Town Intl
Sun 10/11
1 stop39h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 23/11
2 stops34h 05m
Johannesburg OR TamboChicago O'Hare Intl
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 14/11
2 stops50h 16m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 27/11
2 stops34h 25m
Johannesburg OR TamboChicago Midway
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 29/10
2 stops33h 08m
Chicago Midway
Mon 18/11
2 stops32h 41m
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago (average of R13 992). Flying from South Africa to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 699). 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from South Africa to Chicago at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 9% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their South Africa to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at midday flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
The most popular airlines flying from South Africa to Chicago are British Airways, Ethiopian Air and United Airlines. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.
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.
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).
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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.
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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.
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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.
Food
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Overall
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Reviews
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.
Food
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Entertainment
Comfort
Reviews
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.
Food
Boarding
Crew
Overall
Entertainment
Comfort
Reviews
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.
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