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$609+ Cheap flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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JNB — ORD
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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Sun 2/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from South Africa (ZA0) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$847
(SWISS)

One-way from

$609
(Booking.com)
From South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl
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Cheapest flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from South Africa to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/29:00 amCPT - ORD
1 stop39h 15mSWISS
Mon 2/177:05 pmORD - CPT
1 stop42h 50mSWISS
Deal found 1/20$847
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/107:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop28h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/236:00 pmORD - CPT
1 stop29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$849
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/15:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/97:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$905
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/102:40 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops28h 25mLufthansa
Sun 2/2310:35 pmORD - CPT
2 stops25h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$921
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/610:10 amJNB - ORD
1 stop40h 15mLufthansa
Sat 3/296:05 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 1/20$928
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/271:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/310:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/20$934
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:25 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/298:35 pmORD - JNB
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$939
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/68:50 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 50mUnited Airlines
Sun 2/162:18 pmORD - CPT
1 stop19h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$941
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/67:40 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Sat 3/2910:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/21$956
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/49:15 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop26h 28mDelta
Sun 2/161:40 pmORD - CPT
2 stops32h 50mDelta
Deal found 1/20$957
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/294:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/47:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/20$958
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/911:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Sat 5/104:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 1/20$960

Find flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 2/2

9:00 am-4:15 pm

1 stop39h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/17

7:05 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop42h 50m

$847

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

7:50 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

6:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop29h 40m

$849

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/1

5:50 pm-9:50 am

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$905

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Mon 2/10

2:40 pm-11:05 am

2 stops28h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/23

10:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$921

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/6

10:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/29

6:05 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 30m

$928

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 4/27

1:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops25h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/3

10:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

$934

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/6

7:25 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/29

8:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

$939

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Thu 2/6

8:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

2:18 pm-6:00 pm

1 stop19h 42m

$941

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/6

7:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/29

10:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$956

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 2/4

9:15 pm-3:43 pm

1 stop26h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/16

1:40 pm-6:30 am

2 stops32h 50m

$957

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Travel insights for flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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.

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

Find hourly flight availability from South Africa to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

When flying from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated January 21, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with SWISS, United Airlines and KLM from South Africa to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,328 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,341 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
7.5
Good
3,752 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,360 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $609 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Turkish Airlines from $677 and Etihad Airways from $693 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    While some choose either Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Durban King Shaka Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl is the most popular route from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on South Africa to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from South Africa to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $320). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$821Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$909Average$999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$982Average$1,310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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