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$595+ Cheap flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

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JNB — ORD
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Keep the following information in mind while searching for South Africa to O'Hare Intl flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$948
(Etihad Airways)

One-way from

$595
(Turkish Airlines)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,075
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 March 31, 2025.

This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/159:50 amJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 50mEtihad Airways
Mon 9/296:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops43h 20mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/31$948
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Sun 6/18:05 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop20h 58mDelta
Mon 10/131:16 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/31$970
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Mon 9/1511:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Mon 9/296:00 amORD - JNB
1 stop30h 40mDelta
Deal found 3/31$979
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:45 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/126:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$983
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/144:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/2111:25 amORD - CPT
1 stop41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/29$983
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/2910:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 37mBritish Airways
Mon 1/126:35 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,014
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 6/87:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,022
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/298:40 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops34h 18mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 6/86:27 pmORD - JNB
2 stops32h 53mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/31$1,030
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops42h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 5/47:10 amORD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,049
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/12:45 pmDUR - ORD
2 stops25h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 8/227:50 pmORD - DUR
2 stops34h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$1,075
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/292:30 pmCPT - ORD
3 stops29h 40mKenya Airways
Sun 5/47:10 amORD - CPT
3 stops47h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,075
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/86:25 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops27h 15mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/175:10 pmORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,091

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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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

South Africa

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

9:50 am-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 20m

$948

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Sun 6/1

8:05 pm-10:03 am

1 stop20h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

1:16 pm-5:50 pm

1 stop21h 34m

$970

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

11:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-7:40 pm

1 stop30h 40m

$979

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Wed 5/14

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/21

11:25 am-11:50 am

1 stop41h 25m

$983

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/29

5:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:10 am-12:15 am

2 stops34h 05m

$988

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/29

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$1,022

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/29

8:40 pm-11:58 pm

2 stops34h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

6:27 pm-10:20 am

2 stops32h 53m

$1,030

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/28

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/5

9:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 45m

$1,054

Cape TownChicago

CPT - ORD

CPTORD

Cape Town Intl

Tue 4/29

2:30 pm-1:10 pm

3 stops29h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:10 am-1:40 pm

3 stops47h 30m

$1,075

DurbanChicago

DUR - ORD

DURORD

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 8/1

2:45 pm-9:40 am

2 stops25h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/22

7:50 pm-1:15 pm

2 stops34h 25m

$1,075

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Everything you need to know about your flight from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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 $323). 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 March 31, 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 March 31, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Singapore Airlines, Emirates and Delta 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.
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,286 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
3,192 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
7,899 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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
1,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Singapore Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,286 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.7

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

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.

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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 $595 on Turkish Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from $683 and Ethiopian Air from $825 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Cape Town Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl or Durban King Shaka Intl - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - 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.

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    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 $323). 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 6 airlines flying from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 6 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,034FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$838Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
KLMCheapest$929Average$988FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$939Average$1,141FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,020Average$1,413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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