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$637+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to South Africa

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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to South Africa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Chicago to South Africa flight deals. Data was last updated April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$930
(British Airways)

One-way from

$637
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,076
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sun 5/410:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/118:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/17$921
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Mon 11/1011:55 amORD - JNB
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/227:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$923
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Sun 4/279:15 pmORD - CPT
1 stop30h 45mBritish Airways
Tue 5/136:55 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/16$927
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2610:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/111:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/16$941
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/67:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 5/189:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$943
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Sat 10/117:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/175:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$978
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/16. 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.
Thu 9/1111:25 amORD - CPT
1 stop41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Sun 9/214:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop36h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/16$1,037
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 9/237:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 10/21:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 03mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,107
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 5/65:15 amORD - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/183:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops39h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,108
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/42:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Sun 5/117:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/17$1,128
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Thu 11/138:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/17:45 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,132
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Sun 6/14:55 pmORD - PLZ
2 stops38h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/88:40 amPLZ - ORD
2 stops36h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,148

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to South Africa 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 April 17, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to South Africa that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$921

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

11:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/16

5:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$924

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

10:15 am-2:35 pm

1 stop21h 20m

Cape Town Intl

Sat 10/11

1:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops25h 25m

$938

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$943

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

5:00 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$978

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/30

11:45 pm-11:50 am

1 stop29h 05m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 9/7

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,038

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/8

7:10 pm-11:00 am

1 stop32h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/15

3:20 pm-3:55 pm

2 stops31h 35m

$1,042

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/15

5:00 pm-11:00 am

1 stop35h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 5/22

6:55 pm-11:45 am

1 stop23h 50m

$1,082

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/2

1:15 am-1:18 pm

2 stops43h 03m

$1,107

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

5:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

3:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,108

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to South Africa

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to South Africa

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to South Africa?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 CHI to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to South Africa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 17, 2025.

When flying from Chicago to South Africa, 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 South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in South Africa ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit South Africa when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in South Africa by month

Plan your trip to South Africa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to South Africa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing South Africa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to South Africa. 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 South Africa. Reviews last updated April 17, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from Chicago to South Africa. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,917 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,329 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,200 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to South Africa. 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 Chicago to South Africa one-way?

    $637 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 Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $736 and $770, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to South Africa 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 Chicago to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to South Africa. 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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$1,049FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$840Average$1,295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$995Average$1,859FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,655FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%

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