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$603+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to South Africa

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ORD — JNB
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Round-trip from

$748
(SWISS)

One-way from

$603
(Trip.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$958
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to South Africa
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to South Africa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to South Africa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on febrero 20, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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.
mié. 3/1212:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
mié. 3/197:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$831
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mié. 3/1210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
mié. 3/192:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$855
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sáb. 3/16:26 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 54mAmerican Airlines
jue. 3/67:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$903
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sáb. 3/19:45 amORD - CPT
1 stop20h 45mEthiopian Air
dom. 3/91:50 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/20$910
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sáb. 3/17:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 10mMultiple Airlines
jue. 3/65:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$951
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mié. 3/127:35 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 25mKenya Airways
mar. 3/255:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 43mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/20$972
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sáb. 3/12:18 pmORD - JNB
1 stop20h 17mUnited Airlines
jue. 3/610:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$993
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dom. 3/910:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop28h 35mBritish Airways
mar. 3/257:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/20$1,001
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mié. 9/107:50 pmORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
mar. 9/234:35 pmCPT - ORD
1 stop24h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,013
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mar. 2/259:50 amORD - JNB
2 stops37h 15mAir Canada
mar. 3/410:10 amJNB - ORD
2 stops60h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 2/20$1,060
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dom. 4/610:15 amORD - PLZ
2 stops38h 25mMultiple Airlines
dom. 4/138:10 amPLZ - ORD
3 stops30h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$1,063
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mar. 3/116:50 pmORD - JNB
2 stops29h 15mLufthansa
mar. 3/2510:10 amJNB - ORD
1 stop40h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 2/20$1,072

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 febrero 20, 2025.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/12

12:55 pm-10:45 am

1 stop38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/19

7:05 pm-11:10 am

1 stop23h 05m

$831

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/12

10:15 am-8:00 pm

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 3/19

2:35 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

$855

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 3/24

10:15 am-2:30 pm

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

dom. 3/30

1:50 pm-8:05 am

2 stops25h 15m

$923

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/12

7:35 am-4:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/25

5:00 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops31h 43m

$972

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/6

7:35 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 4/13

5:00 pm-1:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$980

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 3/19

6:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 3/31

9:15 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops27h 13m

$993

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 3/9

10:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/25

7:25 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,001

ChicagoPort Elizabeth

ORD - PLZ

ORDPLZ

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 4/6

10:15 am-7:40 am

2 stops38h 25m

Port Elizabeth

dom. 4/13

8:10 am-8:05 am

3 stops30h 55m

$1,063

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 4/1

7:50 pm-11:50 am

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

mar. 4/15

4:35 pm-9:40 am

1 stop24h 05m

$1,065

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 3/11

6:50 pm-7:05 am

2 stops29h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 3/25

10:10 am-7:25 pm

1 stop40h 15m

$1,072

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 ORD to ZA?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 febrero 20, 2025.

When flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 febrero 20, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Alaska Airlines and SWISS from Chicago to South Africa 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
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,609 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,279 reviews

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

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.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $603. SWISS flights start at $800 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at $803 one-way.

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

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

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

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to South Africa

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 febrero 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$770Average$1,188FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,320FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$994Average$1,626FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,176Average$1,514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SWISSCheapest$1,329Average$1,468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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