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Cheap Flights from South Africa to Chicago

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from South Africa to Chicago

Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 10:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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11:45 am - 10:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$933Turkish Airlines
Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 24
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2:30 pm - 8:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$939Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 29 - Wed, Jan 13
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8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$945Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 29 - Thu, Jan 14
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8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$945Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 29 - Tue, Jan 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$945Ethiopian Air
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 10:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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11:45 am - 10:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$955Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 23 - Fri, Nov 27
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5:15 pm - 10:00 amCPT  Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 45m1 stop Istanbul
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11:45 am - 11:00 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl
27h 15m1 stop Istanbul
$961Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Dec 5
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12:20 am - 10:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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11:45 am - 10:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 40m1 stop Istanbul
$964Turkish Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
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10:00 pm - 6:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 30m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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11:09 am - 6:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 26m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
$1,025United Airlines
Thu, Dec 24 - Thu, Dec 31
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10:00 pm - 10:49 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 49m1 stop Newark
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m1 stop Newark
$1,025United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to Chicago

Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Chicago to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The cheapest month for flights to Chicago is November, where tickets cost $1,008 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and March, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,354 and $1,347 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $578.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 25% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 10 weeks before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Chicago?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago is Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (RFD), with an average flight price of $135.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$608
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 4% increase in price.
Flight from Cape Town to Chicago

FAQs - booking Chicago flights

  • Which Chicago airport is closest to central Chicago?

    9 miles away from Chicago’s city center, Chicago Midway Airport is the closest of the 3 major airports in the city. There are 16 miles separating Chicago city center to Chicago O'Hare Airport, and 79 miles to Chicago Greater Rockford.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chicago?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Chicago.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Chicago?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Chicago?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Chicago?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • How many direct flights to Chicago are there each week?

    Each week there are around 28,165 direct flights from within South Africa to Chicago. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

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