How long is the flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The duration of your flight to Chicago depends on your departure and arrival airports. Obviously, any flights that include a layover will also be longer. The most popular routes to Chicago on KAYAK are from Cape Town , which takes 20h 52m , Johannesburg , which takes 30h 55m, and Durban , which takes 34h 30m.

What is the cheapest flight to Chicago?

In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chicago was found on the route from Cape Town , at $905 return . The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Chicago and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $934 in the last 5 days.

How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from central Chicago?

There are 16 miles between Chicago city center and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest month for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is November , where tickets cost $1,005 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,414 and $1,411 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $620.

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 far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure , which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

How many direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are there each day?

There are around 4,155 direct flights from within South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport every day. Most flights depart in the morning, with 50% of flights departing in the morning.

How many direct flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are there each week?

Each week there are around 29,079 direct flights from within South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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Cheap Flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Cheap flights to O'Hare Intl from top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

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One-way

Last minute

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

9:00 pm - 9:42 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 42m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl

3:59 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

18h 36m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$905Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16

12:20 am - 7:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 00m1 stop Istanbul

8:15 pm - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

$934Turkish Airlines

Mon, Dec 21 - Tue, Jan 19

8:50 pm - 11:59 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

35h 09m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

5:55 pm - 12:05 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

34h 10m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow

$937Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16

11:00 pm - 7:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$948Ethiopian Air

Thu, Nov 12 - Wed, Nov 25

8:50 pm - 2:49 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 59m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

8:04 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

26h 31m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$955Delta

Wed, Nov 25 - Wed, Dec 2

1:50 pm - 7:40 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

43h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$962Ethiopian Air

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18

8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$964Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18

8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$964Ethiopian Air

Fri, Nov 20 - Wed, Dec 2

10:00 pm - 1:54 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 54m1 stop Newark

3:36 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 59m1 stop Newark

$1,000United Airlines

Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27

10:00 pm - 1:09 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 09m1 stop Newark

3:36 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

18h 59m1 stop Newark

$1,000United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

8:05 pm - 4:58 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 53m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

1:23 pm - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$935Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

1:50 pm - 8:15 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 am - 2:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

20h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

$940Ethiopian Air

Fri, Oct 16 - Thu, Oct 29

8:05 pm - 12:59 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 54m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

11:19 am - 6:35 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

24h 16m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

$964Delta

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 2:45 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 55m1 stop Newark

11:25 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

22h 35m1 stop Newark

$995United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 9:42 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 52m1 stop Newark

11:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$995United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 1:13 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 23m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

12:29 pm - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 31m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$995United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 9:00 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 10m1 stop Newark

7:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

27h 00m1 stop Newark

$1,000United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 9:42 amCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 52m1 stop Newark

11:00 am - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

23h 00m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,000United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Tue, Jan 19

7:50 pm - 1:13 pmCPT Cape Town Intl-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 23m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

12:29 pm - 6:00 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-CPT Cape Town Intl

21h 31m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark

$1,000United Airlines

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

1:30 pm - 9:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

51h 10m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Istanbul

9:15 pm - 10:25 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

42h 10m1 stop Istanbul

$1,266Turkish Airlines

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Prices

What is the cheapest flight to Chicago? These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 5 days.: In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chicago was found on the route from Cape Town, at $905 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Chicago and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $934 in the last 5 days.
What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport? To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.: The cheapest month for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is November, where tickets cost $1,005 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,414 and $1,411 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $620.
How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport? To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.: To get a below average price, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 19% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Flight from Cape Town to Chicago

What is the cheapest flight to Chicago?
In the last 5 days, the cheapest flight deal to Chicago was found on the route from Cape Town, at $905 return. The most popular connection is from Johannesburg to Chicago and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $934 in the last 5 days.
How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from central Chicago?
There are 16 miles between Chicago city center and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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 O'Hare Intl Airport are there each week?
Each week there are around 29,079 direct flights from within South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 15% of flights taking off on this day.

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