Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to South Africa from $726

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ORD — JNB
Jun 16 — Jun 231

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

Find a great deal and save up to 7% by booking at least 49 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $880.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to South Africa from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Prices for February average $1,145 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $740. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of July. Opting for a February flight can save you 33% on your journey compared to booking in July

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from ORD to ZA?

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.

Cheap O'Hare Intl to South Africa flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from O'Hare Intl to South Africa specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Prices were last updated on June 11, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to South Africa in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Tue 6/117:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop37h 30mQatar Airways
Tue 7/168:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop25h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,182
Sun 6/167:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 6/301:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/11$1,197
Tue 6/117:15 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Tue 7/167:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$1,206
Sun 6/167:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 7/11:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,224
Sun 6/167:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 6/301:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,233
Tue 6/2510:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop27h 00mLufthansa
Tue 7/27:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,255
Sun 6/166:46 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/301:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$1,301
Tue 6/113:45 pmORD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mSWISS
Tue 7/167:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 25mSWISS
Deal found 6/10$1,317
Tue 6/2510:30 pmORD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mLufthansa
Tue 7/27:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,335

O'Hare Intl to South Africa 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between O'Hare Intl and South Africa in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to South Africa in 2024 at this time. Check back regularly for other flight deals.
Wed 10/309:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/197:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$767
Tue 10/299:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Tue 1/217:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$800
Wed 10/309:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/297:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$801
Sat 11/911:55 amORD - JNB
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 11/257:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$807
Thu 9/198:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/76:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$830
Tue 10/2912:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/197:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$834
Tue 10/158:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Thu 10/317:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$849
Tue 10/297:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Mon 1/275:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 11mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/9$855
Tue 10/299:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 1/297:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/9$862

O'Hare Intl to South Africa flights leaving soon

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Users seeking a last-minute flight from Chicago to South Africa should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Sun 6/167:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Mon 7/11:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,224
Sun 6/167:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 6/301:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 15mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,233
Sun 6/166:00 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/17:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,377
Sun 6/166:00 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 30mLufthansa
Mon 7/17:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 6/10$1,415
Sun 6/167:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 6/301:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops35h 08mQatar Airways
Deal found 6/10$1,434
Wed 6/191:00 pmORD - JNB
2 stops36h 30mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/287:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,476
Wed 6/191:12 pmORD - JNB
1 stop21h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/287:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,487
Wed 6/193:35 pmORD - JNB
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/287:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$1,581
Sun 6/1610:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop43h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 6/232:35 pmCPT - ORD
2 stops24h 30mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$1,811

One-way flights to South Africa from O'Hare Intl

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Users traveling one-way from Chicago to South Africa can select one of these great deals. For those needing a return trip from Chicago, there is a search form available above.
Thu 10/1010:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$726
Wed 10/1610:15 amORD - CPT
1 stop21h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$732
Sat 11/99:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$789
Tue 10/1510:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/10$794
Sun 8/411:25 amORD - CPT
1 stop41h 25mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$796
Tue 10/154:57 pmORD - JNB
2 stops55h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$800
Sun 10/1310:15 amORD - DUR
2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$805
Fri 9/138:30 pmORD - CPT
1 stop32h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/10$836
Sun 10/136:00 pmORD - DUR
3 stops40h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$851

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 3,020,828 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/15

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/31

1 stop31h 20m

$767

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/29

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/27

2 stops25h 11m

$855

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/31

2 stops33h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/31

2 stops33h 15m

$877

Chicago O'Hare IntlCape Town Intl

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

1 stop21h 15m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 10/16

2 stops24h 30m

$954

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/14

1 stop19h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/29

1 stop23h 25m

$986

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/19

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/2

1 stop27h 50m

$1,005

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/19

1 stop27h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/28

1 stop25h 45m

$1,024

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/9

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/25

2 stops50h 25m

$1,083

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/29

1 stop28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/19

1 stop26h 10m

$1,165

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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 June 11, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines 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.
8.1
Very good
3,870 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.1
Very good
3,870 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,870 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,870 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.9
Good
1,473 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,870 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.7
Good
1,910 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,870 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

7.7
Good
4,301 reviews
8.1
Very good
3,870 reviews

Entertainment

8.3

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Food

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

The seats were very uncomfortable. I along with maybe 4 other passengers were never given our breakfast meal. The attendant completely forgot about us. For such a long flight the seats should be made with more comfort in mind. Just because it is economy doesn’t mean we don’t deserve comfort.

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  • Can I find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Turkish Airlines for just $767, but on average you can expect to pay $857.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa for under $1,300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa within the next 7 days for less than $1,300.

  • 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 Ethiopian Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $726. Turkish Airlines flights start at $796 while deals on Austrian Airlines start at $851 one-way.

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

  • What does ORD to JNB mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Cape Town Intl Airport (CPT), Durban King Shaka Intl Airport (DUR), Port Elizabeth Airport (PLZ), George Airport (GRJ), Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA).

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  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to South Africa that allow pets onboard?

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  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from O'Hare Intl to South Africa?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on O'Hare Intl to South Africa flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight deals updated?

    The Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/10.

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

  • 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 $1,191). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to South Africa in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,761). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Air FranceCheapest$740Average$1,411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$758Average$1,024FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
KLMCheapest$758Average$1,333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$770Average$1,368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$787Average$954FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$826Average$1,475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$855Average$1,102FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$948Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,064Average$1,862FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,220Average$1,640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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