$622 Find Cheap Flights from South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$923
Overall average: $986
United Airlines
Sun 12/14Tue 12/30
CPT - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$599
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Wed 12/3
DUR - ORD • 3 stops
When to travel
February
Cheapest • 11% price drop
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Cheap Flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from South Africa to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

Sun, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 30
United Airlines Logo
8:50 pm - 11:50 amCPT-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
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9:10 pm - 6:00 pmORD-CPT
36h 50m1 stop
$923United Airlines
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Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 28
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-ORD
22h 00m1 stop
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1:35 pm - 9:20 pmORD-JNB
24h 45m2 stops
$1,026KLM
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Sat, Apr 11 - Wed, Apr 29
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:45 amJNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB
35h 20m1 stop
$1,038Etihad Airways
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Thu, Apr 16 - Sun, Apr 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
$1,040Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:15 pm - 10:05 amCPT-ORD
24h 50m1 stop
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8:20 pm - 11:50 amORD-CPT
31h 30m1 stop
$1,040Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:15 am - 10:05 amDUR-ORD
30h 50m2 stops
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 1:30 pmORD-DUR
41h 40m2 stops
$1,042Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Apr 11 - Fri, May 1
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:45 amJNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB
35h 20m1 stop
$1,043Etihad Airways
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Mon, Apr 13 - Sun, Apr 26
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 2:15 pmJNB-ORD
22h 00m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 7:40 pmORD-JNB
23h 25m1 stop
$1,044Delta
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Mon, Apr 13 - Thu, Apr 30
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 9:36 pmJNB-ORD
29h 21m2 stops
Delta Logo
7:55 pm - 7:40 pmORD-JNB
40h 45m1 stop
$1,049Delta
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:35 pm - 7:40 amCPT-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:00 pmORD-CPT
43h 15m1 stop
$1,049Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for flights to O'Hare Intl

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

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 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 February, where tickets cost $954 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and August, where the average cost of tickets from South Africa is $1,260 and $1,188 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is February with an average price of $954.

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 0 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 46 days before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$599
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 9% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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FAQs - booking Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • 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 day to fly to Chicago?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Chicago is Tuesday where tickets can be as cheap as $967. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Thursday, where prices are $1,318 on average.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport?

    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 O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally in the afternoon, when flights cost $971 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $1,091.

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

    Each week there are around 12,888 direct flights from within South Africa to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. The most common day for departures is Monday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from South Africa to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline from South Africa to Chicago. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 7998 reviews
8.5Crew
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
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This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

8.0 ExcellentDavid, Nov 2025FLL - BOS
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This flight was straightforward and without difficulty. Service was OK, but I continue to be underwhelmed by level of attention given to Sky Priority passengers.

It would’ve been nice for all that money to have a more substantial snack for free. I remember once upon a time getting a very nice turkey sandwich with Swiss cheese on whole wheat bread for no charge along with a drink. I guess those days are gone. it’s a little insulting being given a cookie or a bag of baked chips Going forward I’ll just bring my own.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Service in business class was not impressive. I ordered coffee with dinner and then watched other people get 2 refills before I got my 1 cup of coffee, and only after I pressed the attendant button overhead. Furthermore, the seats in the forward cabin need maintenance on this 737-800: the upholstery is detaching from the seat frame, at least on the backs of seats 1C, 1D.

The ticket agents in West Palm Beach on Friday afternoon Nov. 7th were incredible in getting us on an earlier plane to Atlanta during the government shutdown. Had the taken our original flight we would have missed our connection. She did this on her own, We didn't even have to ask, and she did it all with a smile and showing genuine concern that we would be taken care of. We are very grateful and thankful. We fly often, and now we will be sure to fly Delta.

the over had ligth did not work'd for the all way

Flight delayed then cancelled. Misplaced luggage. Still do not have. Rented car 1100 mile drive. I had to buy some overnight Hotels clothes toiletries gas food at my expense. Still not home. Not sure where luggage is. Over 4 hours on hold to Felta

I truly love flying with Delta. They have always treated me with the upmost respect

Our flight attendant in FIRST CLASS was one of the worst I’ve ever had. She was not at all pleasant, nor particularly good at her service.

Everything went well and was good. Nothing exceptional, but no complaints either. Cheap seats are pretty comfortable.

Flight was ok but lack of communication cost me to literally beg to be put on another flight as connecting flight had departed

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

Short flight so it was okay. Nice crew, all very pleasant and professional. We were near the back in row 27 so just as we got our drinks, we started our descent so had to drink very quickly!

KLM remains a quality flag carrier airline which maintains its standards whilst all their competitors are lowering theirs.

The baggage drop-off in Stuttgart is bad: after online check-in you cannot use the automated baggage drop off as indicated on the website. You can use the terminals but have to cue to 1 of three open and slowly working counters to drop the bags. took about 45 minutes wait time.

Klm start boarding while somw air issue in the plan

The service was great. However the lounge only gets passing grade

I appreciate that KLM was proactive in informing me of the 2 hour delay which enabled me to replan my travel. It was a bit stressful not knowing whether my connection from Montreal to Ottawa was happening. But the ground and air crew did a good job at comforting and assuring me.

Cabin crew professional, polite and friendly, boarding was seemless, but come on KLM surely you can do better than a pack of cheesy biscuits as an inflight snack

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

Door to door, the crew and staff were amazing. It was a stressful travel day with delays, but they were focused on customers and doing what they could to get us to our destinations.

United has come a long way, it’s been a fantastic experience traveling with them.

This flight leg was fantastic - super comfortable and a great selection of things to watch on the TV. Staff were excellent, really above and beyond.

Flight was delayed only slightly before takeoff due to traffic control. However, the flight arrived early to ORD. Good flight. United has been very reliable for me.

Another delayed flight. When the delays exceed the duration of the flight, it’s a problem.

After boarding the plane in Chicago, the passengers were told that there was a technical problem with the plane. Passengers remained on the plane as they tried to fix the problem. After what was probably an hour passengers were told that there was a need to change planes as the problem was not solved. Passengers disembarked and boarded another plane. After taxing to the runway and waiting for takeoff, passengers were told that owing to the thunderstorm the flight was unable to take off but would try and reroute. After some time passengers were told there wasn't enough fuel for the new route and the plane had to return to the gate for additional fuel. after another log delay the flight got underway. On the plane there was food, drinks, ice or entertainment. We were a glass of water, which appeared rationed. Flight arrived about 5 hours late. The pilot was fantastic and communicated with the passengers throughout the ordeal.

Excellent all round, first time flying United. App is very helpful.

Efficient all round, very good crew. Short flight so the food, of course, was just snacks

Better WiFi. I cannot understand that in 2025, United is so behind on a technology that is now a necessity and still painfully unreliable, slow and keeps disconnecting.

Trip was great. A wild landing in Ottawa with the wind and rain, but the pilot did a great job. Always love flying United.👍

Excellent food and service on my international flight. Most notable is the food provided by Turkish even for coach passengers is very good.

They can my date of travel and let me standard in Istanbul for three days stop over and only pay for one day in a hotel with only one breakfast for three days.

the flight was cancelled and I was rebooked twice, once 26 hours later, then another 24 hours later. In total the flight was delayed for 40 hours. Never again will I use kayak or Turkish Airlines for my travel.

Worst experience with boarding once we left the wheel chair even traveling business we had to wait with all the crowd for the bus to take us to the plane then climb the stairs with our bags When you pay extra for comfort and convenience and you don’t get any is disappointing

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

The best airline for international travel in terms of value you get in business class (service/cost)

I liked the overall flight experience. However, Turkish officials could do a better job at guiding non-Turkish speakers to their connecting flight gates in such a huge & vast airport.

Very small and cramped aisles and seats. Food was poor but the fresh hot roll and hummus was good. No cans of soda given but they had small bottles of water. Crew was nice and pleasant and kept bathroom clean.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Small seat space for 13 hours flight, they charged for baggage , very bad quality of food,

It is nice and great but the houstees crew are all the way back arguing with customers and behavior issues same of the crew i saw that also all the trips were very much butter!

The crew was not helping us in the airports ..Very bad experience..the washrooms are not meeting the expectations..need more good service... The hotel service was good but there is a very long wait time which wasted time to go through..

My recent experience with ASKY Airlines was disappointing. The check-in process was disorganized, and I was provided with inaccurate information regarding baggage requirements, resulting in unforeseen expenses. Additionally, the ground staff demonstrated a lack of professionalism and appeared insufficiently trained to handle passenger needs effectively. Regrettably, this initial encounter has left me reluctant to consider future travel with the airline.

POSITIVES The hostesses were mostly pleasant, NEGATIVES The full flight wifi was horrible, hardly able to use it. My charger port was not working which made me use my neighbour's port which resulted in an accident which ruined her flight. During dinner, meat ran out when the cart got to us forcing us to eat vegetarian which was not great. We watched everyone around us eating meat. My wifi did not transfer to the second leg of my trip as they promised as they changed the plane. I was thrown off the window seat I booked for the 2nd leg of my journey as they changed planes, all done at my expense. This was not a cheap flight ($2600) which i hurriedly had to book to attend my mother's funeral who passed away suddenly. I was honestly disappointed with the whole saga as I heard Ethiopian Airlines was one of Africa's best.

Food hardly ever changes Videos not often updated for often travel.

It was an old aircraft, stiff seats almost wooden chairs with thin cushions. Food was ok.

Traveling with Ethiopian is always a good experience. I also enjoy the stay at skylight hotel in Addis

Lost suite case and pillow that’s used by senior and they didn’t leave it at the airport

The flight itself was fine. The exception is that my luggage was destroyed, and I filed a claim that I haven't heard from anyone.

Im if Ethiopian can allow customers to use their mileage for in flight connexion it will be great.

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