Chicago to South Africa flight deals
Compare flights from Chicago to South Africa across upcoming months. Explore the dated fares below, or search your own trip.
Browse months: November 2026 · December 2026
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Dec 22–29, 2026 · 1 adult · Economy · Round trip
- ORD → Johannesburg (JNB): $1,881 Axel vs $1,989 airline · Save $108. Check JNB prices
- ORD → Durban (DUR): $1,974 Axel vs $2,088 airline · Save $114. Check DUR prices
- ORD → Cape Town (CPT): $2,026 Axel vs $2,141 airline · Save $115. Check CPT prices
- ORD → Port Elizabeth (PLZ): $2,612 Axel vs $2,752 airline · Save $140. Check PLZ prices
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Fares observed October 2, 2026. USD for the travelers shown. Search a trip for current prices. For starting totals, choose a return flight to confirm the final price.
November 2026
1 adult · Economy · Round-trip starting totals
| From | Destination | Travel dates | Outbound flight | Axel | Airline fare | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD | Port Elizabeth (PLZ) | Nov 10–17, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops · 37h 20m | From $1,432 · Save $75 | From $1,507 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Port Elizabeth (PLZ) | Nov 10–17, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops · 31h 10m | From $2,380 · Save $138 | From $2,518 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Port Elizabeth (PLZ) | Nov 24–Dec 1, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops · 37h 20m | From $1,516 · Save $81 | From $1,597 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Port Elizabeth (PLZ) | Nov 24–Dec 1, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops · 31h 10m | From $2,507 · Save $136 | From $2,643 | Check Axel prices |
1 adult · Economy · Round-trip totals
| From | Destination | Travel dates | Flights (out / return) | Axel | Airline fare | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD | Cape Town (CPT) | Nov 10–17, 2026 · 7 days | 1 stop / 1 stop · 26h 15m / 26h 50m | $1,265 · Save $68 | $1,333 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Cape Town (CPT) | Nov 10–17, 2026 · 7 days | 1 stop / 1 stop · 26h 15m / 25h 5m | $1,267 · Save $74 | $1,341 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Durban (DUR) | Nov 10–17, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops / 2 stops · 32h 5m / 34h 5m | $1,745 · Save $98 | $1,843 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Johannesburg (JNB) | Nov 10–17, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops / 2 stops · 25h 50m / 27h 46m | $1,046 · Save $57 | $1,103 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Cape Town (CPT) | Nov 24–Dec 1, 2026 · 7 days | 1 stop / 1 stop · 31h 50m / 25h 25m | $1,225 · Save $69 | $1,294 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Durban (DUR) | Nov 24–Dec 1, 2026 · 7 days | 1 stop / 1 stop · 37h 25m / 27h 50m | $1,974 · Save $115 | $2,089 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Johannesburg (JNB) | Nov 24–Dec 1, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops / 2 stops · 25h 50m / 27h 50m | $1,046 · Save $57 | $1,103 | Check Axel prices |
December 2026
1 adult · Economy · Round-trip totals
| From | Destination | Travel dates | Flights (out / return) | Axel | Airline fare | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD | Cape Town (CPT) | Dec 8–15, 2026 · 7 days | 1 stop / 1 stop · 30h 20m / 23h 35m | $1,318 · Save $73 | $1,391 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Durban (DUR) | Dec 8–15, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops / 2 stops · 42h 15m / 27h 20m | $2,089 · Save $118 | $2,207 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Johannesburg (JNB) | Dec 8–15, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops / 2 stops · 25h 50m / 27h 50m | $1,121 · Save $64 | $1,185 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Cape Town (CPT) | Dec 22–29, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops / 2 stops · 25h 10m / 25h 50m | $2,026 · Save $115 | $2,141 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Durban (DUR) | Dec 22–29, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops / 2 stops · 24h 20m / 25h 25m | $1,974 · Save $114 | $2,088 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Johannesburg (JNB) | Dec 22–29, 2026 · 7 days | 1 stop / 2 stops · 19h 45m / 25h 10m | $1,881 · Save $108 | $1,989 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Port Elizabeth (PLZ) | Dec 22–29, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops / 2 stops · 37h 20m / 33h 55m | $2,612 · Save $140 | $2,752 | Check Axel prices |
1 adult · Economy · Round-trip starting totals
| From | Destination | Travel dates | Outbound flight | Axel | Airline fare | Search |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ORD | Port Elizabeth (PLZ) | Dec 8–15, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops · 37h 20m | From $2,037 · Save $115 | From $2,152 | Check Axel prices |
| ORD | Port Elizabeth (PLZ) | Dec 8–15, 2026 · 7 days | 2 stops · 31h 10m | From $2,620 · Save $148 | From $2,768 | Check Axel prices |
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