R2 148+ Cheap flights from Chicago
This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
What to know about flights from Chicago
Discover essential information about flights departing from Chicago, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Chicago airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 3 June 2025.
Cheapest airline | United Airlines |
|---|---|
Good round-trip deal | R5 408 or less |
Good one-way deal | R1 836 or less |
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Cheapest flights from ChicagoExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 June 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 3 June 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 20/8
10:15-14:35
1 stop21h 20m
Cape Town Intl
Sat 13/9
13:50-8:15
2 stops25h 25m
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 30/9
11:25-11:50
1 stop41h 25m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 7/10
16:35-9:40
1 stop24h 05m
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/9
10:15-13:05
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 14/9
14:30-8:15
2 stops24h 45m
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/9
23:45-10:35
1 stop27h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 14/9
17:55-9:40
1 stop22h 45m
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 15/8
16:55-11:00
1 stop35h 05m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 24/8
18:55-14:40
1 stop26h 45m
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 20/11
9:45-8:15
2 stops38h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Sun 30/11
7:05-7:40
3 stops32h 35m
ChicagoCape Town
ORD - CPT
ORDCPT
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 16/9
20:30-11:00
2 stops31h 30m
Cape Town Intl
Tue 30/9
18:55-11:50
1 stop23h 55m
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/9
11:52-9:35
2 stops38h 43m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 15/9
16:50-15:05
2 stops53h 15m
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/8
14:35-12:15
2 stops38h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 14/8
15:05-13:15
2 stops29h 10m
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 13/8
17:44-9:25
2 stops32h 41m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 21/8
21:15-13:50
1 stop23h 35m
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Travel insights for flights from Chicago
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When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 23 May 2025.
Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago?
Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago (average of R14 427). Flying from Chicago in July will prove the most costly (average of R22 982). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.
Which airlines fly from Chicago?
When flying from Chicago check dates and pricing for the following: United Airlines. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.
What are popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?
From Chicago you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (1 527 flights per day), Detroit (1 148 flights per day) and Atlanta (671 flights per day).
What is the cheapest place to fly to from Chicago?
The cheapest city to fly to from Chicago is Calgary, with prices starting at R1 836. Explore other affordable destinations below.
Airline reviews for flights from Chicago
Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Chicago. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches.
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Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
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Food
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Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
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Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
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Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
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Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
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Kim,May 2025
PIH - SLC
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