Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Durban (CHI - DUR)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Chicago to Durban and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,701	Qatar Airways 2 stops 33 hr Sun, May 3 — Tue, May 19	The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Durban is currently $1,701
Cheapest one-way flight	$1,091	Qatar Airways 2 stops 33 hr Sun, Jul 26	The cheapest one-way flight from Chicago to Durban is currently $1,091
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,994	Emirates 1 stop 37 hr Fri, May 8 — Sun, May 10	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Chicago to Durban is currently $1,994
Cheapest business class flights	$5,634	Etihad, South African 2 stops 35 hr Mon, Jul 27 — Tue, Aug 11	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Chicago to Durban is currently $5,634

Fastest flight	21 hr 8 min	The fastest flight with stops from Chicago to Durban takes 21 hr 8 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Durban is typically September. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

September Cheapest	Typical prices: $1,200–1,450
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,700–2,100

Popular airlines from Chicago to Durban

Turkish Airlines

from $2,050

Typical price: $1,350–2,900

8 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DUR Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat
Qatar Airways

from $1,748

Typical price: $1,700–2,850

4 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DUR Every Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun
Emirates

from $1,973

Typical price: $1,750–3,400

4 weekly connecting flights

ORD - DUR Every Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Popular airports near Durban

King Shaka International Airport (DUR)

Durban South Africa 31 min 17 mi
Pietermaritzburg Airport (PZB)

Pietermaritzburg South Africa 1 hr 1 min 40 mi
Margate Airport (MGH)

Margate South Africa 1 hr 33 min 80 mi
Richards Bay Airport (RCB)

Richards Bay South Africa 2 hr 4 min 100 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Durban

The cheapest flights from Chicago to Durban are usually in September. Typical ticket prices in September range from $1,200 to $1,450.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Durban recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,701. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $1,091.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Durban is $2,050, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Durban is $1,748, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Durban is $1,973, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Durban starts at $1,701 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $1,091 and departs on Sun, Jul 26.

21 hr 8 min is the shortest flight time from Chicago to Durban.

Peak season is Dec–Jan when the weather is hot, though temperatures remain warm year-round with the driest period Jun–Jul. Local events include the July Handicap horse race and the Durban International Film Festival (both Jul) and the Awesome Africa Music Festival (Sep–Oct). The Hindu festival of Kavadi (or Thaipusam), featuring street parties and parades, is celebrated Jan–Feb and again Apr–May during Chithirai Masam (Tamil new year).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Chicago to Durban.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Chicago to Durban really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Chicago to Durban.

In terms of flights, Turkish Airlines is the most popular. Turkish Airlines offers 8 connecting flights per week. Turkish Airlines flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .

Other popular airlines flying from Chicago to Durban are:

Qatar Airways offers 4 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .
Emirates offers 4 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Chicago and Durban.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Chicago to Durban recently found on Google Flights was with Qatar Airways from $1,701. The cheapest one-way flight was with Qatar Airways from $1,091.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Turkish Airlines flight from Chicago to Durban is $2,050, flying from Jun 15 to Jul 1.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Chicago to Durban is $1,748, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 10.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Chicago to Durban is $1,973, flying from Jul 30 to Aug 14.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Durban.

There are 8 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Durban per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 4 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Durban per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 4 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Durban per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Durban at price $1,994 is offered by Emirates from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

No airline flies direct from Chicago to Durban.

There are 8 Turkish Airlines connecting flights from Chicago to Durban per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.
There are 4 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Chicago to Durban per week. Flights are available on Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday.
There are 4 Emirates connecting flights from Chicago to Durban per week. Flights are available on Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Saturday.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Durban.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Chicago to Durban, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Chicago and Durban start at $5,634 from Mon, Jul 27 to Tue, Aug 11 with Etihad, South African.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Chicago and Durban start at $1,701 from Sun, May 3 to Tue, May 19.

To book business class trips from Chicago to Durban, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Chicago and Durban starts at $1,994 from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10 with Emirates.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Chicago and Durban at price $1,994 is offered by Emirates from Fri, May 8 to Sun, May 10.

To find last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Durban, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.