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title: "Chicago to Pretoria cheap flights (CHI to PRY) - Expedia"
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# Cheap Flights from Chicago (CHI) to Pretoria (PRY)
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## Popular airlines from Chicago to Pretoria (PRY-Wonderboom)

[American Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:PRY,departure:11/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PRY,to:CHI,departure:12/4/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AA"}}])

[United](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:PRY,departure:11/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PRY,to:CHI,departure:12/4/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"UA"}}])

[Southwest Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:PRY,departure:11/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PRY,to:CHI,departure:12/4/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"WN"}}])

[Delta](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:PRY,departure:11/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PRY,to:CHI,departure:12/4/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"DL"}}])

[Frontier Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:PRY,departure:11/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PRY,to:CHI,departure:12/4/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"F9"}}])

[JetBlue Airways](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:PRY,departure:11/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PRY,to:CHI,departure:12/4/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"B6"}}])

[Alaska Airlines](https://www.expedia.com/Flights-Search?leg1=from:CHI,to:PRY,departure:11/27/2026TANYT&leg2=from:PRY,to:CHI,departure:12/4/2026TANYT&trip=roundtrip&passengers=adults:1,children:0,infantinlap:N&mode=search&pageId=0&filters=[{"preferredAirlineFilterValue":{"carrierCode":"AS"}}])

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### Chicago to Pretoria Flights

#### The cheapest times to fly from Chicago to Pretoria

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Chicago to Pretoria are during the month of . You can find some of the cheapest flights from Chicago to Pretoria with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

#### The best time to book a flight from Chicago to Pretoria

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Chicago to Pretoria: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

#### How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Chicago to Pretoria

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Chicago to Pretoria in 2026\. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference\*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

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## Travel information

| Origin airport      | Chicago Midway Airport |
| ------------------- | ---------------------- |
| Destination airport | Pretoria               |
| Distance            | 8,680 miles away       |

## Explore a world of travel with Expedia

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- [Flights from Detroit (DTW) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/dtw/pry/detroit-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Tzaneen (LTA) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/lta/pry/tzaneen-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/jnb/pry/johannesburg-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Los Angeles (LAX) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/lax/pry/los-angeles-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Newcastle (NCL) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/ncl/pry/newcastle-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Nairobi (NBO) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/nbo/pry/nairobi-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Boston (BOS) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/bos/pry/boston-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Richards Bay (RCB) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/rcb/pry/richards-bay-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Kathmandu (KTM) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/ktm/pry/kathmandu-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Bloemfontein (BFN) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/bfn/pry/bloemfontein-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Dhaka (DAC) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/dac/pry/dhaka-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Antananarivo (TNR) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/tnr/pry/antananarivo-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Dallas (DFW) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/dfw/pry/dallas-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from São Paulo (GRU) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/gru/pry/sao-paulo-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Malelane (LLE) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/lle/pry/malelane-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Orlando (MCO) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/mco/pry/orlando-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Livingstone (LVI) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/lvi/pry/livingstone-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Hoedspruit (HDS) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/hds/pry/hoedspruit-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Upington (UTN) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/utn/pry/upington-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Durban (DUR) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/dur/pry/durban-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Tampa (TPA) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/tpa/pry/tampa-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Doha (DOH) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/doh/pry/doha-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Douala (DLA) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/dla/pry/douala-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/pzb/pry/pietermaritzburg-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Mumbai (BOM) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/bom/pry/mumbai-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/san/pry/san-diego-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Washington (DCA) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/dca/pry/washington-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Buenos Aires (EZE) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/eze/pry/buenos-aires-to-pretoria)
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- [Flights from St. Louis (STL) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/stl/pry/st-louis-to-pretoria)
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- [Flights from Harare (HRE) to Johannesburg (JNB)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/hre/jnb/harare-to-johannesburg)
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- [Flights from Denver (DEN) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/den/pry/denver-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Brussels (BRU) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/bru/pry/brussels-to-pretoria)
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- [Flights from Kingston (KIN) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/kin/pry/kingston-to-pretoria)
- [Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Pretoria (PRY)](https://www.expedia.com/lp/flights/ord/pry/chicago-to-pretoria)

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