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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from $692

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Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 10:25 pm
ORD
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JNB
41h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 10:00 am
JNB
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ORD
23h 10m
1 stop
$1,314Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
40h 50m
2 stops
$1,317Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:15 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 6:15 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 15m
1 stop
$1,319Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 25
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 12:25 am
ORD
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JNB
34h 25m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 pm - 12:36 pm
JNB
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ORD
32h 31m
2 stops
$1,320Kenya Airways
Fri, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
$1,321Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 28
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 4:18 pm
JNB
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ORD
35h 08m
2 stops
$1,324Kenya Airways
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
$1,325Ethiopian Air
Sat, Oct 3 - Wed, Oct 28
Egyptair Logo
10:30 am - 7:10 am
ORD
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JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 5:15 am
JNB
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ORD
38h 30m
1 stop
$1,330Egyptair
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 4:20 pm
JNB
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MDW
25h 25m
1 stop
$2,026Delta
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 12:48 pm
JNB
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MDW
22h 53m
2 stops
$2,030Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4

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KLM flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best KLM deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
KLM
Sep 16
MDW1:00 pmChicago Midway
25h 20m
2 stops
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 24
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 50m
2 stops
MDW6:05 pmChicago Midway
$2,146
KLM
Aug 24
MDW12:46 pmChicago Midway
25h 34m
2 stops
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 31
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 46m
2 stops
MDW6:01 pmChicago Midway
$2,188
KLM
Aug 24
MDW12:46 pmChicago Midway
25h 34m
2 stops
JNB9:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 31
JNB11:15 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 46m
2 stops
MDW6:01 pmChicago Midway
$2,193

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sep 6
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 20
JNB3:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
42h 55m
2 stops
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,331
Qatar Airways
Sep 1
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 14
JNB3:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
42h 55m
2 stops
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,333

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/6

9:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/29

6:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,314

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/10

10:50 pm-7:40 am

2 stops40h 50m

$1,317

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

8:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

6:00 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$1,319

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/6

6:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/29

12:05 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops32h 31m

$1,320

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 11/28

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,321

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/22

12:10 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops35h 08m

$1,324

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/28

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,325

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/21

10:30 am-7:10 am

1 stop37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:45 pm-5:15 am

1 stop38h 30m

$1,330

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/6

5:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/14

9:55 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$2,026
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 10/21

5:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/4

9:55 pm-12:48 pm

2 stops22h 53m

$2,030

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $554, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $691.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,344 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Chicago for as low as $1,131 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

19h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 19h 25m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Johannesburg.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

  • How far is Chicago to Johannesburg by plane?

    A flight from Chicago to Johannesburg will travel around 8682.0 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 19h 25m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

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KLMPriceFrom $776Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,538 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.8
8,467 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $882Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,445 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,010 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
6.7
311 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,054Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,809 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,059Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,743 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,553Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,988 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom $1,562Free CancellationRating
8.1
3,618 reviews
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