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Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$964Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 19 - Wed, Nov 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
2:05 pm - 3:50 pmORD-JNB
41h 45m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:44 pmJNB-ORD
27h 44m2 stops
$965Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 31
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 3:55 amORD-JNB
25h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 am - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
43h 20m2 stops
$1,050Qatar Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 2:20 amORD-JNB
47h 30m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:20 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
26h 10m1 stop
$1,074Qatar Airways
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Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB
39h 00m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 10:05 amJNB-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$1,104Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB
39h 00m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 10:05 amJNB-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
$1,115Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3
KLM Logo
1:08 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB
24h 57m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:18 pmJNB-MDW
26h 19m2 stops
$1,625KLM
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
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7:40 pm - 6:08 pmJNB-MDW
30h 28m2 stops
$1,638Delta
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Mon, Nov 3 - Fri, Nov 21
Delta Logo
9:20 am - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB
25h 40m2 stops
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7:40 pm - 4:25 pmJNB-MDW
28h 45m2 stops
$1,643Delta
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Mon, Jan 5 - Tue, Feb 3
KLM Logo
1:47 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB
24h 18m2 stops
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11:59 pm - 6:18 pmJNB-MDW
26h 19m2 stops
$1,650KLM
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Mon, Nov 10 - Mon, Nov 17

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Oct 16
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 16
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$960
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 19
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 26
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$964
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Ethiopian Air
Dec 4
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 17
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$990
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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Kenya Airways
Nov 19
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 6
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
48h 11m
2 stops
ORD5:46 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$970
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Kenya Airways
Mar 4
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
43h 25m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 8
JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
36h 32m
2 stops
ORD5:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,025
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Kenya Airways
Jan 5
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 20m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 3
JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 39m
2 stops
ORD12:44 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,078
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated October 12, 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/26

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$964

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

2:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

5:00 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops27h 44m

$965

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

6:50 pm-3:55 am

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/12

3:10 am-2:30 pm

2 stops43h 20m

$1,050

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/4

6:50 pm-2:20 am

2 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

8:20 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop26h 10m

$1,074

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,104

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/3

7:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,115

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/5

1:08 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

11:59 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,625

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/3

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/21

7:40 pm-6:08 pm

2 stops30h 28m

$1,638

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/5

9:20 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/3

7:40 pm-4:25 pm

2 stops28h 45m

$1,643

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 11/10

1:47 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/17

11:59 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$1,650

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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 $913, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $988.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,077. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Wednesday is $1,338.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,088. Flying to Johannesburg in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,463.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,260 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 $974 on momondo.

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  • 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 18h 35m.

  • 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.

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,006 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $888Free CancellationRating
7.2
874 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,044 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,046Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,402 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,097Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,451 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,110Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,973 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,168Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,645 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,202Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,973 reviews
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