Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from $523

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7:30 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB
24h 20m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:38 pmJNB-ORD
27h 38m2 stops
Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
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7:30 am - 12:25 amORD-JNB
32h 55m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:38 pmJNB-ORD
27h 38m2 stops
Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
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10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
$987Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Sep 28 - Thu, Oct 16
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
$988Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 16
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10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
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8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
$989Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 9
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8:20 pm - 10:50 amORD-JNB
30h 30m1 stop
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7:05 pm - 6:25 pmJNB-ORD
31h 20m1 stop
$1,090Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 17
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7:50 pm - 10:35 amORD-JNB
31h 45m1 stop
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5:50 pm - 9:40 amJNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
$1,091Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Sep 29 - Thu, Oct 16
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8:35 pm - 10:20 amORD-JNB
29h 45m2 stops
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10:05 pm - 1:55 pmJNB-ORD
23h 50m1 stop
$1,137American Airlines
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Thu, Dec 4 - Wed, Dec 17
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10:35 am - 7:40 pmMDW-JNB
26h 05m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 4:25 pmJNB-MDW
26h 30m1 stop
$1,576Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Nov 7
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5:25 pm - 7:40 pmMDW-JNB
19h 15m1 stop
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9:55 pm - 6:07 pmJNB-MDW
28h 12m2 stops
$1,580Delta
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Wed, Oct 15 - Fri, Nov 7

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sep 24
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 25m
2 stops
JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 14
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 38m
2 stops
ORD12:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 24
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 25m
2 stops
JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 14
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 38m
2 stops
ORD12:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Kenya Airways
Sep 6
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
44h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 15
JNB1:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
41h 51m
2 stops
ORD12:16 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Sep 17
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 28
JNB3:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
42h 55m
2 stops
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Nov 5
ORD6:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 50m
1 stop
JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 11
JNB4:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
53h 40m
2 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Qatar Airways
Oct 24
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 25m
1 stop
JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 9
JNB3:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
43h 20m
2 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

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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 $906, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $989.

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 $1,243 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 $1,077 on momondo.

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Best Price Found

$523

Fastest flight time

19h 15m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $523. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $953.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 19h 15m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • 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 15m.

  • 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.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

  • 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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $795Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,896 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $871Free CancellationRating
6.9
268 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $879Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $891Free CancellationRating
7.2
790 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $952Free CancellationRating
6.6
7,109 reviews
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SWISSPriceFrom $966Free CancellationRating
7.5
1,655 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $995Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,952 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,846 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,173Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,596 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,179Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,372 reviews
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