What airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and American Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg from Chicago according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 57% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Virgin Atlantic is the most popular carrier operating from Chicago to Johannesburg

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?

As of January 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from 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.

$591 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg in 2026

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,016 to $1,261. The lowest price recently found on this route was $756.

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2:05 pm - 7:00 pm

ORD

JNB

21h 55m2 stops

9:55 pm - 8:14 pm

JNB

ORD

29h 19m2 stops

$756Delta

Sat, Mar 14 - Tue, Mar 24

11:18 am - 7:00 pm

ORD

JNB

23h 42m1 stop

9:55 pm - 1:34 pm

JNB

ORD

23h 39m1 stop

$764Delta

Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Mar 3

10:49 am - 7:00 pm

MDW

JNB

24h 11m1 stop

9:55 pm - 5:45 pm

JNB

MDW

27h 50m1 stop

$764Delta

Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Mar 3

10:36 am - 7:00 pm

ORD

JNB

24h 24m2 stops

9:55 pm - 4:14 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 19m2 stops

$769Delta

Sat, Feb 21 - Tue, Mar 3

9:34 am - 7:00 pm

MDW

JNB

25h 26m2 stops

9:55 pm - 11:59 am

JNB

MDW

22h 04m1 stop

$769Delta

Sat, Feb 21 - Wed, Mar 4

6:14 pm - 7:00 pm

MDW

JNB

40h 46m1 stop

9:55 pm - 10:31 pm

JNB

MDW

32h 36m1 stop

$775Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 4 - Wed, Feb 18

4:20 pm - 9:20 pm

ORD

JNB

22h 00m1 stop

11:15 pm - 2:15 pm

JNB

ORD

22h 00m1 stop

$777KLM

Fri, Jun 19 - Thu, Jul 9

4:25 pm - 10:05 pm

ORD

JNB

21h 40m1 stop

11:59 pm - 2:20 pm

JNB

ORD

22h 21m1 stop

$778KLM

Fri, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 28

7:59 pm - 7:00 pm

ORD

JNB

39h 01m1 stop

9:55 pm - 1:34 pm

JNB

ORD

23h 39m1 stop

$780Kenya Airways

Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 3

6:40 pm - 7:00 pm

MDW

JNB

40h 20m1 stop

9:55 pm - 11:59 am

JNB

MDW

22h 04m1 stop

$780Kenya Airways

Sun, Feb 22 - Tue, Mar 3

SAUDIA flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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SAUDIA

Mar 4

ORD4:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 25

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 54m

1 stop

ORD4:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$812

SAUDIA

Feb 22

ORD2:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 40m

2 stops

JNB10:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 3

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 56m

1 stop

ORD4:51 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$817

SAUDIA

Feb 22

MDW6:40 pmChicago Midway

40h 20m

1 stop

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 2

JNB11:59 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 41m

2 stops

MDW6:40 pmChicago Midway

$822

Delta flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Delta

Mar 14

ORD2:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

21h 55m

2 stops

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 24

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 19m

2 stops

ORD8:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$756

Delta

Feb 21

ORD11:18 amChicago O'Hare Intl

23h 42m

1 stop

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 3

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

23h 39m

1 stop

ORD1:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$764

Delta

Feb 21

ORD10:36 amChicago O'Hare Intl

24h 24m

2 stops

JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 3

JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 19m

2 stops

ORD4:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$769

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/14

2:05 pm-7:00 pm

2 stops21h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/24

9:55 pm-8:14 pm

2 stops29h 19m

$756

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

11:18 am-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 42m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

9:55 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop23h 39m

$764

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

10:49 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

9:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$764

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/21

10:36 am-7:00 pm

2 stops24h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

9:55 pm-4:14 pm

2 stops26h 19m

$769

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/21

9:34 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

9:55 pm-11:59 am

1 stop22h 04m

$769

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/4

6:14 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop40h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/18

9:55 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop32h 36m

$775

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/19

4:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/9

11:15 pm-2:15 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$777

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/13

4:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/28

11:59 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 21m

$778

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/22

7:59 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop39h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

9:55 pm-1:34 pm

1 stop23h 39m

$780

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 2/22

6:40 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop40h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

9:55 pm-11:59 am

1 stop22h 04m

$780

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $981, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,009.

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 $1,259 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 $1,064 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	18h 01m
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The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 18h 01m

There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Johannesburg.

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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 01m.
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?
As of January 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from 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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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $824	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,154 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 937 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,097 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,361 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,702 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,659 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,118	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,142 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,032 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,561	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,434 reviews	Search KLM flights

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