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

Turkish Airlines and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Johannesburg

What airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways 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 53% 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.

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 September 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.

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6:00 am - 12:25 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 25m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:05 pm - 5:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

37h 29m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,109Kenya Airways

Wed, Jan 27 - Sun, Jan 31

6:10 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 11:24 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,109Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 13 - Tue, Oct 20

6:00 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

1:35 am - 5:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

47h 59m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,114Multiple Airlines

Mon, Feb 1 - Fri, Feb 12

6:00 am - 10:55 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

44h 55m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 12:36 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,114Multiple Airlines

Sun, Jan 24 - Sat, Jan 30

11:45 am - 11:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

39h 15m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 6:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,168Turkish Airlines

Wed, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 17

12:45 pm - 11:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

38h 15m1 stop Istanbul

6:50 pm - 6:20 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 30m1 stop Istanbul

$1,168Turkish Airlines

Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 11

9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,206Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 22 - Sun, Nov 29

9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,207Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 8 - Sun, Nov 15

7:20 pm - 4:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,222Qatar Airways

Wed, Oct 14 - Wed, Oct 21

7:20 pm - 4:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:05 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,222Qatar Airways

Tue, Oct 6 - Thu, Oct 15

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6:00 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

5:00 pm - 12:36 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 36m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,145Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, May 4

6:00 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 pm - 5:34 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 24m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,145Kenya Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, May 4

6:00 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 pm - 12:36 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 26m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,145Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, May 4

6:00 am - 3:50 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl

12:10 pm - 12:36 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 26m2 stops Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

$1,177Multiple Airlines

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, May 4

10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,307Ethiopian Air

Thu, Sep 3 - Thu, Sep 10

10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

$1,314Ethiopian Air

Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 19

7:20 pm - 9:10 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

2:55 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,428Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, May 4

7:20 pm - 4:00 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

12:40 pm - 3:05 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 25m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

$1,428Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Fri, May 21

1:25 pm - 9:20 pmMDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Amsterdam Schiphol

11:15 pm - 6:19 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

26h 04m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Minneapolis St Paul

$2,453KLM

Fri, Sep 4 - Wed, Sep 9

8:35 pm - 5:30 amORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 55m1 stop Dubai Intl

7:10 pm - 3:55 pmJNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 45m1 stop Dubai Intl

$28,800Emirates

Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 15

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Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Qatar Airways

Sep 28

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 5

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,222

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB2:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,240

Qatar Airways

Oct 12

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 19

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,254

JetBlue flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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JetBlue

Sep 21

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 28

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,244

JetBlue

Sep 14

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 26

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,284

JetBlue

Sep 5

ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 19

JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,324

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ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/27

6:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/31

12:05 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops37h 29m

$1,109

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/13

6:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/20

5:00 pm-11:24 am

2 stops25h 24m

$1,109

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/1

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/12

1:35 am-5:34 pm

2 stops47h 59m

$1,114

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/24

6:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops44h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/30

5:00 pm-12:36 pm

2 stops27h 36m

$1,114

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/11

11:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/17

6:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$1,168

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/3

12:45 pm-11:00 am

1 stop38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/11

6:50 pm-6:20 pm

1 stop31h 30m

$1,168

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/22

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/29

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,206

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

9:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/15

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,207

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/14

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/21

2:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,222

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 10/6

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/15

2:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,222

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $1,054 to $1,294.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,109.

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 $1,057, 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 $1,077.

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 $1,373 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 $1,246 on momondo.

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Best Price Found	$648
Fastest flight time	19h 31m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $648. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $1,109.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 19h 31m

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 19h 31m.
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 September 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.

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KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,570 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $816	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,542 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $894	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,479 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $986	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,036 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $1,003	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 326 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 12,021 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,724 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,553	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 10,156 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Emirates	PriceFrom $1,562	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.1 3,655 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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