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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:40 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
1 stop
$882Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 28
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8:31 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
24h 19m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 2:30 pm
JNB
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ORD
28h 30m
2 stops
$898Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 26
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8:31 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
24h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 7:41 am
JNB
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ORD
45h 41m
2 stops
$904Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 11
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8:31 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
24h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 5:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 41m
2 stops
$907Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, May 2
Kenya Airways Logo
6:21 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
38h 29m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 12:26 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 26m
2 stops
$913Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Sun, May 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:40 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
1 stop
$925Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
Kenya Airways Logo
6:21 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
38h 29m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 5:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 41m
2 stops
$928Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, May 2
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10:45 am - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
25h 55m
1 stop
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9:55 pm - 4:26 pm
JNB
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MDW
25h 31m
1 stop
$1,762Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 23
Delta Logo
12:47 pm - 7:00 pm
MDW
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JNB
23h 13m
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Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 3:25 pm
JNB
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MDW
24h 30m
1 stop
$1,766Delta
Thu, Mar 26 - Fri, Apr 3
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1:10 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
23h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 6:36 pm
JNB
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MDW
27h 41m
2 stops
$1,767Delta
Sun, Apr 5 - Thu, Apr 23

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Mar 4
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 11
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$881
Turkish Airlines
Apr 14
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 28
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$882
Turkish Airlines
Mar 3
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 11
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
1 stop
ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$897

Delta flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Delta
Mar 26
MDW12:47 pmChicago Midway
23h 13m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 3
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m
1 stop
MDW3:25 pmChicago Midway
$1,766
Delta
Apr 5
MDW9:35 amChicago Midway
27h 05m
2 stops
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 23
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
21h 12m
1 stop
MDW12:07 pmChicago Midway
$1,767
Delta
Mar 27
MDW2:05 pmChicago Midway
21h 55m
2 stops
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 4
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 27m
1 stop
MDW5:22 pmChicago Midway
$1,771

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/14

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$882

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

8:31 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/26

5:00 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops28h 30m

$898

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/29

8:31 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/11

5:00 pm-7:41 am

2 stops45h 41m

$904

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/22

8:31 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

5:00 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$907

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

6:21 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/3

5:00 pm-12:26 pm

2 stops26h 26m

$913

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$925

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

6:21 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/2

5:00 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$928

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/5

10:45 am-7:40 pm

1 stop25h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

9:55 pm-4:26 pm

1 stop25h 31m

$1,762

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/26

12:47 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop23h 13m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

9:55 pm-3:25 pm

1 stop24h 30m

$1,766

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 4/5

1:10 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/23

9:55 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops27h 41m

$1,767

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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 $987, 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 $1,008.

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 $1,250 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 $1,051 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 19h 15m
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 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.

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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
7.7
1,461 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,240 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $876Free CancellationRating
6.8
293 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $877Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,238 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $888Free CancellationRating
7.2
962 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $920Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,420 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $999Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,363 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,053Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,745 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,119Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,772 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,193Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,358 reviews
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