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Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 4:00 am
ORD
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
1 stop
$1,265Qatar Airways
Thu, Aug 20 - Fri, Sep 4
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 9:00 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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ORD
33h 25m
1 stop
$1,305Qatar Airways
Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 5
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 4:00 am
ORD
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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ORD
33h 25m
1 stop
$1,309Qatar Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Thu, Sep 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
$1,319Turkish Airlines
Thu, Aug 13 - Tue, Aug 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
$1,336Multiple Airlines
Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Aug 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 9:00 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
$1,345Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,346Ethiopian Air
Sun, Aug 16 - Sat, Sep 5
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 9:00 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:50 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
$1,357Multiple Airlines
Mon, Aug 10 - Mon, Aug 31
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
19h 30m
1 stop
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 6:18 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 03m
2 stops
$2,418Delta
Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 20
Delta Logo
9:19 am - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
27h 21m
2 stops
Delta Logo
11:15 pm - 6:18 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 03m
2 stops
$2,423Delta
Mon, Jul 13 - Mon, Jul 20

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Turkish Airlines
Aug 13
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 25
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,319
Turkish Airlines
Aug 10
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 31
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 40m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,494
Turkish Airlines
Aug 14
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 22
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 25m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,524

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Aug 13
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 25
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD5:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,408
Kenya Airways
Aug 22
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 3
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 15m
2 stops
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,413
Kenya Airways
Aug 22
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 2
JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
46h 00m
2 stops
ORD4:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,414

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/20

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

8:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 10m

$1,265

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

7:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

12:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,305

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

7:20 pm-4:00 am

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

12:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop33h 25m

$1,309

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/13

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/25

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$1,319

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/29

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,336

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

7:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,345

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/16

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/5

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,346

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

7:20 pm-9:00 am

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

9:50 am-8:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,357
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ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/13

5:10 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/20

11:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$2,418

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 7/13

9:19 am-7:40 pm

2 stops27h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/20

11:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$2,423

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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 $554, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $640.

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 $1,301 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 $1,028 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 19h 30m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Johannesburg.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

  • 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 30m.

  • 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
7.8
1,524 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,414 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $882Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,404 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,004 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
6.7
304 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,053Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,729 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,054Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,641 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,270Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,444 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,293Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,768 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,381Free CancellationRating
6.7
8,013 reviews
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