What airlines fly to Johannesburg?

Ethiopian Air, United Airlines and Turkish 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 53% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg. Keep in mind that there are 8 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?

Etihad Airways and Delta are the most popular carriers 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 November 2025, there are 8 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.

$429 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg in 2025/26

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 $1,323 to $2,283. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,022.

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7:01 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

24h 49m2 stops

1:35 am - 1:29 pmJNB-ORD

43h 54m2 stops

$1,022Multiple Airlines

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vie., ene. 30 - vie., feb. 13

9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB

26h 25m1 stop

2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ORD

25h 10m2 stops

$1,025Ethiopian Air

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sáb., feb. 7 - mié., feb. 25

10:29 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

45h 21m2 stops

12:05 pm - 5:43 pmJNB-ORD

37h 38m2 stops

$1,028Multiple Airlines

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sáb., feb. 7 - sáb., feb. 21

9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB

26h 25m1 stop

8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD

31h 20m2 stops

$1,041Ethiopian Air

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jue., ene. 15 - sáb., ene. 31

1:10 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB

35h 10m1 stop

1:45 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD

32h 45m1 stop

$1,048Multiple Airlines

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lun., ene. 19 - lun., feb. 2

7:01 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB

24h 49m2 stops

1:35 am - 5:45 pmJNB-ORD

48h 10m2 stops

$1,049Multiple Airlines

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vie., ene. 16 - vie., ene. 30

6:00 am - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB

29h 00m1 stop

9:55 pm - 5:45 pmJNB-MDW

27h 50m1 stop

$1,551Virgin Atlantic

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sáb., feb. 7 - mié., feb. 25

6:45 am - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB

28h 15m1 stop

9:55 pm - 11:59 amJNB-MDW

22h 04m1 stop

$1,552Delta

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vie., ene. 16 - sáb., ene. 31

9:32 am - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB

25h 28m2 stops

9:55 pm - 11:59 amJNB-MDW

22h 04m1 stop

$1,556Delta

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vie., ene. 16 - sáb., ene. 31

1:28 pm - 10:05 pmMDW-JNB

24h 37m2 stops

11:59 pm - 6:36 pmJNB-MDW

26h 37m2 stops

$1,580KLM

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vie., ene. 16 - sáb., ene. 31

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Feb 7

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,025

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 15

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 31

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,041

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 15

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Jan 31

JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,063

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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets

Turkish Airlines

Jan 20

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m

1 stop

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,100

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Turkish Airlines

Jan 20

ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 00m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 15m

1 stop

ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,102

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Turkish Airlines

Feb 7

ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 25

JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,139

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/30

7:01 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 2/13

1:35 am-1:29 pm

2 stops43h 54m

$1,022

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/7

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/25

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,025

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 2/7

10:29 am-3:50 pm

2 stops45h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 2/21

12:05 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$1,028

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 1/15

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 1/31

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,041

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/19

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/2

1:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,048

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 1/16

7:01 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 1/30

1:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops48h 10m

$1,049

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

sáb. 2/7

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 2/25

9:55 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop27h 50m

$1,551

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

vie. 1/16

6:45 am-7:00 pm

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 1/31

9:55 pm-11:59 am

1 stop22h 04m

$1,552

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

vie. 1/16

9:32 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 28m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 1/31

9:55 pm-11:59 am

1 stop22h 04m

$1,556

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

vie. 1/16

1:28 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 1/31

11:59 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,580

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Johannesburg

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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 $1,009.

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 $1,254 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 $1,004 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	18h 31m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 18h 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 18h 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 November 2025, there are 8 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Chicago to Johannesburg with momondo

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $814	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,063 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $887	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 899 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,038 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,677 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,539 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,118	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,050 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $1,202	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,003 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $1,558	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,423 reviews	Search KLM flights

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Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Johannesburg from Chicago with this policy.

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