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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from $586

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6:00 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 12:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 31m
2 stops
$991Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:00 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 12:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 31m
2 stops
$995Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:00 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 41m
2 stops
$1,000Kenya Airways
Tue, Sep 8 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:00 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 5:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 41m
2 stops
$1,019Kenya Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4
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6:00 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 12:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 31m
2 stops
$1,021Multiple Airlines
Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 12:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 41m
2 stops
$1,022Kenya Airways
Sat, Aug 29 - Fri, Sep 11
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12:52 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
23h 48m
1 stop
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9:55 pm - 4:12 pm
JNB
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MDW
25h 17m
1 stop
$2,244Delta
Fri, Apr 24 - Wed, May 6
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1:24 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
23h 16m
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9:55 pm - 11:56 am
JNB
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MDW
21h 01m
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$2,248Delta
Sat, Apr 25 - Wed, May 6
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1:22 pm - 9:20 pm
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JNB
24h 58m
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11:15 pm - 6:33 pm
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26h 18m
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$2,270KLM
Sun, May 10 - Wed, May 20
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1:24 pm - 9:20 pm
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JNB
24h 56m
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11:15 pm - 6:33 pm
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MDW
26h 18m
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$2,369KLM
Mon, Apr 27 - Wed, May 6

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sep 8
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 16
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 41m
2 stops
ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,000
Kenya Airways
Aug 27
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 4
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 41m
2 stops
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,019
Kenya Airways
Aug 29
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 15m
2 stops
JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 11
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 41m
2 stops
ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,022

Virgin Atlantic flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Jun 26
MDW5:11 pmChicago Midway
19h 29m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 18
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 32m
1 stop
MDW3:27 pmChicago Midway
$2,429
Virgin Atlantic
May 27
MDW5:12 pmChicago Midway
19h 28m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jun 3
JNB8:25 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 44m
2 stops
MDW9:09 pmChicago Midway
$2,551
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 19
MDW12:52 pmChicago Midway
23h 48m
1 stop
JNB7:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 28
JNB9:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 33m
1 stop
MDW10:28 pmChicago Midway
$2,970

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/8

12:10 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$991

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/26

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/8

12:10 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$995

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/16

5:00 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,000

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

5:00 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$1,019

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/27

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/4

12:10 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$1,021

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/29

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/11

5:00 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,022

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Fri 4/24

12:52 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 48m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

9:55 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$2,244
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ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/25

1:24 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

9:55 pm-11:56 am

1 stop21h 01m

$2,248

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/10

1:22 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/20

11:15 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$2,270

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 4/27

1:24 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 56m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/6

11:15 pm-6:33 pm

2 stops26h 18m

$2,369

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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 September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,017, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,020.

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 $1,289 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

18h 59m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 18h 59m
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 18h 59m.

  • 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
1,499 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,405 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $882Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,304 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $920Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,430 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
7.2
1,001 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
6.8
302 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,053Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,728 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,054Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,573 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,097Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,884 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,211Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,582 reviews
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