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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from $646

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg departing on 5/12. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$646

Fastest flight time

18h 41m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $646. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $796.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 18h 41m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Johannesburg

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

November. The cheapest time of year to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago is November. Most expensive is July

What is the cheapest day to depart Chicago for Johannesburg?

Sunday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Sunday. The most expensive is typically Wednesday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

In the morning. Chicago to Johannesburg flights are approximately 27% more expensive in the evening than in the morning

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

Turkish Airlines. Air France, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Johannesburg

What is the cheapest Chicago to Johannesburg flight route?

Chicago O'Hare Intl - Johannesburg OR Tambo. Fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo for the best Chicago - Johannesburg flight prices

How far in advance should you book Chicago to Johannesburg flights?

33 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg is approximately 33 days to departure

If you are looking to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg, you are most likely going to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the most popular airports on that route. You may be looking for an airport near Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to depart from when traveling to Johannesburg and Chicago Midway Airport, located in Chicago is a great option. If you are looking for an alternate airport to fly into near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport is a great option and is located in Sun City Resort. In March, $762 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from Chicago to Johannesburg which you can find when you fly ORD — JNB.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)$762
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Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) to Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY)$1,086
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Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB)$1,191
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Chicago to Johannesburg by changing tabs
Ethiopian Air
Apr 1
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 9
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 10
ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 21
JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
2 stops
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
American Airlines
Apr 28
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 35m
2 stops
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 13
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
May 12
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
29h 55m
1 stop
JNB9:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 20
JNB7:20 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 04m
2 stops
ORD8:24 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Apr 14
ORD12:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
23h 25m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 23
JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
1 stop
ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Kenya Airways
Apr 17
ORD7:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
34h 00m
2 stops
JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 25
JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
43h 05m
2 stops
ORD1:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

If you're looking for one-way flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, view some of our deals below provided by Delta, KLM and Qatar Airways
Multiple Airlines
May 12
ORD9:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
53h 25m
2 stops
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
SWISS
Apr 1
ORD9:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
28h 40m
2 stops
JNB9:10 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Qatar Airways
Apr 1
ORD7:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 10m
1 stop
JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Search last-minute flights to Johannesburg from Chicago

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Ethiopian Air
Apr 2
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 9
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 10
ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 21
JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
2 stops
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 5
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 16
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
36h 45m
2 stops
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Kenya Airways
Apr 5
ORD7:53 amChicago O'Hare Intl
42h 52m
2 stops
JNB9:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 15
JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
47h 40m
2 stops
ORD5:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Delta
Apr 12
ORD3:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 35m
1 stop
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 23
JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 10m
1 stop
ORD3:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines
Apr 12
ORD2:09 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
20h 36m
1 stop
JNB5:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 22
JNB7:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 00m
1 stop
ORD8:00 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Airline
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Air FrancePriceFrom $740Free CancellationRating
7.6
1,884 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,684 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $762Free CancellationRating
7.3
810 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $770Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $788Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,742 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $818Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,470 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $977Free CancellationRating
6.8
6,960 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,130Free CancellationRating
7.0
7,882 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,198Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,553 reviews
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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Apr 2
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 9
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Apr 1
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 9
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Apr 25
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 5
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Virgin Atlantic flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 10
ORD6:40 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 35m
2 stops
JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 21
JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m
2 stops
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 27
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 6
JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Virgin Atlantic
Apr 11
ORD2:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 00m
2 stops
JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 23
JNB6:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
33h 39m
2 stops
ORD9:34 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

  • 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 41m.

  • 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.


Alternative routes for Chicago to Johannesburg

Compare alternative flights to and from nearby airports and cities to discover the best prices and most convenient flight times
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Fastest flight time37h 00m
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Fastest flight time31h 00m
Cheapest price$2,049

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