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Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$832Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 25 - Wed, Apr 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pm
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
$843Ethiopian Air
Wed, Feb 25 - Mon, Mar 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 7:25 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
$862Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 19 - Wed, Apr 1
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
$907Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Apr 21
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
$909Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Tue, Apr 21
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 7:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:00 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
$953Etihad Airways
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Apr 16
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 6:40 pm
JNB
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MDW
28h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
23h 17m
2 stops
$1,014Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Thu, Apr 16
Delta Logo
10:00 pm - 5:45 pm
JNB
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MDW
27h 45m
2 stops
Delta Logo
6:07 pm - 8:35 am
MDW
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JNB
31h 28m
2 stops
$1,033Delta
Tue, Feb 24 - Sun, Mar 22
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:40 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 41m
2 stops
KLM Logo
2:05 pm - 10:05 pm
MDW
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JNB
25h 00m
2 stops
$1,045KLM
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Mar 23
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 5:37 pm
JNB
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MDW
25h 38m
2 stops
KLM Logo
12:53 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
25h 27m
2 stops
$1,146KLM
Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Apr 22

British Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best British Airways deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets
British Airways
Feb 24
JNB7:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
27h 20m
2 stops
ORD2:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 21
ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 45m
1 stop
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$992
British Airways
Feb 25
JNB10:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 50m
1 stop
ORD1:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 25
ORD9:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 45m
1 stop
JNB7:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,026

Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 19
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 1
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$862
Turkish Airlines
Feb 24
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 21
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$907
Turkish Airlines
Feb 24
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 21
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$909

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated February 11, 2026.
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$832

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$843

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

7:10 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/1

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

$862

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/24

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

$907

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/24

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/21

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

$909

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

9:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/16

2:00 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 20m

$953

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

10:00 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/16

1:23 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 17m

$1,014

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/24

10:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/22

6:07 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 28m

$1,033

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/24

11:59 pm-6:40 pm

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/23

2:05 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops25h 00m

$1,045

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/23

11:59 pm-5:37 pm

2 stops25h 38m

Chicago Midway

Wed 4/22

12:53 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 27m

$1,146

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Johannesburg, with most prices found around $937. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg to Chicago during September average around $992.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,102 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Johannesburg for as low as $946 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

25h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 25h 10m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Chicago.
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  • How far is Johannesburg to Chicago by plane?

    The distance between Johannesburg and Chicago is about 8682.0 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 25h 10m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Rating
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $843Free CancellationRating
7.2
958 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $846Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,393 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $867Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,213 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $959Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,274 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $967Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,180 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $999Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,451 reviews
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