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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Turkish Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Chicago

What airlines fly to Chicago?

Delta, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Johannesburg according to our data. Delta is the first choice among our users, with 32% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 7 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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

Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.

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.

$508 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago in 2025

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,046 to $1,350. The lowest price recently found on this route was $814.

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9:50 am - 8:45 amJNB-ORD

29h 55m1 stop

1:55 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB

35h 25m1 stop

$814Etihad Airways

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dom., sep. 14 - dom., sep. 21

9:20 pm - 4:43 pmJNB-ORD

26h 23m2 stops

12:55 pm - 5:45 pmORD-JNB

21h 50m2 stops

$817United Airlines

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lun., sep. 15 - vie., sep. 26

9:50 am - 12:41 pmJNB-ORD

33h 51m2 stops

1:55 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB

35h 25m1 stop

$903

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dom., sep. 14 - dom., sep. 21

10:10 am - 6:25 pmJNB-ORD

40h 15m1 stop

10:35 pm - 9:00 amORD-JNB

50h 25m2 stops

$907Lufthansa

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jue., nov. 13 - jue., dic. 4

10:10 am - 6:25 pmJNB-ORD

40h 15m1 stop

10:35 pm - 3:35 pmORD-JNB

33h 00m2 stops

$913Lufthansa

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jue., nov. 13 - jue., dic. 4

9:50 am - 12:41 pmJNB-ORD

33h 51m2 stops

6:45 am - 8:20 amORD-JNB

42h 35m2 stops

$997

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vie., sep. 12 - vie., sep. 19

9:55 pm - 6:35 pmJNB-MDW

27h 40m2 stops

1:43 pm - 7:40 pmMDW-JNB

22h 57m2 stops

$1,002Delta

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lun., sep. 15 - vie., sep. 26

11:15 pm - 5:45 pmJNB-ORD

25h 30m2 stops

4:15 pm - 9:20 pmORD-JNB

22h 05m1 stop

$1,011KLM

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lun., sep. 15 - vie., sep. 26

11:15 pm - 5:45 pmJNB-ORD

25h 30m2 stops

4:15 pm - 9:20 pmORD-JNB

22h 05m1 stop

$1,016KLM

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lun., sep. 15 - vie., sep. 26

9:55 pm - 4:31 pmJNB-ORD

25h 36m1 stop

4:15 pm - 9:20 pmORD-JNB

22h 05m1 stop

$1,019Delta

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lun., sep. 15 - vie., sep. 26

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets

Ethiopian Air

Nov 6

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 10

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$917

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 6

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 10

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$919

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Ethiopian Air

Nov 6

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 10

ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

$953

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Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets

Etihad Airways

Sep 14

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 21

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$814

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Etihad Airways

Sep 12

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

29h 55m

1 stop

ORD8:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Sep 19

ORD1:55 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 25m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$835

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Etihad Airways

Nov 6

JNB9:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 25m

1 stop

ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 10

ORD1:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 10m

1 stop

JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

$836

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/14

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/21

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$814

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/15

9:20 pm-4:43 pm

2 stops26h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 9/26

12:55 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops21h 50m

$817

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 9/14

9:50 am-12:41 pm

2 stops33h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 9/21

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$903

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/13

10:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/4

10:35 pm-9:00 am

2 stops50h 25m

$907

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 11/13

10:10 am-6:25 pm

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 12/4

10:35 pm-3:35 pm

2 stops33h 00m

$913

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 9/12

9:50 am-12:41 pm

2 stops33h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 9/19

6:45 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 35m

$997

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/15

9:55 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago Midway

vie. 9/26

1:43 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 57m

$1,002

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/15

11:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 9/26

4:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,011

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/15

11:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 9/26

4:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,016

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/15

9:55 pm-4:31 pm

1 stop25h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 9/26

4:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,019

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Chicago

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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 $971. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then October is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg to Chicago during October average around $1,014.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as $994. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Thursday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Johannesburg to Chicago for around $1,155.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Chicago is in the morning. Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago during this time can be as low as $1,005. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Chicago is at noon when prices are around $1,099.

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 $1,150 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 $1,005 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Chicago flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Johannesburg to Chicago

Best Price Found	$572
Fastest flight time	20h 53m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Chicago	2 airports

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is $572. The best round-trip flight deal from Johannesburg to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $814.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 20h 53m

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Chicago Midway Airport.

There are 2 airports near Chicago: Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD), Chicago Midway (MDW)

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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 20h 53m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?
As of July 2025, there are 7 operators available to choose from for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.
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

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

Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
British Airways	PriceFrom $665	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.6 7,222 reviews	Search British Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $824	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 803 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $866	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,933 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $889	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 1,230 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $954	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 8,900 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $955	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 7,981 reviews	Search Delta flights
KLM	PriceFrom $978	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,383 reviews	Search KLM flights

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