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

Etihad Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Turkish Airlines 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 were last updated today.

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

Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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 licence, 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.

R10 164 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg in 2025

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 R19 796 to R28 186. The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 769.

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10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB

19h 50m1 stop

8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD

30h 55m2 stops

R15 769Ethiopian Air

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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 9

10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB

19h 50m1 stop

8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD

30h 55m2 stops

R15 787Ethiopian Air

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Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 2

6:45 - 0:25ORD-JNB

34h 40m2 stops

17:00 - 12:16JNB-ORD

26h 16m2 stops

R16 905

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Mon, Sep 8 - Tue, Sep 23

7:30 - 0:25ORD-JNB

32h 55m2 stops

1:35 - 17:37JNB-ORD

48h 02m2 stops

R16 922

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Fri, Feb 6 - Mon, Feb 16

7:30 - 3:55ORD-JNB

36h 25m2 stops

1:35 - 17:36JNB-ORD

48h 01m2 stops

R17 596Kenya Airways

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Wed, Nov 26 - Sat, Dec 6

23:45 - 10:35ORD-JNB

27h 50m1 stop

17:55 - 9:40JNB-ORD

22h 45m1 stop

R17 685Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Sep 10 - Fri, Oct 10

23:45 - 10:35ORD-JNB

27h 50m1 stop

17:50 - 9:40JNB-ORD

22h 50m1 stop

R17 721Turkish Airlines

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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16

7:30 - 15:50ORD-JNB

25h 20m2 stops

12:05 - 17:22JNB-ORD

37h 17m2 stops

R19 122Kenya Airways

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Mon, Oct 27 - Sun, Nov 2

10:31 - 19:40MDW-JNB

26h 09m1 stop

21:55 - 17:35JNB-MDW

26h 40m1 stop

R28 381Virgin Atlantic

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Mon, Sep 1 - Sun, Sep 21

10:31 - 19:40MDW-JNB

26h 09m1 stop

20:30 - 17:35JNB-MDW

28h 05m2 stops

R29 321Virgin Atlantic

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Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 22

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 18

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 9

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 769

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Ethiopian Air

Sept 22

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 2

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

R15 787

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 17

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 3

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 372

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KLM flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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KLM

Oct 27

MDW13:48Chicago Midway

25h 17m

2 stops

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 5

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 34m

2 stops

MDW16:14Chicago Midway

R28 435

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KLM

Oct 1

MDW13:08Chicago Midway

25h 12m

2 stops

JNB21:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 5

JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 34m

2 stops

MDW16:14Chicago Midway

R30 474

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KLM

Dec 4

MDW13:00Chicago Midway

25h 05m

2 stops

JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Dec 17

JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 08m

2 stops

MDW18:07Chicago Midway

R32 443

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R15 769

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/10

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R15 787

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/9

6:45-0:25

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

17:00-12:16

2 stops26h 16m

R16 905

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/2

7:30-0:25

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

1:35-17:37

2 stops48h 02m

R16 922

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/11

7:30-3:55

2 stops36h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

1:35-17:36

2 stops48h 01m

R17 596

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

R17 685

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 6/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 16/9

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

R17 721

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/10

7:30-15:50

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/11

12:05-17:22

2 stops37h 17m

R19 122

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/9

10:31-19:40

1 stop26h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

21:55-17:35

1 stop26h 40m

R28 381

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 28/8

10:31-19:40

1 stop26h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/9

20:30-17:35

2 stops28h 05m

R29 321

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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?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around R16 124. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around R17 508.

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

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Johannesburg is on a Saturday when prices can be found for as low as R17 849. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R23 658.

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

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as R17 848. Flying to Johannesburg in the evening 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 at midday when prices are around R26 960.

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 R22 053 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Chicago for as low as R19 086 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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

Best price found	R10 164
Fastest flight time	18h 10m
Direct flights	None
Airports in Johannesburg	1 airport

The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Chicago in the past 72 hours is R10 164. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 769.

The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 18h 10m

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)

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How far is Chicago to Johannesburg by plane?
Chicago and Johannesburg are 13972,2 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 18h 10m.
When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?
Prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg were last updated today.
How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?
Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for 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 licence, 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.

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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from Chicago to Johannesburg?

To find the flight that best suits your needs, momondo gathers a range of flights from a large pool of different airlines and agents; you can then use our insights and filters to find and book the right flight to Johannesburg from Chicago.

Can I find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

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