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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from R11 344

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 26/8. 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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Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:25
ORD
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JNB
41h 10m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 10:00
JNB
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ORD
41h 40m
1 stop
R21 540Turkish Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 27
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
40h 50m
2 stops
R21 589Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 10 - Wed, Mar 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:15
ORD
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JNB
31h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:15
JNB
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ORD
31h 15m
1 stop
R21 622Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 7:10
ORD
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JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 15:30
JNB
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ORD
32h 25m
1 stop
R21 639Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
R21 655Ethiopian Air
Sun, Nov 8 - Fri, Nov 20
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 17:06
JNB
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ORD
31h 06m
2 stops
R21 704Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
25h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 12:36
JNB
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ORD
27h 36m
2 stops
R21 786Kenya Airways
Sun, Jan 3 - Sat, Jan 23
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 4:00
ORD
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 15:05
JNB
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ORD
42h 55m
2 stops
R21 819Qatar Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Delta Logo
17:15 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 16:20
JNB
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MDW
25h 25m
1 stop
R33 212Delta
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 14
Delta Logo
17:15 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:48
JNB
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MDW
22h 53m
2 stops
R33 277Delta
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Nov 4

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Egyptair flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Egyptair deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Egyptair
Aug 21
ORD10:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 31
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 30m
1 stop
ORD5:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R21 802
Egyptair
Dec 18
ORD9:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 3
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 30m
1 stop
ORD4:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R22 327
Egyptair
Jul 22
ORD10:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
37h 40m
1 stop
JNB7:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Aug 14
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 30m
1 stop
ORD5:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R28 425

Delta flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Delta
Oct 6
MDW17:15Chicago Midway
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 14
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m
1 stop
MDW16:20Chicago Midway
R33 212
Delta
Oct 21
MDW17:15Chicago Midway
19h 25m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 4
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 53m
2 stops
MDW12:48Chicago Midway
R33 277
Delta
Sept 23
MDW10:48Chicago Midway
25h 52m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 13
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m
1 stop
MDW16:20Chicago Midway
R33 622

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg 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 13 550 searches. Data last updated 13 July 2026.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

21:15-22:25

1 stop41h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

0:20-10:00

1 stop41h 40m

R21 540

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/9

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/3

22:50-7:40

2 stops40h 50m

R21 589

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

20:10-10:15

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/9

18:00-18:15

1 stop31h 15m

R21 622

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/9

10:30-7:10

1 stop37h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 24/10

14:05-15:30

1 stop32h 25m

R21 639

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

R21 655

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/8

17:00-17:06

2 stops31h 06m

R21 704

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

6:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/1

17:00-12:36

2 stops27h 36m

R21 786

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/9

19:20-4:00

1 stop25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

3:10-15:05

2 stops42h 55m

R21 819

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/10

17:15-19:40

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/10

21:55-16:20

1 stop25h 25m

R33 212
Fastest return journey

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 21/10

17:15-19:40

1 stop19h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

21:55-12:48

2 stops22h 53m

R33 277

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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 R9 082. The month of November is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around R11 327.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago 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 024 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 R18 540 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

19h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 19h 25m
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?

    Chicago and Johannesburg are 13972,2 km apart from one another. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 19h 25m.

  • 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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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.

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