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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from R9 943

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20:10 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
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17:50 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
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R14 191Turkish Airlines
Sun, May 3 - Thu, May 7
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20:10 - 10:30
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JNB
31h 20m
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17:50 - 9:40
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22h 50m
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R14 207Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
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8:31 - 15:50
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JNB
24h 19m
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17:00 - 14:30
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ORD
28h 30m
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R14 448Multiple Airlines
Fri, May 1 - Tue, May 26
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8:31 - 15:50
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JNB
24h 19m
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1:15 - 7:41
JNB
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ORD
61h 26m
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R14 545Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 22 - Fri, May 1
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 - 0:15
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
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Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 17:41
JNB
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ORD
36h 31m
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R14 947Kenya Airways
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
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20:10 - 10:30
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JNB
31h 20m
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Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
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R15 011Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
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17:21 - 19:40
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JNB
19h 19m
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21:55 - 16:26
JNB
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MDW
25h 31m
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R28 366Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Apr 13 - Tue, Apr 28
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18:07 - 19:40
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JNB
18h 33m
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Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:58
JNB
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MDW
27h 03m
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R28 430Delta
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
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12:47 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
23h 53m
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21:55 - 22:28
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31h 33m
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R28 446Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Apr 9 - Wed, Apr 22
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9:22 - 19:40
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27h 18m
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21:55 - 21:09
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MDW
30h 14m
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R28 752Delta
Thu, May 7 - Fri, May 15

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air
Mar 4
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 10
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 719
Ethiopian Air
Mar 19
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 7
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 752
Ethiopian Air
Mar 9
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 24
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 848

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 4
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 11
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R14 175
Turkish Airlines
May 3
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R14 191
Turkish Airlines
Apr 13
ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 28
JNB17:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R14 207

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/5

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/5

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

R14 191

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

R14 207

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/5

8:31-15:50

2 stops24h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

17:00-14:30

2 stops28h 30m

R14 448

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

8:31-15:50

2 stops24h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

1:15-7:41

2 stops61h 26m

R14 545

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

6:00-0:15

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

12:10-17:41

2 stops36h 31m

R14 947

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

R15 011

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/4

17:21-19:40

1 stop19h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

21:55-16:26

1 stop25h 31m

R28 366

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/4

18:07-19:40

1 stop18h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

21:55-17:58

2 stops27h 03m

R28 430

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/4

12:47-19:40

1 stop23h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

21:55-22:28

1 stop31h 33m

R28 446

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 7/5

9:22-19:40

2 stops27h 18m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

21:55-21:09

1 stop30h 14m

R28 752

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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, March 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 R15 880. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around R16 218.

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 R20 106 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 R16 910 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

17h 53m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 17h 53m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Johannesburg.
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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 17h 53m.

  • 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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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.

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