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.

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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 R17 461 to R23 113. The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 132.

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10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB

26h 55m1 stop

8:20 - 8:40JNB-ORD

31h 20m2 stops

R16 132Ethiopian Air

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Wed, Oct 22 - Wed, Oct 29

14:05 - 15:50ORD-JNB

41h 45m2 stops

17:00 - 12:44JNB-ORD

27h 44m2 stops

R16 884Multiple Airlines

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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 31

7:30 - 15:50ORD-JNB

24h 20m2 stops

1:35 - 16:37JNB-ORD

47h 02m2 stops

R17 934Kenya Airways

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Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7

18:50 - 3:55ORD-JNB

25h 05m1 stop

3:10 - 14:30JNB-ORD

43h 20m2 stops

R18 371Qatar Airways

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Wed, Nov 5 - Wed, Nov 12

20:05 - 8:40ORD-JNB

29h 35m1 stop

3:10 - 15:45JNB-ORD

43h 35m2 stops

R18 651Qatar Airways

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Thu, Mar 12 - Tue, Mar 24

7:30 - 0:25ORD-JNB

32h 55m2 stops

17:00 - 12:44JNB-ORD

27h 44m2 stops

R18 861Kenya Airways

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Mon, Jan 5 - Tue, Feb 10

20:20 - 10:50ORD-JNB

30h 30m1 stop

19:10 - 18:25JNB-ORD

31h 15m1 stop

R19 316Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13

11:50 - 10:50ORD-JNB

39h 00m1 stop

19:05 - 10:05JNB-ORD

23h 00m1 stop

R19 508Turkish Airlines

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Wed, Nov 26 - Wed, Dec 3

13:00 - 22:05MDW-JNB

25h 05m2 stops

23:59 - 18:08JNB-MDW

26h 09m2 stops

R27 994KLM

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Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

13:48 - 22:05MDW-JNB

24h 17m2 stops

23:59 - 18:18JNB-MDW

26h 19m2 stops

R28 431KLM

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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 22

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 29

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 16

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 16

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 796

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Ethiopian Air

Oct 22

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

19h 50m

1 stop

JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 29

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

R16 954

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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Kenya Airways

Mar 4

ORD7:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 7

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

47h 02m

2 stops

ORD16:37Chicago O'Hare Intl

R17 934

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Kenya Airways

Jan 5

ORD7:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 55m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 10

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 44m

2 stops

ORD12:44Chicago O'Hare Intl

R18 861

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Kenya Airways

Nov 17

ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 50m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

Nov 29

JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

48h 18m

2 stops

ORD17:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

R20 681

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

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Wed 22/10

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/10

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

R16 132

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

14:05-15:50

2 stops41h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 31/1

17:00-12:44

2 stops27h 44m

R16 884

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

7:30-15:50

2 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

1:35-16:37

2 stops47h 02m

R17 934

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

18:50-3:55

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/11

3:10-14:30

2 stops43h 20m

R18 371

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

20:05-8:40

1 stop29h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

3:10-15:45

2 stops43h 35m

R18 651

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/1

7:30-0:25

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

17:00-12:44

2 stops27h 44m

R18 861

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/11

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

R19 316

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/11

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

R19 508

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 12/2

13:00-22:05

2 stops25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

23:59-18:08

2 stops26h 09m

R27 994

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/11

13:48-22:05

2 stops24h 17m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

23:59-18:18

2 stops26h 19m

R28 431

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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 R15 974. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around R17 286.

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 605. 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 336.

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 605. 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 592.

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 040 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 R17 041 on momondo.

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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 35m.
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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