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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from R9 597

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6:00 - 15:50
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
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12:10 - 12:41
JNB
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ORD
31h 31m
2 stops
R16 230Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
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17:00 - 12:41
JNB
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ORD
26h 41m
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R16 263Multiple Airlines
Wed, Aug 26 - Tue, Sep 8
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8:31 - 0:15
ORD
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JNB
32h 44m
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17:00 - 12:11
JNB
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ORD
26h 11m
2 stops
R16 394Multiple Airlines
Tue, May 5 - Mon, May 18
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6:00 - 10:55
ORD
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JNB
45h 55m
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17:00 - 11:47
JNB
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ORD
25h 47m
2 stops
R16 443Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28
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6:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 17:41
JNB
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ORD
31h 41m
2 stops
R16 689Kenya Airways
Thu, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 4
Kenya Airways Logo
6:07 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
26h 43m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 12:11
JNB
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ORD
31h 01m
2 stops
R16 836Kenya Airways
Tue, May 12 - Tue, May 26
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10:35 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
26h 05m
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21:55 - 16:25
JNB
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MDW
25h 30m
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R37 521Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 6
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17:25 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
19h 15m
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21:55 - 11:54
JNB
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MDW
20h 59m
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R37 570Delta
Sun, Sep 13 - Sun, Sep 27
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9:30 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
27h 10m
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Delta Logo
21:55 - 11:56
JNB
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MDW
21h 01m
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R37 587Delta
Tue, Sep 15 - Tue, Oct 6
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17:25 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
19h 15m
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21:55 - 21:46
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MDW
30h 51m
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R37 767Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Sep 14 - Mon, Sep 28

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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Aug 27
ORD6:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 4
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 41m
2 stops
ORD17:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 689
Kenya Airways
May 12
ORD6:07Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 43m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 26
JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 01m
2 stops
ORD12:11Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 836
Kenya Airways
May 5
ORD6:04Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 11m
2 stops
JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jun 11
JNB12:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 39m
2 stops
ORD17:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 426

Delta flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Delta
Sept 13
MDW17:25Chicago Midway
19h 15m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 27
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 59m
1 stop
MDW11:54Chicago Midway
R37 570
Delta
Sept 15
MDW9:30Chicago Midway
27h 10m
2 stops
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 6
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 01m
1 stop
MDW11:56Chicago Midway
R37 587
Delta
Sept 13
MDW14:00Chicago Midway
22h 40m
2 stops
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sept 27
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 59m
1 stop
MDW11:54Chicago Midway
R37 636

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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 17 April 2026.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/8

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

12:10-12:41

2 stops31h 31m

R16 230

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 26/8

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 8/9

17:00-12:41

2 stops26h 41m

R16 263

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

8:31-0:15

2 stops32h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

17:00-12:11

2 stops26h 11m

R16 394

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 14/9

6:00-10:55

2 stops45h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

17:00-11:47

2 stops25h 47m

R16 443

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/8

6:00-15:50

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/9

17:00-17:41

2 stops31h 41m

R16 689

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

6:07-15:50

2 stops26h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/5

12:10-12:11

2 stops31h 01m

R16 836

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 15/9

10:35-19:40

1 stop26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

21:55-16:25

1 stop25h 30m

R37 521
Fastest return journey

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 13/9

17:25-19:40

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

21:55-11:54

1 stop20h 59m

R37 570

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 15/9

9:30-19:40

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

21:55-11:56

1 stop21h 01m

R37 587

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 14/9

17:25-19:40

1 stop19h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

21:55-21:46

1 stop30h 51m

R37 767

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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, September 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 656. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around R16 705.

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 R21 111 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 836 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

Fastest flight time

19h 15m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 19h 15m
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 15m.

  • 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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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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