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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R9 749

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 8:20
ORD
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JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
R15 215Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50
ORD
-
JNB
30h 30m
1 stop
R15 658Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Feb 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
ORD
-
JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
R16 101Etihad Airways
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:50
JNB
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ORD
35h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 4:00
ORD
-
JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
R16 954Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
Qatar Airways Logo
19:50 - 16:50
JNB
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ORD
28h 00m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 10:30
ORD
-
JNB
32h 10m
1 stop
R17 151Qatar Airways
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 10:50
ORD
-
JNB
39h 00m
1 stop
R17 562Turkish Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
Delta Logo
20:25 - 18:33
JNB
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MDW
29h 08m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:22 - 21:20
MDW
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JNB
28h 58m
2 stops
R23 930Delta
Mon, May 18 - Mon, May 25
Delta Logo
18:00 - 18:05
JNB
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MDW
31h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:00 - 22:05
MDW
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JNB
25h 05m
2 stops
R24 160Delta
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:33
JNB
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MDW
26h 18m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:22 - 21:20
MDW
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JNB
24h 58m
2 stops
R25 276KLM
Sun, May 17 - Mon, May 25
KLM Logo
23:15 - 17:56
JNB
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MDW
25h 41m
2 stops
KLM Logo
12:53 - 21:20
MDW
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JNB
25h 27m
2 stops
R27 754KLM
Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 4
JNB12:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m
1 stop
ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 8
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 954
Qatar Airways
May 4
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m
1 stop
ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 8
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 151
Qatar Airways
May 4
JNB19:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m
1 stop
ORD16:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 8
ORD15:57Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 03m
2 stops
JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 103

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Jun 29
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 15
ORD21:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 215
Etihad Airways
Jul 2
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 17
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 101
Etihad Airways
Jul 2
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 17
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 675

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 29/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/7

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R15 215

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 658

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/7

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/7

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R16 101

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

12:40-16:50

1 stop35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/5

19:20-4:00

1 stop25h 40m

R16 954

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/5

19:20-10:30

1 stop32h 10m

R17 151

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R17 562

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

20:25-18:33

2 stops29h 08m

Chicago Midway

Mon 25/5

9:22-21:20

2 stops28h 58m

R23 930

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

18:00-18:05

2 stops31h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/3

13:00-22:05

2 stops25h 05m

R24 160

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

23:15-18:33

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Mon 25/5

13:22-21:20

2 stops24h 58m

R25 276
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/5

23:15-17:56

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

12:53-21:20

2 stops25h 27m

R27 754

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg and Chicago?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Johannesburg, with most prices found around R14 706. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 232.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around R18 242 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Johannesburg for as low as R15 215 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

21h 01m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 21h 01m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Chicago

  • How far is Johannesburg to Chicago by plane?

    Chicago is 13972,2 km away from Johannesburg. 21h 01m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Airline
Rating
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Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 124Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 430 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 556Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 304 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 417Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 001 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 233Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 582 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 156Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 882 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 423Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 406 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 425Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 496 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 717Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 728 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R19 536Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 559 reviews
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