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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R9 273

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 7:10
ORD
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JNB
58h 10m
2 stops
R13 893Etihad Airways
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
R14 279Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05
JNB
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ORD
23h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50
ORD
-
JNB
30h 30m
1 stop
R15 857Turkish Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Jan 14
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 11:05
JNB
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ORD
23h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50
ORD
-
JNB
30h 30m
1 stop
R16 098Turkish Airlines
Mon, Mar 9 - Thu, Jan 14
United Airlines Logo
10:25 - 10:51
JNB
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ORD
31h 26m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:25 - 18:35
ORD
-
JNB
25h 10m
2 stops
R16 147United Airlines
Wed, Mar 11 - Thu, Jan 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
33h 45m
3 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
-
JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
R16 758Ethiopian Air
Sun, Apr 5 - Sun, Apr 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
40h 25m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
-
JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
R17 064Ethiopian Air
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 22:31
JNB
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MDW
31h 36m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:41 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
25h 59m
1 stop
R19 978Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Apr 6 - Mon, Apr 13
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:40
JNB
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MDW
26h 25m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:10 - 21:20
MDW
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JNB
25h 10m
2 stops
R25 017KLM
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 22:31
JNB
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MDW
31h 36m
1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
12:47 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
23h 53m
1 stop
R30 812Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Apr 3 - Fri, Apr 10

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Qatar Airways
Feb 24
JNB20:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 26
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 044
Qatar Airways
Apr 5
JNB14:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
1 stop
ORD14:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 12
ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB8:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 431
Qatar Airways
Mar 26
JNB12:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 00m
1 stop
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 31
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R19 946

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Ethiopian Air
Feb 25
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 16
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 490
Ethiopian Air
Apr 5
JNB5:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 45m
3 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 12
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 758
Ethiopian Air
Apr 6
JNB22:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 25m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 13
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 064

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

14:00-7:10

2 stops58h 10m

R13 893

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R14 279

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:05-11:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/1

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 857

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:05-11:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/1

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R16 098

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

10:25-10:51

2 stops31h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/1

9:25-18:35

2 stops25h 10m

R16 147

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

5:30-8:15

3 stops33h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 12/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R16 758

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

22:50-8:15

2 stops40h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R17 064

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

21:55-22:31

1 stop31h 36m

Chicago Midway

Mon 13/4

10:41-19:40

1 stop25h 59m

R19 978

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

23:15-18:40

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/4

13:10-21:20

2 stops25h 10m

R25 017

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

21:55-22:31

1 stop31h 36m

Chicago Midway

Fri 10/4

12:47-19:40

1 stop23h 53m

R30 812

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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 R15 261. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 970.

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 R17 746 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 326 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

25h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 25h 10m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Chicago.
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  • How far is Johannesburg to Chicago by plane?

    Chicago is 13972,2 km away from Johannesburg. 25h 10m 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.

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  • 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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Rating
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Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R12 875Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 406 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 661Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 224 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 005Free CancellationRating
7,2
963 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R14 822Free CancellationRating
7,5
679 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R14 945Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 335 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 690Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 756 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 003Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 457 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 108Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 228 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 867Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 738 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R17 834Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 524 reviews
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