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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R9 596

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
R13 227Ethiopian Air
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Apr 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
R13 307Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
-
JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
R13 387Ethiopian Air
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Apr 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:10 - 8:20
ORD
-
JNB
35h 10m
1 stop
R13 851Etihad Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:05
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
ORD
-
JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R13 883Turkish Airlines
Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Apr 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 10:05
JNB
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ORD
23h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
ORD
-
JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R13 931Turkish Airlines
Wed, Feb 18 - Wed, Apr 22
Delta Logo
22:00 - 18:40
JNB
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MDW
28h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:10 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
23h 30m
2 stops
R16 234Delta
Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Apr 5
Delta Logo
22:00 - 18:40
JNB
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MDW
28h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:35 - 21:20
MDW
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JNB
28h 45m
2 stops
R16 378Delta
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Apr 7
KLM Logo
23:59 - 17:37
JNB
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MDW
25h 38m
2 stops
KLM Logo
12:47 - 21:20
MDW
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JNB
25h 33m
2 stops
R16 746KLM
Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Apr 7
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:40
JNB
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MDW
26h 41m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:23 - 21:20
MDW
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JNB
24h 57m
2 stops
R25 655KLM
Thu, Feb 26 - Thu, Apr 16

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Ethiopian Air
Feb 24
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 6
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 227
Ethiopian Air
Mar 4
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 11
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 307
Ethiopian Air
Feb 11
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 22
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 323

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Mar 4
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD7:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 11
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R13 851
Etihad Airways
Feb 25
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD7:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 16
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 242
Etihad Airways
Mar 19
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 45m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 26
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 642

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R13 227

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R13 307

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R13 387

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

14:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R13 851

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R13 883

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 22/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R13 931

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:00-18:40

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/4

13:10-19:40

2 stops23h 30m

R16 234

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:00-18:40

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/4

9:35-21:20

2 stops28h 45m

R16 378

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

23:59-17:37

2 stops25h 38m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/4

12:47-21:20

2 stops25h 33m

R16 746

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:59-18:40

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 16/4

13:23-21:20

2 stops24h 57m

R25 655

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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 322. 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 946.

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 598 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 642 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

24h 25m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 24h 25m
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. 24h 25m 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 792Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 383 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 572Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 210 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R13 914Free CancellationRating
7,2
955 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R14 726Free CancellationRating
7,5
678 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R14 848Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 241 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 553Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 716 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R15 899Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 449 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 004Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 154 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 758Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R17 718Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 506 reviews
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