Which airlines fly to Chicago?

British Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Johannesburg according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 42% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 10 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg to Chicago?

Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, and KLM are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Chicago

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?

As of December 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from 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.

R9 772 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago in 2025/26

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from R16 726 to R26 047. The lowest price recently found on this route was R13 407.

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9:50 - 7:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m1 stop

13:10 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 10m1 stop

R13 407Etihad Airways

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

8:20 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m2 stops

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m1 stop

R13 741Ethiopian Air

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

8:20 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m2 stops

9:45 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 25m1 stop

R13 857Ethiopian Air

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

19:05 - 10:05

JNB

ORD

23h 00m1 stop

20:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m1 stop

R14 324Turkish Airlines

Fri, Feb 13 - Fri, Feb 20

19:05 - 18:25

JNB

ORD

31h 20m1 stop

19:50 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

31h 40m1 stop

R14 374Turkish Airlines

Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, May 6

19:10 - 18:25

JNB

ORD

31h 15m1 stop

20:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m1 stop

R14 441Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 19

21:55 - 17:45

JNB

MDW

27h 50m1 stop

18:40 - 19:00

MDW

JNB

40h 20m1 stop

R15 758Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

21:55 - 17:45

JNB

MDW

27h 50m1 stop

10:49 - 8:10

MDW

JNB

37h 21m2 stops

R16 576Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 18

21:55 - 17:29

JNB

MDW

27h 34m1 stop

18:14 - 19:00

MDW

JNB

40h 46m1 stop

R18 160Virgin Atlantic

Sun, Jan 25 - Mon, Feb 9

23:15 - 18:05

JNB

MDW

25h 50m2 stops

13:00 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

25h 20m2 stops

R22 128KLM

Mon, May 25 - Sun, Jun 7

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 11

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 18

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 741

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Ethiopian Air

Feb 12

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 19

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R13 857

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Ethiopian Air

Jan 25

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

2 stops

ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 9

ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 25m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 574

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United Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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United Airlines

Jan 25

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 16m

2 stops

ORD14:16Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 9

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

20h 35m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 608

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United Airlines

Jan 9

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 05m

1 stop

ORD12:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 19

ORD8:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 35m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 625

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United Airlines

Feb 13

JNB19:45Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 25m

1 stop

ORD11:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 20

ORD8:53Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 42m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 892

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R13 407

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R13 741

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R13 857

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 324

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

19:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R14 374

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 441

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-17:45

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/2

18:40-19:00

1 stop40h 20m

R15 758

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-17:45

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/2

10:49-8:10

2 stops37h 21m

R16 576

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

21:55-17:29

1 stop27h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/2

18:14-19:00

1 stop40h 46m

R18 160

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/5

23:15-18:05

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/6

13:00-21:20

2 stops25h 20m

R22 128

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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 975. 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 R16 626.

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 090 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 R16 309 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 00m
Direct flights	None

The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 22h 00m

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. 22h 00m 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?
As of December 2025, there are 10 operators available to choose from 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	Free Cancellation	Price
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 337	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 348 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 176	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 133 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 507	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 923 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 354	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 677 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 481	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 124 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 234	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 626 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 508	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 435 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 686	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 016 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 413	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 698 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 428	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 448 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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