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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R10 043

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago departing on 17/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 22:32JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 313Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:08JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 08m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 30m1 stop Newark
R16 444United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:13JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 13m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
United Airlines Logo
11:15 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 509United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 8:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 738Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 15m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 738Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R16 966Ethiopian Air
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Jan 13
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:03JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 08m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
11:21 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R17 032Delta
Tue, Oct 6 - Fri, Oct 16
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
16:25 - 22:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R17 407KLM
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
KLM Logo
23:15 - 14:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
KLM Logo
16:25 - 22:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R17 440KLM
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R21 767Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5

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KLM flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best KLM deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets
KLM
Sept 7
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 407
KLM
Sept 7
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 440
KLM
Sept 7
JNB23:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 00m
1 stop
ORD14:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 35m
1 stop
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 456

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Sept 10
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 24
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 15m
1 stop
JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 738
Etihad Airways
Oct 7
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 12
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 917
Etihad Airways
Sept 7
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 521

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Chicago 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 7 August 2026.
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

20:15-22:32

2 stops33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

8:05-19:40

1 stop28h 35m

R16 313
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:00-12:08

1 stop21h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/9

16:00-18:30

1 stop19h 30m

R16 444

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-13:13

2 stops22h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

11:15-18:30

2 stops24h 15m

R16 509

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

20:25-8:15

1 stop28h 50m

R16 738

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

9:45-8:35

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

14:00-8:15

1 stop35h 15m

R16 738

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/1

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R16 966

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

21:55-17:03

1 stop26h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 16/10

11:21-19:40

1 stop25h 19m

R17 032

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 407

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 440

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

10:15-13:25

1 stop20h 10m

R21 767

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

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 231 to R21 751.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 313.

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 203. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 856.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg 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 R19 387 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 268 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

20h 32m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 20h 32m
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. 20h 32m 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 060Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 498 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 487Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 475 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 402Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 021 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 106Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 085 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 151Free CancellationRating
6,7
8 153 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 495Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 553 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 639Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 739 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R20 290Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 648 reviews
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