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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R11 375

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Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 10:30
ORD
-
JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
R16 770Turkish Airlines
Tue, Oct 6 - Tue, Oct 20
Etihad Airways Logo
21:45 - 15:40
JNB
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ORD
48h 55m
2 stops
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 8:20
ORD
-
JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
R16 900Etihad Airways
Fri, Jul 24 - Mon, Aug 24
Delta Logo
21:55 - 16:50
JNB
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MDW
25h 55m
2 stops
Delta Logo
13:00 - 19:00
MDW
-
JNB
22h 00m
2 stops
R17 112Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Mar 9
Delta Logo
21:55 - 16:37
JNB
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ORD
25h 42m
1 stop
Delta Logo
15:00 - 19:00
ORD
-
JNB
20h 00m
1 stop
R17 112Delta
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Mar 9
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:40
JNB
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ORD
36h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
ORD
-
JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
R17 161Etihad Airways
Sat, Jul 25 - Sat, Aug 29
Multiple Airlines Logo
18:50 - 16:10
JNB
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ORD
28h 20m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:30 - 22:00
ORD
-
JNB
26h 30m
2 stops
R17 177Multiple Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Mar 9
KLM Logo
18:50 - 17:06
JNB
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ORD
29h 16m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:22 - 21:20
ORD
-
JNB
26h 58m
2 stops
R17 470KLM
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 18
KLM Logo
18:50 - 16:14
JNB
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MDW
28h 24m
2 stops
KLM Logo
13:27 - 21:20
MDW
-
JNB
24h 53m
2 stops
R19 882KLM
Tue, Jul 21 - Tue, Aug 18
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 16:15
JNB
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MDW
27h 00m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:05 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
23h 35m
1 stop
R20 371Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 21:45
JNB
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MDW
31h 05m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:05 - 10:05
MDW
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JNB
37h 00m
2 stops
R22 408Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Etihad Airways
Jul 24
JNB21:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
48h 55m
2 stops
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 24
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 900
Etihad Airways
Jul 25
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 55m
1 stop
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Aug 29
ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 20m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 161
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 210

Emirates flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Emirates
Jun 19
JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 25m
1 stop
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 4
ORD20:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 00m
1 stop
JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 909
Emirates
Jun 19
JNB22:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 25m
1 stop
ORD15:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jul 4
ORD9:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 45m
2 stops
JNB20:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R27 689

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/10

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R16 770

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/7

21:45-15:40

2 stops48h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/8

20:25-8:20

1 stop28h 55m

R16 900

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

21:55-16:50

2 stops25h 55m

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/3

13:00-19:00

2 stops22h 00m

R17 112
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

21:55-16:37

1 stop25h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/3

15:00-19:00

1 stop20h 00m

R17 112

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/7

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R17 161

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

18:50-16:10

2 stops28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/3

11:30-22:00

2 stops26h 30m

R17 177

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

18:50-17:06

2 stops29h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/8

11:22-21:20

2 stops26h 58m

R17 470

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

18:50-16:14

2 stops28h 24m

Chicago Midway

Tue 18/8

13:27-21:20

2 stops24h 53m

R19 882

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

20:15-16:15

2 stops27h 00m

Chicago Midway

Sun 13/9

13:05-19:40

1 stop23h 35m

R20 371

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/10

21:40-21:45

2 stops31h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/11

13:05-10:05

2 stops37h 00m

R22 408

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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 R10 218. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 685.

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 R18 409 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 107 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

23h 10m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 23h 10m
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. 23h 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 R13 034Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 445 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 304Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 409 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 316Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 006 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 126Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 779 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 061Free CancellationRating
6,7
8 027 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 390Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 524 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 606Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 730 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 725Free CancellationRating
7,8
8 395 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R19 398Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 581 reviews
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