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

Qatar Airways, Etihad Airways, and Air France are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg to Chicago

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, Etihad Airways and Qatar Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Johannesburg according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 30% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

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 September 2026, there are 8 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 826 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago in 2026

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17:55 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 45m1 stop Istanbul

12:45 - 22:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R16 156Turkish Airlines

Thu, Oct 22 - Thu, Oct 29

18:00 - 9:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 40m1 stop Istanbul

21:15 - 11:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 45m1 stop Istanbul

R16 188Turkish Airlines

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

9:50 - 7:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:10 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 010Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

9:50 - 7:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:10 - 8:20ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R17 090Etihad Airways

Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31

19:00 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

7:00 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 35m1 stop Newark

R17 235United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Nov 5

19:00 - 12:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 55m1 stop Frankfurt am Main

8:50 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 45m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R17 235United Airlines

Thu, Oct 15 - Thu, Nov 5

23:15 - 20:30JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 15m2 stops Amsterdam Schiphol Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County

17:25 - 22:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R17 412KLM

Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Oct 25

14:05 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 00m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

18:50 - 15:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 702Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Nov 6

14:05 - 12:16JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 11m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl

19:50 - 15:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

36h 45m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R19 474Qatar Airways

Fri, Oct 16 - Fri, Oct 30

23:59 - 14:25JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

22h 26m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

16:25 - 22:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol

R36 081KLM

Sat, Dec 19 - Thu, Dec 31

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20:55 - 15:05JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

19:20 - 4:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl

R17 847Qatar Airways

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

20:15 - 22:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:00 - 19:40MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R18 652Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

14:30 - 8:15JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 0:05ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 50m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Kinshasa N'djili

R21 133Ethiopian Air

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

21:55 - 22:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

31h 49m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

13:00 - 19:40MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 40m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R22 631Virgin Atlantic

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

20:15 - 22:44JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway

33h 29m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

17:10 - 22:25MDW Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

22h 15m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Cape Town Intl

R23 936Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

14:30 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dammam King Fahad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:00 - 7:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

34h 10m2 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Cairo

R25 434Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

14:30 - 15:55JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 25m3 stops Addis Ababa Bole Dammam King Fahad Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

14:00 - 2:00ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

29h 00m3 stops Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl Nairobi Jomo Kenyatta Intl Entebbe

R26 239Multiple Airlines

Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21

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Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Qatar Airways

Oct 23

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 30

ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 493

Qatar Airways

Oct 16

JNB14:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

32h 00m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 6

ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

36h 45m

1 stop

JNB15:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 702

Qatar Airways

Sept 15

JNB20:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

25h 10m

1 stop

ORD15:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sept 21

ORD19:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 40m

1 stop

JNB4:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 847

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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United Airlines

Oct 15

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m

1 stop

ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 5

ORD8:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 45m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 235

United Airlines

Oct 15

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 41m

2 stops

ORD18:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 5

ORD7:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

27h 06m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 332

United Airlines

Oct 23

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 55m

1 stop

ORD12:55Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 30

ORD6:59Chicago O'Hare Intl

28h 36m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 506

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JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/10

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

12:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

R16 156

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

21:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

R16 188

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R17 010

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R17 090

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

19:00-12:55

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

7:00-18:35

1 stop27h 35m

R17 235

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

19:00-12:55

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/11

8:50-18:35

2 stops25h 45m

R17 235

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

23:15-20:30

2 stops28h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/10

17:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 412

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:05-15:05

1 stop32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/11

18:50-15:35

1 stop36h 45m

R17 702

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

14:05-12:16

2 stops29h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/10

19:50-15:35

1 stop36h 45m

R19 474

Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/12

23:59-14:25

1 stop22h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/12

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R36 081

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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 091 to R20 618.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 156.

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 350. 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 705.

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 204 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 834 on momondo.

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Best price found	R9 826
Fastest flight time	23h 10m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R9 826. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R16 156.

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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?
As of September 2026, there are 8 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.

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 304	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 472 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R14 050	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 533 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R14 950	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 10 211 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 970	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 040 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 855	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 214 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 271	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 577 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 413	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 733 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 015	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 654 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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