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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R9 123

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
ORD
-
JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
R14 218Etihad Airways
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 10:50
ORD
-
JNB
39h 00m
1 stop
R14 301Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Mon, Nov 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 18:15
JNB
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ORD
31h 15m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 10:30
ORD
-
JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
R14 334Turkish Airlines
Mon, Apr 27 - Mon, May 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 7:10
ORD
-
JNB
58h 10m
2 stops
R14 567Etihad Airways
Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
-
JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
R14 900Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
24h 45m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
-
JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
R15 233Ethiopian Air
Tue, Apr 28 - Mon, May 11
Delta Logo
20:25 - 17:58
JNB
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MDW
28h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:29 - 21:20
MDW
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JNB
28h 51m
2 stops
R16 898Delta
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29
Delta Logo
20:25 - 17:58
JNB
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MDW
28h 33m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:29 - 19:40
MDW
-
JNB
27h 11m
2 stops
R17 564Delta
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:25 - 22:28
JNB
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MDW
33h 03m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
10:41 - 19:40
MDW
-
JNB
25h 59m
1 stop
R18 296Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Apr 20 - Mon, Apr 27
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:25 - 22:28
JNB
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MDW
33h 03m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:21 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
19h 19m
1 stop
R20 494Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Apr 22 - Wed, Apr 29

Air Canada flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Air Canada
Apr 27
JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
54h 18m
2 stops
ORD8:03Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 10
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
58h 40m
2 stops
JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 515
Air Canada
Apr 29
JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
64h 36m
2 stops
ORD18:21Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 10
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
58h 40m
2 stops
JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 431
Air Canada
Apr 29
JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
57h 33m
2 stops
ORD11:18Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 8
ORD21:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
52h 15m
2 stops
JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 930

Lufthansa flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Our best Lufthansa deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flight tickets
Lufthansa
Apr 27
JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 30m
1 stop
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 11
ORD21:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m
2 stops
JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 632
Lufthansa
Apr 20
JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 30m
1 stop
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 27
ORD21:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m
1 stop
JNB6:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 798
Lufthansa
Apr 20
JNB8:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 29m
2 stops
ORD20:14Chicago O'Hare Intl
Apr 27
ORD21:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 55m
2 stops
JNB8:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 680

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R14 218

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R14 301

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

18:00-18:15

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R14 334

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 26/4

14:00-7:10

2 stops58h 10m

R14 567

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R14 900
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 233

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Wed 29/4

9:29-21:20

2 stops28h 51m

R16 898

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/4

9:29-19:40

2 stops27h 11m

R17 564

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/4

20:25-22:28

2 stops33h 03m

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/4

10:41-19:40

1 stop25h 59m

R18 296

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-22:28

2 stops33h 03m

Chicago Midway

Wed 29/4

17:21-19:40

1 stop19h 19m

R20 494

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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 R14 983. 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 465.

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 373 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 666 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Chicago flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

22h 40m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 22h 40m
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 40m 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
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Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 315Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 425 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 127Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 249 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 483Free CancellationRating
7,2
970 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 455Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 414 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 282Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 781 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 549Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 468 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 658Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 277 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 443Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 743 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R18 443Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 540 reviews
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