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

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.

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 January 2026, 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 484 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago in 2026

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 150 to R25 585. The lowest price recently found on this route was R14 119.

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19:05 - 18:25

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

1 stop

21:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m

1 stop

R14 119Turkish Airlines

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

19:10 - 18:25

JNB

ORD

31h 15m

1 stop

20:20 - 10:50

ORD

JNB

30h 30m

1 stop

R14 185Turkish Airlines

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

20:15 - 12:10

JNB

ORD

23h 55m

2 stops

16:10 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

34h 20m

1 stop

R15 086SWISS

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

21:55 - 23:55

JNB

ORD

34h 00m

1 stop

17:53 - 19:00

ORD

JNB

41h 07m

1 stop

R15 167Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 20

8:20 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

2 stops

10:15 - 13:05

ORD

JNB

19h 50m

1 stop

R15 282Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

19:45 - 19:45

JNB

ORD

32h 00m

2 stops

14:00 - 10:30

ORD

JNB

36h 30m

2 stops

R15 413Air Canada

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

21:55 - 22:22

JNB

MDW

32h 27m

1 stop

18:40 - 19:00

MDW

JNB

40h 20m

1 stop

R15 430Virgin Atlantic

Sat, Feb 7 - Fri, Feb 20

8:20 - 7:40

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

2 stops

10:15 - 13:05

ORD

JNB

19h 50m

1 stop

R15 757Ethiopian Air

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

23:59 - 17:37

JNB

MDW

25h 38m

2 stops

13:10 - 22:05

MDW

JNB

25h 55m

2 stops

R16 593KLM

Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9

23:59 - 18:40

JNB

MDW

26h 41m

2 stops

13:10 - 22:05

MDW

JNB

25h 55m

2 stops

R18 083KLM

Sun, Mar 1 - Sun, Mar 8

Kenya Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Kenya Airways

Jan 19

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

28h 14m

2 stops

ORD13:14Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 20

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

46h 00m

2 stops

JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 492

Kenya Airways

Jun 23

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

26h 41m

2 stops

ORD12:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 24

ORD7:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 20m

2 stops

JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R62 144

Kenya Airways

Jun 23

JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 41m

2 stops

ORD17:41Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 24

ORD7:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

33h 45m

2 stops

JNB0:15Johannesburg OR Tambo

R63 864

Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Turkish Airlines

Mar 2

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

31h 20m

1 stop

ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 9

ORD21:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R14 119

Turkish Airlines

Mar 1

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mar 8

ORD21:20Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 30m

1 stop

JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 118

Turkish Airlines

Feb 20

JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl

Oct 16

ORD20:10Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m

1 stop

JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R16 412

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 119

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 185

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-12:10

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

16:10-10:30

1 stop34h 20m

R15 086

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

21:55-23:55

1 stop34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

17:53-19:00

1 stop41h 07m

R15 167

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R15 282

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:45-19:45

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

14:00-10:30

2 stops36h 30m

R15 413

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

21:55-22:22

1 stop32h 27m

Chicago Midway

Fri 20/2

18:40-19:00

1 stop40h 20m

R15 430

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R15 757

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

23:59-17:37

2 stops25h 38m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/3

13:10-22:05

2 stops25h 55m

R16 593

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

23:59-18:40

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sun 8/3

13:10-22:05

2 stops25h 55m

R18 083

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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 626. 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 330.

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 020 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 019 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time	22h 40m
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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.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?
As of January 2026, 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 100	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 370 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R14 112	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 4 183 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 250	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 948 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	PriceFrom R15 081	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,5 678 reviews	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 206	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 171 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R15 941	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 685 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 269	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,7 1 441 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 390	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 068 reviews	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 104	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 716 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R18 101	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 472 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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