How long does it take to fly to Chicago Midway Airport?

On average, it takes 21h 45m to fly from South Africa to Chicago Midway Airport if you fly out of Johannesburg OR Tambo (the most popular airport in South Africa) and into Chicago O'Hare Intl (the most popular airport in Chicago Midway Airport). If you’re flying out of Cape Town Intl and into Chicago O'Hare Intl, then the flight time is around 24h 05m.

R15 656 Find Cheap Flights to Chicago Midway Airport (MDW) in 2026

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21:55 - 17:45

JNB

MDW

27h 50m

1 stop

12:45 - 8:10

MDW

JNB

35h 25m

2 stops

R16 211Multiple Airlines

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25

21:30 - 18:36

JNB

MDW

29h 06m

2 stops

13:28 - 8:35

MDW

JNB

35h 07m

2 stops

R16 390Delta

Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18

21:55 - 10:21

JNB

MDW

20h 26m

1 stop

13:26 - 8:35

MDW

JNB

35h 09m

2 stops

R16 439Delta

Fri, Feb 13 - Wed, Feb 25

21:30 - 18:40

JNB

MDW

29h 10m

2 stops

13:49 - 22:05

MDW

JNB

24h 16m

2 stops

R16 586Delta

Thu, Feb 12 - Thu, Feb 26

22:00 - 18:36

JNB

MDW

28h 36m

2 stops

13:26 - 22:05

MDW

JNB

24h 39m

2 stops

R16 603Delta

Tue, Feb 10 - Wed, Feb 25

21:55 - 17:37

JNB

MDW

27h 42m

2 stops

19:20 - 22:05

MDW

JNB

42h 45m

2 stops

R16 635Delta

Wed, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 26

21:55 - 22:31

JNB

MDW

32h 36m

1 stop

18:40 - 19:00

MDW

JNB

40h 20m

1 stop

R18 006Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 11 - Wed, Feb 25

23:15 - 18:05

CPT

MDW

25h 50m

2 stops

13:00 - 21:25

MDW

CPT

25h 25m

2 stops

R24 651KLM

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

23:15 - 18:05

CPT

MDW

25h 50m

2 stops

13:00 - 21:25

MDW

CPT

25h 25m

2 stops

R26 038KLM

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

23:15 - 18:05

CPT

MDW

25h 50m

2 stops

13:00 - 21:25

MDW

CPT

25h 25m

2 stops

R26 234KLM

Thu, May 28 - Thu, Jun 4

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-17:45

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/2

12:45-8:10

2 stops35h 25m

R16 211

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

21:30-18:36

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/2

13:28-8:35

2 stops35h 07m

R16 390

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

21:55-10:21

1 stop20h 26m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/2

13:26-8:35

2 stops35h 09m

R16 439

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

21:30-18:40

2 stops29h 10m

Chicago Midway

Thu 26/2

13:49-22:05

2 stops24h 16m

R16 586

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-18:36

2 stops28h 36m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/2

13:26-22:05

2 stops24h 39m

R16 603

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-17:37

2 stops27h 42m

Chicago Midway

Thu 26/2

19:20-22:05

2 stops42h 45m

R16 635

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-22:31

1 stop32h 36m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/2

18:40-19:00

1 stop40h 20m

R18 006

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-18:05

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

13:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

R24 651

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-18:05

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

13:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

R26 038

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Thu 28/5

23:15-18:05

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago Midway

Thu 4/6

13:00-21:25

2 stops25h 25m

R26 234

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Flights to Chicago Midway Airport – Travel Insights & Trends

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What is the cheapest airline that flies from South Africa to Chicago Midway?

Delta is the most popular carrier operating from South Africa to Chicago Midway

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Summary info about Chicago Midway Airport flight prices, duration and airlines

Best One-Way Price	R15 656
Best Round-Trip Price	R16 211
Fastest flight time	26h 25m

The best one-way flight price to Chicago from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R15 656 (Cape Town Intl to Chicago Midway).

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The best round-trip flight price to Chicago from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R16 211 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago Midway).

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The fastest flight to Chicago from South Africa takes 26h 25m (Cape Town Intl to Chicago Midway).

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Frequently asked questions about flying to Chicago Midway Airport

Is there an alternative airport near Chicago Midway Airport?

Those flying to Chicago Midway Airport could potentially find better pricing at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (26 km from Chicago city centre) or Chicago Greater Rockford Airport (126 km from Chicago city centre) depending on the month and departure airport.

Is there a cheaper alternative to flying into Chicago?

Prices vary based on where travellers are departing from, but on average, the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago is Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport where the average price is R12 165. Users typically find the best prices when using momondo’s Airport-to-Airport Pricing Tool.

When did momondo last update prices for flights to Chicago Midway Airport?

Prices for flights to Chicago Midway Airport refresh daily.

How old do you have to be to fly to Chicago Midway Airport?

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 to Chicago Midway Airport.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago Midway Airport?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Chicago Midway Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s licence, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Chicago Midway Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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