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

On average, it takes 22h 55m 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 20h 54m.

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22:00 - 22:31

JNB

MDW

32h 31m

2 stops

12:47 - 19:40

MDW

JNB

23h 53m

1 stop

R15 949Virgin Atlantic

Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Apr 3

23:59 - 18:40

JNB

MDW

26h 41m

2 stops

13:10 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

25h 10m

2 stops

R16 287KLM

Tue, Feb 24 - Mon, Apr 6

22:00 - 18:40

JNB

MDW

28h 40m

2 stops

9:35 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

28h 45m

2 stops

R16 335Delta

Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Apr 7

19:20 - 17:45

JNB

MDW

30h 25m

2 stops

13:10 - 19:40

MDW

JNB

23h 30m

2 stops

R16 383Delta

Mon, Feb 23 - Sun, Apr 5

22:00 - 18:40

JNB

MDW

28h 40m

2 stops

9:30 - 19:40

MDW

JNB

27h 10m

2 stops

R16 432Delta

Wed, Feb 25 - Fri, Apr 3

23:59 - 17:37

JNB

MDW

25h 38m

2 stops

13:10 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

25h 10m

2 stops

R16 544KLM

Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Apr 7

22:00 - 17:22

JNB

MDW

26h 22m

2 stops

18:07 - 8:10

MDW

JNB

31h 03m

2 stops

R16 625Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

23:59 - 18:40

JNB

MDW

26h 41m

2 stops

13:10 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

25h 10m

2 stops

R17 300KLM

Mon, Feb 23 - Tue, Apr 7

21:30 - 17:22

CPT

MDW

26h 52m

1 stop

9:35 - 21:55

MDW

CPT

29h 20m

2 stops

R18 216Delta

Tue, Mar 17 - Tue, Mar 24

21:55 - 17:22

JNB

MDW

26h 27m

1 stop

18:07 - 8:10

MDW

JNB

31h 03m

2 stops

R20 419Multiple Airlines

Wed, Mar 18 - Wed, Mar 25

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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:00-22:31

2 stops32h 31m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/4

12:47-19:40

1 stop23h 53m

R15 949

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

23:59-18:40

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/4

13:10-21:20

2 stops25h 10m

R16 287

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:00-18:40

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/4

9:35-21:20

2 stops28h 45m

R16 335

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:20-17:45

2 stops30h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sun 5/4

13:10-19:40

2 stops23h 30m

R16 383

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:00-18:40

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/4

9:30-19:40

2 stops27h 10m

R16 432

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

23:59-17:37

2 stops25h 38m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/4

13:10-21:20

2 stops25h 10m

R16 544

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

22:00-17:22

2 stops26h 22m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/3

18:07-8:10

2 stops31h 03m

R16 625

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

23:59-18:40

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/4

13:10-21:20

2 stops25h 10m

R17 300

Cape TownChicago

CPT - MDW

CPTMDW

Cape Town Intl

Tue 17/3

21:30-17:22

1 stop26h 52m

Chicago Midway

Tue 24/3

9:35-21:55

2 stops29h 20m

R18 216

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

21:55-17:22

1 stop26h 27m

Chicago Midway

Wed 25/3

18:07-8:10

2 stops31h 03m

R20 419

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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?

KLM, SAUDIA, and Delta are the most popular carriers 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	R14 326
Best Round-Trip Price	R15 949
Fastest flight time	26h 21m

The best one-way flight price to Chicago from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R14 326 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago Midway).

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The best round-trip flight price to Chicago from South Africa in the last 72 hours is R15 949 (Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago Midway).

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The fastest flight to Chicago from South Africa takes 26h 21m (Johannesburg OR Tambo 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 R10 529. 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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