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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from $647

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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
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8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m1 stop
$841Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
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10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
$859Ethiopian Air
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Sun, May 18 - Sun, May 25
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10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
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8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
$866Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Apr 30 - Wed, May 7
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11:25 am - 10:35 amORD-JNB
40h 10m1 stop
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5:50 pm - 9:40 amJNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
$876Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Aug 21 - Tue, Sep 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 10:35 amORD-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
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5:50 pm - 9:40 amJNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
$880Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 10:35 amORD-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
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5:50 pm - 9:40 amJNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
$881Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
United Airlines Logo
7:35 am - 5:45 pmORD-JNB
27h 10m2 stops
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7:00 pm - 12:55 pmJNB-ORD
24h 55m1 stop
$1,141United Airlines
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Sun, May 4 - Sun, May 11
United Airlines Logo
2:55 pm - 8:35 amORD-JNB
34h 40m1 stop
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10:25 am - 9:44 amJNB-ORD
30h 19m2 stops
$1,147United Airlines
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Tue, Apr 29 - Tue, May 6
American Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 9:25 amORD-JNB
33h 25m1 stop
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7:25 pm - 1:50 pmJNB-ORD
25h 25m1 stop
$1,157American Airlines
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Thu, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 4
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7:10 pm - 7:00 amORD-JNB
28h 50m1 stop
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9:15 pm - 3:55 pmJNB-ORD
25h 40m1 stop
$1,227British Airways
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Tue, Apr 29 - Wed, May 7

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 4
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 11
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 18
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 25
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Apr 30
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 7
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Aug 21
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 10m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 9
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Sep 6
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 16
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Sep 6
ORD11:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
27h 50m
1 stop
JNB10:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 16
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $913, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of January is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $979.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,077. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Wednesday is $1,338.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg?

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,088. Flying to Johannesburg in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,463.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Chicago when booking 11 weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,234 when searching 11 weeks out.However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Chicago for as low as $1,131 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$647

Fastest flight time

17h 55m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $647. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $841.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 17h 55m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
There is 1 airport near Johannesburg: Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB)

  • How far is Chicago to Johannesburg by plane?

    A flight from Chicago to Johannesburg will travel around 8682.0 mi. By plane, this route typically takes 17h 55m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Johannesburg.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg 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 license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


Best airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $790Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,748 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $840Free CancellationRating
7.2
764 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $871Free CancellationRating
6.8
263 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $877Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $947Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,715 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $997Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,615 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,046Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,323 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,173Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,540 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,275Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,898 reviews
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