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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from $668

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8:30 pm - 10:50 amORD-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
7:10 pm - 10:10 amJNB-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
$816Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 21 - Tue, Jan 28
8:30 pm - 10:45 amORD-JNB
30h 15m1 stop
7:05 pm - 6:35 pmJNB-ORD
31h 30m1 stop
$834Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
2:30 pm - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
24h 35m2 stops
$955Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 9 - Sat, May 24
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
8:20 am - 8:05 amJNB-ORD
30h 45m2 stops
$991Ethiopian Air
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Fri, May 9 - Sun, May 25
10:00 pm - 10:20 amORD-JNB
28h 20m1 stop
9:15 pm - 1:55 pmJNB-ORD
24h 40m1 stop
$1,052American Airlines
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Wed, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 26
4:22 pm - 10:20 amORD-JNB
33h 58m2 stops
9:15 pm - 1:55 pmJNB-ORD
24h 40m1 stop
$1,054American Airlines
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Sun, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 3
5:25 pm - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
21h 35m1 stop
11:55 pm - 3:30 pmJNB-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$1,106KLM
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Fri, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 23
12:15 pm - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
25h 45m2 stops
11:55 pm - 3:30 pmJNB-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$1,111KLM
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Fri, Feb 28 - Sat, Mar 15
10:25 am - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
28h 35m2 stops
7:45 pm - 4:05 pmJNB-ORD
27h 20m1 stop
$1,165Delta
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Fri, Mar 14 - Sun, Mar 23
6:00 am - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
9:55 pm - 4:20 pmJNB-MDW
26h 25m1 stop
$1,552Delta
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Thu, Feb 6 - Thu, Feb 13
7:05 pm - 9:25 amORD-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
$668Qatar Airways
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Sun, Jan 26
7:40 pm - 9:50 amORD-JNB
31h 10m1 stop
$687Qatar Airways
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Tue, Apr 29
7:40 pm - 5:00 pmORD-JNB
38h 20m1 stop
$690Qatar Airways
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Wed, Apr 30
6:30 pm - 9:25 amORD-JNB
30h 55m3 stops
Sun, Jan 26
7:40 pm - 2:20 pmORD-JNB
35h 40m2 stops
$748RwandAir
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Wed, Apr 30
10:11 am - 3:55 amORD-JNB
33h 44m3 stops
$1,118Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Dec 31
10:15 am - 12:40 amORD-JNB
31h 25m3 stops
$1,274Ethiopian Air
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Tue, Apr 29
10:10 am - 7:40 pmMDW-JNB
26h 30m1 stop
$3,412Delta
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Sat, Jun 7
2:00 pm - 9:20 pmORD-JNB
24h 20m2 stops
$4,373KLM
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Tue, Apr 29
7:40 am - 6:35 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m3 stops
$6,382United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 31
9:45 am - 8:00 pmORD-JNB
26h 15m1 stop
8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
$1,261Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Dec 25 - Sun, Jan 5
7:05 pm - 3:55 amORD-JNB
24h 50m1 stop
8:00 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
26h 30m1 stop
$1,306JetBlue
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Wed, Dec 25 - Sun, Jan 5
1:55 pm - 6:35 pmORD-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
7:35 pm - 1:25 pmJNB-ORD
25h 50m1 stop
$1,904United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Mon, Dec 30
1:55 pm - 6:35 pmORD-JNB
20h 40m1 stop
7:35 pm - 11:05 amJNB-ORD
23h 30m1 stop
$1,907United Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 31
8:30 pm - 10:50 amORD-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
7:10 pm - 10:10 amJNB-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
$2,923Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 7
8:30 pm - 10:50 amORD-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
7:10 pm - 10:10 amJNB-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
$3,041Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Dec 24 - Tue, Jan 7
10:30 am - 10:00 pmORD-JNB
27h 30m2 stops
7:40 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
26h 50m2 stops
$3,232KLM
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Tue, Dec 24 - Tue, Dec 31
12:10 pm - 7:00 pmMDW-JNB
22h 50m1 stop
7:40 pm - 10:06 pmJNB-MDW
34h 26m2 stops
$3,803Delta
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Thu, Dec 26 - Sat, Dec 28
10:00 am - 7:00 pmORD-JNB
25h 00m1 stop
11:55 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
22h 35m1 stop
$4,169Delta
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Thu, Dec 26 - Fri, Jan 3
12:10 pm - 10:00 pmMDW-JNB
25h 50m2 stops
11:55 pm - 6:14 pmJNB-MDW
26h 19m2 stops
$21,332KLM
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Thu, Dec 26 - Mon, Jan 6

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jan 21
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 28
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD10:10 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Feb 3
ORD8:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 15m
1 stop
JNB10:45 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m
1 stop
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Turkish Airlines
Jan 19
ORD11:55 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 3
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 30m
1 stop
ORD6:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
May 9
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 24
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
May 9
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 25
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Ethiopian Air
Jan 18
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 15m
1 stop
JNB8:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 26
JNB2:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 05m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Johannesburg

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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 $857, 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 $936.

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?

We recommend purchasing flights from Chicago to Johannesburg 28 days ahead of your departure date because this is when momondo users tend to see the best flight rates. On average, our users have found flights to Johannesburg for $1,242. Don’t hesitate to check prices now though because momondo users recently found tickets for as low as $805.

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You could potentially save up to 10% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Johannesburg flight.

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Best Price Found

$668

Fastest flight time

19h 41m

Direct flights

None

Airports in Johannesburg

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg from Chicago in the past 72 hours is $668. The best round-trip flight deal from Chicago to Johannesburg found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $816.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg takes 19h 41m
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 19h 41m.

  • 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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KLMPriceFrom $758Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,345 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $764Free CancellationRating
7.2
779 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $790Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,902 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $807Free CancellationRating
8.0
8,588 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $844Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,020 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $855Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $883Free CancellationRating
6.8
280 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $944Free CancellationRating
6.6
6,810 reviews
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LufthansaPriceFrom $1,109Free CancellationRating
6.8
7,083 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,175Free CancellationRating
7.5
3,790 reviews
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Can I find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Yes. momondo enables you to select and highlight flights to Johannesburg from Chicago with this policy.

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Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Johannesburg from Chicago.

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