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$608+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Feb 21 — Feb 281
Sat 2/21
Sat 2/28
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 22, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/238:35 pm
ORD
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JNB
1 stop29h 50m
American Airlines
Tue 3/37:35 pm
JNB
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ORD
1 stop26h 15m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/19$853
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/196:00 pm
ORD
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JNB
1 stop32h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 4/279:15 pm
JNB
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ORD
1 stop23h 35m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/20$854
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/189:15 pm
ORD
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JNB
1 stop29h 10m
American Airlines
Mon 4/277:25 pm
JNB
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ORD
1 stop23h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/21$855
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/197:05 pm
ORD
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JNB
1 stop31h 20m
British Airways
Mon 4/279:15 pm
JNB
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ORD
1 stop25h 40m
British Airways
Deal found 1/21$856
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/235:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
1 stop33h 15m
British Airways
Mon 3/210:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
1 stop23h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$866
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/216:48 pm
ORD
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JNB
2 stops32h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/309:15 pm
JNB
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ORD
1 stop27h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$868
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/49:45 pm
ORD
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JNB
1 stop25h 50m
British Airways
Sun 3/810:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 45m
British Airways
Deal found 1/20$869
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/65:00 pm
ORD
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JNB
1 stop31h 00m
British Airways
Sat 5/239:15 pm
JNB
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ORD
1 stop23h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 1/22$871
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/216:48 pm
ORD
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JNB
2 stops32h 37m
Iberia
Mon 3/309:15 pm
JNB
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ORD
2 stops27h 42m
Iberia
Deal found 1/19$878
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/512:46 pm
MDW
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JNB
1 stop22h 14m
Delta
Sun 2/159:55 pm
JNB
-
MDW
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 1/20$1,454
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/310:35 am
MDW
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JNB
1 stop24h 25m
Delta
Tue 11/179:55 pm
JNB
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MDW
1 stop22h 01m
Delta
Deal found 1/21$1,481
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:34 am
MDW
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JNB
2 stops28h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/37:20 pm
JNB
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MDW
2 stops30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/19$1,482

Find flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 22, 2026.

Round-trip from

$853
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$608
(Kiwi.com)

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March

Average price

$1,122
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2026.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 pm-7:35 am

1 stop25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

10:00 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop28h 45m

$869

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/5

4:14 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/2

7:35 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$974

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/6

4:16 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/23

9:15 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,002

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/7

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/22

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,016

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/23

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/3

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,018

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/25

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/27

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,056

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 3/5

1:29 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

7:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,482

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Fri 3/6

1:29 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

7:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,482

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/23

9:34 am-10:05 pm

2 stops28h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/3

7:20 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops30h 25m

$1,482

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 3/2

1:29 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

7:20 pm-4:55 pm

2 stops28h 35m

$1,482

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 21 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $753). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,212). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated January 22, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,199 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,176 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
948 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,690 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,193 reviews

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Crew

8.1

Comfort

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Dane,Jan 2026

TYS - IAD

It was a short flight, so no time for amenities. Just glad everything was quick and easy from boarding to arriving at my destination with my family

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Johannesburg can take about 25h. British Airways provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,483. The distance from Chicago to Johannesburg is about 8695 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg round-trip?

    KLM, at $776, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Turkish Airlines. These flights start at 35% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg one-way?

    $576 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and United Airlines, with prices starting from $743 and $1,092, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $753). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,212). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$816Average$1,716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$833Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$888Average$1,198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,179FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$920Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,118Average$1,596FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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