$616+ 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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
mai 11 — mai 181
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to JohannesburgExplore 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 avril 11, 2026.
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 avril 11, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
lun. 4/278:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/265:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$989
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
sam. 9/196:30 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 10/45:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$994
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
mer. 8/266:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 9/812:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 31m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$995
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/66:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 46m
Kenya Airways
mer. 5/1312:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/8![Kenya Airways logo]()
$999
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 9/86:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
mer. 9/165:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,000
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
ven. 9/256:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
mar. 9/295:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/8![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,001
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 9/146:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
dim. 10/41:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops42h 21m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/8![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,002
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
lun. 4/278:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
sam. 5/95:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,003
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/278:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 5/265:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,009
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
jeu. 8/276:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
ven. 9/45:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,021
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 8/296:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
ven. 9/115:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/11![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,022
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
ven. 8/286:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
dim. 9/275:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/7![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,025
Best flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated avril 11, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated avril 11, 2026.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/58:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops36h 29m
Qatar Airways
mar. 5/129:25 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops38h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/9![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,632
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 8/88:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
ven. 8/1410:20 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 4/8![Emirates logo]()
$1,681
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 5/1010:15 am
ORD
- JNB
3 stops42h 20m
Ethiopian Air
mer. 5/202:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/8![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,080
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
jeu. 10/110:35 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop26h 05m
Delta
mar. 10/139:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop21h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$2,241
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/275:21 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 19m
Multiple Airlines
ven. 5/293:05 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops32h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,356
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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.
dim. 5/101:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 58m
KLM
mer. 5/2011:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 18m
KLM
Deal found 4/8![KLM logo]()
$2,365
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/135:25 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
jeu. 8/279:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/7![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,536
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 8/18:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
mar. 8/1110:20 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 4/6![Emirates logo]()
$1,681
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 9/64:54 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops28h 06m
Qatar Airways
sam. 9/122:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/8![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,720
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 7/318:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop36h 40m
Emirates
mar. 8/1110:20 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop24h 25m
Emirates
Deal found 4/6![Emirates logo]()
$1,681
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/17:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 40m
Qatar Airways
sam. 10/312:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops31h 50m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/10![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,759
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 8/88:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
dim. 8/167:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 4/8![Emirates logo]()
$1,681
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
jeu. 10/15:25 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 15m
Delta
sam. 10/319:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop22h 01m
Delta
Deal found 4/10![Delta logo]()
$2,241
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 10/110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops54h 50m
Ethiopian Air
mar. 10/1312:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
4 stops50h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/9![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,280
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
dim. 4/261:24 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 56m
KLM
mer. 5/611:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 18m
KLM
Deal found 4/10![KLM logo]()
$2,418
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/67:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 40m
Qatar Airways
jeu. 8/202:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/7![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,047
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/2510:59 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 41m
Virgin Atlantic
lun. 6/18:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/10![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,617
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
mer. 5/201:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops23h 18m
Delta
mer. 7/111:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 03m
Delta
Deal found 4/11![Delta logo]()
$2,413
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/157:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
mar. 6/302:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops52h 59m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/11![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,050
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 5/185:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 7/193:05 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops32h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,734
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
sam. 5/169:22 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops28h 58m
Delta
lun. 6/298:25 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops29h 06m
Delta
Deal found 4/10![Delta logo]()
$2,460
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 6/186:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 20m
Qatar Airways
jeu. 7/22:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/6![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
sam. 8/810:55 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Delta
mar. 8/189:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 32m
Delta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$2,703
Last-minute flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated avril 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated avril 11, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
ven. 4/248:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 44m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/55:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,031
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
lun. 4/278:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
mar. 5/265:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$989
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
lun. 4/278:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
sam. 5/95:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,003
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/278:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
mar. 5/265:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,009
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/278:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
ven. 5/296:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,032
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
lun. 4/275:21 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 19m
SAUDIA
sam. 5/99:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop21h 01m
SAUDIA
Deal found 4/6![SAUDIA logo]()
$2,236
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/286:21 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops38h 29m
Multiple Airlines
dim. 5/101:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops61h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,072
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 5/16:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 46m
Kenya Airways
sam. 5/95:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 16m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/7![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,069
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
lun. 5/46:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 11m
Kenya Airways
jeu. 6/1112:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops36h 39m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/11![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,036
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 5/66:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 46m
Kenya Airways
mer. 5/1312:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/8![Kenya Airways logo]()
$999
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 5/78:34 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 16m
Kenya Airways
jeu. 5/145:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops45h 44m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/9![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,059
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 5/106:07 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 08m
Kenya Airways
mer. 5/205:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 54m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/8![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,030
One-way flights from Chicago to JohannesburgSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated avril 11, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated avril 11, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
jeu. 9/311:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$616
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 8/2711:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$642
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 4/2211:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$654
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
ven. 4/248:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$655
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 4/208:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$659
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 4/2611:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$661
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 4/198:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$688
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 4/218:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$692
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 4/258:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$705
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jeu. 4/237:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 4/10![Qatar Airways logo]()
$745
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 4/1811:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$767
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/8. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 4/227:30 am
MDW
- JNB
3 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$844
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 avril 11, 2026.
Round-trip from | $989 (oojo) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $616 (oojo) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $1,032 |
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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 avril 11, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
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ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
mar. 5/5
8:31 am-4:00 am
2 stops36h 29m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mar. 5/12
9:25 am-4:50 pm
3 stops38h 25m
$1,632
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
sam. 8/8
8:35 pm-5:30 am
1 stop25h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
ven. 8/14
10:20 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop24h 25m
$1,681
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
sam. 8/1
8:35 pm-5:30 am
1 stop25h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mar. 8/11
10:20 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop24h 25m
$1,681
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ven. 7/31
8:35 pm-4:15 pm
1 stop36h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mar. 8/11
10:20 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop24h 25m
$1,681
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
sam. 8/8
8:35 pm-5:30 am
1 stop25h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
dim. 8/16
7:10 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop27h 35m
$1,681
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
dim. 9/6
4:54 pm-4:00 am
2 stops28h 06m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
sam. 9/12
2:40 pm-3:05 pm
3 stops31h 25m
$1,720
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
jeu. 10/1
7:20 pm-11:00 am
2 stops32h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
sam. 10/31
2:40 pm-3:30 pm
3 stops31h 50m
$1,759
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
jeu. 8/6
7:20 pm-11:00 am
2 stops32h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
jeu. 8/20
2:40 pm-3:05 pm
3 stops31h 25m
$2,047
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
ven. 5/15
7:20 pm-4:00 am
1 stop25h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mar. 6/30
2:45 pm-12:44 pm
2 stops52h 59m
$2,050
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
dim. 5/10
10:15 am-11:35 am
3 stops42h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
mer. 5/20
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$2,080
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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 April 10, 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 $1,206). 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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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 avril 11, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,United Airlines, andTurkish 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.
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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Discover the top 10 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 avril 11, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$816 | Average$1,598 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$882 | Average$1,132 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$920 | Average$1,351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$978 | Average$1,192 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$998 | Average$1,270 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$1,053 | Average$1,337 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,054 | Average$1,505 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,097 | Average$1,405 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,211 | Average$1,843 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |