$580+ 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 12/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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 November 5, 2025.
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 November 5, 2025.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/57:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$969
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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.
Wed 11/127:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Mon 11/171:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops48h 18mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/5![Kenya Airways logo]()
$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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.
Thu 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/178:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$996
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/38:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,012
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/269:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 2/72:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,013
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/249:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 2/52:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,019
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/5. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/79:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/132:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,020
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Mon 11/247:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops43h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 2/41:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops48h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/3![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,025
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Fri 11/2811:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 2/77:10 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,032
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/311:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 12/127:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,034
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Wed 12/39:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/128:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,041
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/2512:47 pmMDW - JNB
1 stop22h 13mDelta
Sun 2/89:55 pmJNB - MDW
1 stop22h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/3![Delta logo]()
$1,577
Cheap 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 November 5, 2025.
Round-trip from | $925 (FlightHub) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $580 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | February |
Average price | $1,176 |
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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 November 5, 2025.
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Price
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/1
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 4/7
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$1,049
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
9:45 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 3/8
8:20 am-7:40 am
2 stops31h 20m
$1,054
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/4
9:45 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 12/13
2:30 pm-7:40 am
2 stops25h 10m
$1,106
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/4
11:50 am-10:50 am
1 stop39h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 12/13
7:10 pm-10:05 am
1 stop22h 55m
$1,158
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 1/7
9:45 am-3:55 am
1 stop34h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/16
8:20 am-7:40 am
2 stops31h 20m
$1,404
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 3/12
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 3/25
10:55 am-8:40 am
3 stops28h 45m
$1,457
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 12/5
8:40 pm-10:25 am
2 stops29h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 1/14
10:00 pm-4:46 pm
2 stops26h 46m
$1,480
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 1/5
6:40 am-3:50 pm
2 stops25h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 1/13
7:10 pm-10:05 am
1 stop22h 55m
$1,519
ChicagoJohannesburg
MDW - JNB
MDWJNB
Chicago Midway
Thu 2/5
6:00 am-7:00 pm
1 stop29h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 2/13
9:55 pm-10:15 am
1 stop20h 20m
$1,552
ChicagoJohannesburg
MDW - JNB
MDWJNB
Chicago Midway
Fri 2/6
12:48 pm-7:00 pm
1 stop22h 12m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 2/18
9:55 pm-12:01 pm
1 stop22h 06m
$1,552
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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 October 31, 2025.
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 16 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 $806). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,215). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 5, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 November 5, 2025.
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.
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
Entertainment
7.1
Comfort
7.3
Crew
8.1
Boarding
7.7
Overall
7.4
Food
6.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreSebrena,Oct 2025
IAH - RSW
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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg
Discover the top 8 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 November 5, 2025.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$814 | Average$977 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$885 | Average$1,190 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$902 | Average$1,153 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,071 | Average$1,244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,097 | Average$1,353 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,110 | Average$1,551 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,179 | Average$1,830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,202 | Average$1,781 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |