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$662+ 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 11/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Dec 12 — Dec 191
Fri 12/12
Fri 12/19
1 adult, Economy
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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 12, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/231:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,052
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Ethiopian Air 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
Wed 12/242:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/10$1,053
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/238:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$1,054
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 Gurufare 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 12/32:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/10$1,063
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/2011:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,071
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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 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 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 12/231:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops51h 59mKenya Airways
Deal found 11/10$1,085
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/111:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$1,086
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/2711:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$1,089
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Sat 11/299:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 12/288:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/10$1,103
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. 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 Ethiopian Air 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
Tue 12/238:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$1,104
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/10. 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.
Thu 12/253:25 pmMDW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mDelta
Sat 1/247:20 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops30h 35mDelta
Deal found 11/10$1,772
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. 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 12/46:00 amMDW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Wed 12/177:20 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops29h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/12$1,819

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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$958
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$662
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

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 November 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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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

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,053

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/23

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,054

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

9:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,071

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/26

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/23

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,072

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/23

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,104

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,276

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/28

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/24

9:50 am-7:35 am

1 stop29h 45m

$1,293

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/24

9:45 am-12:05 am

2 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/22

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,322

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/27

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/24

5:30 am-7:40 am

3 stops34h 10m

$1,370

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 2/10

1:28 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 37m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/17

11:59 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops26h 38m

$1,380

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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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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

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 November 7, 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $822). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,213). 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 12, 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 12, 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.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,044 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,049 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
894 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,513 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,016 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

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 24h 37m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,380. 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?

    Turkish Airlines, at $814, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and American Airlines. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $822). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,213). 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 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 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$814Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$885Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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