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$620+ 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Johannesburg are usually found in February or March, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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 September 15, 2025.

Round-trip from

$902
(CrystalTravel)

One-way from

$620
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,033
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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 September 15, 2025.

This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/1510:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/238:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$902
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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.
Thu 10/2310:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 11/22:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/13$932
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/110:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/148:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$942
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/2810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/88:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$970
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 10/297:50 pmORD - JNB
2 stops39h 50mQatar Airways
Wed 11/51:45 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 45mQatar Airways
Deal found 9/13$971
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/3010:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/62:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$989
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/2810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 10/52:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,000
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 9/2810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Fri 10/108:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,015
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/1011:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/15$1,017
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/17:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/131:25 amJNB - ORD
2 stops41h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$1,021
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Sat 10/1110:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sat 10/252:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,030
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 11/219:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/262:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 9/14$1,031

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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 September 15, 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

Mon 9/29

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

10:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,150

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

10:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,150

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/8

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,291

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/2

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/11

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,338

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/3

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

10:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,353

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/27

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/7

5:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$1,366

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/30

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/11

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,417

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/5

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/12

5:30 am-8:15 am

4 stops33h 45m

$1,435

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/29

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/5

10:55 am-7:40 am

4 stops52h 45m

$1,471

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

1:59 pm-7:00 am

2 stops34h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/6

9:15 pm-4:13 pm

2 stops25h 58m

$1,479

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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 September 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 54 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 September 15, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% 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 Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 September 15, 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
8,929 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,968 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
861 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,361 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews

Food

6.6

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Thomas,Mar 2025

SFO - TPE

When I asked for an extra snack, I got an unhappy look from the stewardess. Geez, does one extra snack really affect the bottom line??

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 19h 50m. Ethiopian Air provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,150. The distance from Chicago to Johannesburg is about 8704 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 $798, 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 33% 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$798Average$947FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$888Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,049Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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