$695+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Oct 6 — Oct 131
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 September 6, 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 September 6, 2026.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/32:30 pm -
2 stops42h 20m
Sat 10/101:15 am -
2 stops41h 09m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,108
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sun 10/116:10 am -
2 stops26h 40m
Sat 10/241:15 am -
2 stops47h 05m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,114
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/256:15 am -
2 stops26h 35m
Mon 11/91:35 am -
2 stops47h 45m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,118
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Tue 12/16:00 am -
2 stops44h 55m
Mon 12/712:05 pm -
2 stops37h 14m
Deal found 9/5![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,122
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 10/236:10 am -
2 stops45h 45m
Mon 11/25:00 pm -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 9/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,137
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2512:45 pm -
1 stop39h 15m
Tue 11/106:50 pm -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 9/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,158
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/119:30 am -
1 stop37h 40m
Wed 11/189:45 pm -
1 stop38h 30m
Deal found 9/6![Egyptair logo]()
$1,167
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:10 am -
2 stops35h 05m
Mon 10/261:35 am -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 9/5![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,169
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1111:45 am -
1 stop39h 15m
Tue 11/176:50 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 9/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,171
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/49:15 pm -
1 stop29h 45m
Thu 11/266:50 pm -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 9/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,185
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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.
Mon 11/26:10 am -
2 stops25h 40m
Tue 11/2412:05 pm -
2 stops32h 41m
Deal found 9/5![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,186
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2310:30 am -
1 stop37h 40m
Mon 11/29:45 pm -
1 stop38h 30m
Deal found 9/2![Egyptair logo]()
$1,194
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 September 6, 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 September 6, 2026.
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/58:15 pm -
1 stop42h 10m
Thu 2/189:45 am -
2 stops40h 35m
Deal found 9/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,335
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/111:31 pm -
2 stops35h 09m
Mon 2/228:20 pm -
2 stops31h 35m
Deal found 9/3![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,567
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/69:00 pm -
3 stops30h 55m
Tue 10/135:45 pm -
3 stops32h 30m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,799
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/199:45 am -
3 stops41h 50m
Sat 11/282:30 pm -
2 stops25h 10m
Deal found 9/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,924
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Mon 12/217:40 am -
2 stops24h 10m
Mon 1/255:00 pm -
2 stops27h 36m
Deal found 9/6![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,953
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/59:29 am -
2 stops27h 11m
Mon 10/129:55 pm -
1 stop20h 59m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$2,131
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 1/181:00 pm -
2 stops25h 00m
Mon 3/2211:59 pm -
2 stops25h 38m
Deal found 9/6![KLM logo]()
$2,163
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/110:48 am -
1 stop25h 52m
Thu 10/89:55 pm -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 9/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,245
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2011:25 am -
1 stop39h 50m
Tue 10/272:30 pm -
2 stops35h 50m
Deal found 9/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,436
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 9/184:01 pm -
2 stops28h 59m
Sat 10/33:05 pm -
3 stops31h 00m
Deal found 9/2![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,692
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/269:45 am -
1 stop19h 45m
Wed 12/3012:30 pm -
4 stops51h 10m
Deal found 9/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/215:10 pm -
1 stop19h 30m
Mon 9/289:55 pm -
1 stop20h 59m
Deal found 9/4![Delta logo]()
$2,176
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1112:30 pm -
2 stops25h 30m
Tue 11/177:40 pm -
2 stops28h 38m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,204
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/59:41 pm -
3 stops46h 14m
Thu 2/1811:00 pm -
2 stops40h 40m
Deal found 9/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,153
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Fri 3/510:35 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Wed 3/179:20 pm -
1 stop21h 36m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$2,176
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 10/3111:33 am -
1 stop24h 37m
Wed 11/119:20 pm -
1 stop26h 58m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$2,201
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 2/139:45 am -
2 stops30h 20m
Sat 2/2012:30 pm -
4 stops51h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 10/21:19 pm -
2 stops23h 21m
Mon 10/129:55 pm -
2 stops25h 52m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$2,206
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Sat 2/1310:35 am -
1 stop24h 35m
Sat 2/209:20 pm -
1 stop20h 32m
Deal found 9/2![Delta logo]()
$2,226
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Thu 10/11:19 pm -
2 stops23h 21m
Thu 10/89:55 pm -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 9/3![Delta logo]()
$2,256
Last-minute flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated September 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:00 am -
2 stops44h 55m
Sun 9/271:15 am -
2 stops46h 44m
Deal found 9/4![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,237
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 10/26:00 am -
2 stops35h 15m
Sun 10/111:15 am -
2 stops41h 09m
Deal found 9/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,214
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/32:30 pm -
2 stops42h 20m
Sat 10/101:15 am -
2 stops41h 09m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,108
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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.
Sat 10/36:00 pm -
2 stops38h 50m
Fri 10/91:15 am -
2 stops41h 09m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,208
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1012:38 pm -
2 stops63h 17m
Sat 10/171:15 am -
2 stops41h 09m
Deal found 9/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,241
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Sun 10/116:10 am -
2 stops26h 40m
Sat 10/241:15 am -
2 stops47h 05m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,114
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/206:10 am -
2 stops35h 05m
Mon 10/261:35 am -
2 stops46h 45m
Deal found 9/5![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,169
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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.
Fri 10/236:10 am -
2 stops45h 45m
Mon 11/25:00 pm -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 9/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,137
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/2310:30 am -
1 stop37h 40m
Mon 11/29:45 pm -
1 stop38h 30m
Deal found 9/2![Egyptair logo]()
$1,194
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/256:15 am -
2 stops26h 35m
Mon 11/91:35 am -
2 stops47h 45m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,118
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2512:45 pm -
1 stop39h 15m
Tue 11/106:50 pm -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 9/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,158
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/2. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/3112:45 pm -
1 stop39h 15m
Wed 11/116:50 pm -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 9/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,225
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 September 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/97:20 pm -
1 stop25h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Qatar Airways logo]()
$695
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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.
Mon 11/308:15 pm -
1 stop30h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$700
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/1411:45 am -
1 stop39h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$739
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/98:00 pm -
3 stops49h 15m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$784
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/303:55 pm -
2 stops34h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$823
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/146:30 pm -
3 stops30h 10m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/4![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$825
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/169:23 pm -
3 stops53h 27m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,454
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/188:05 pm -
2 stops27h 05m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,858
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/3. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/195:40 pm -
3 stops53h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,079
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1612:39 pm -
2 stops25h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![KLM logo]()
$2,107
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/171:41 pm -
2 stops21h 29m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$2,393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/5. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/1812:39 pm -
2 stops25h 21m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 9/5![Delta logo]()
$2,434
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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 6, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,108 (Kenya Airways) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $695 (SmartFares) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,107 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 11/10
11:45 am-11:00 am
1 stop39h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$700
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 11/30
8:15 pm-11:00 am
1 stop30h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$700
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 11/10
6:30 pm-8:40 am
3 stops30h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$823
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 11/30
6:50 pm-3:15 pm
3 stops36h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$853
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/16
11:55 pm-10:50 am
3 stops50h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,067
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 12/16
9:30 am-7:10 am
1 stop37h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,162
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/17
1:10 pm-8:20 am
1 stop35h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,264
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 12/18
8:05 pm-8:50 am
3 stops52h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,326
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 12/18
9:30 am-7:10 am
1 stop37h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-4:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$1,335
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 2/5
8:15 pm-10:25 pm
1 stop42h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 2/18
9:45 am-6:20 pm
2 stops40h 35m
$1,335
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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 $1,012). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,906). 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?
Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,054 and $1,294 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,108 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 3-Oct 10).
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 39 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.
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 6, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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.
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.8
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Reviews
1 / 20
8.0
ExcellentJorge,Aug 2026
TPA - ATL
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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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated September 6, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$816 | Average$1,112 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$894 | Average$1,185 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$986 | Average$1,320 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,003 | Average$1,278 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$1,054 | Average$1,575 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,059 | Average$1,328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,553 | Average$2,081 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,562 | Average$1,659 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |