What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg round-trip?

KLM, at $776, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Turkish Airlines. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg one-way?

$659 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $753 and $787, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Before booking your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg check out the most popular airlines for this route: Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways or Kenya Airways.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to JNB?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg as you normally would.

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.

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Average price	$1,587

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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.

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 $1,028). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,862). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

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.

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Turkish Airlines

7.4

Good

4,454 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,309 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Qatar Airways

7.3

Good

3,726 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Ethiopian Air

7.2

Good

1,040 reviews

Delta

7.8

Good

8,633 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Jennifer,Sep 2026

ORD - LGA

The flight crew was 30 minutes late to an am flight and then that caused a delay

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg round-trip?
KLM, at $776, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Turkish Airlines. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg one-way?
$659 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $753 and $787, respectively.
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $1,028). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,862). 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 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
KLM	Cheapest$776	Average$1,830	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$816	Average$1,112	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$894	Average$1,215	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Kenya Airways	Cheapest$954	Average$1,270	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time82%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$986	Average$1,334	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
American Airlines	Cheapest$1,054	Average$1,575	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Qatar Airways	Cheapest$1,059	Average$1,328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,553	Average$2,086	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Emirates	Cheapest$1,562	Average$1,659	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

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.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg round-trip?

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg one-way?

Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that include hotel bookings?

How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

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