$661+ 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 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Aug 9 — Aug 161
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 July 10, 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 July 10, 2026.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/2110:30 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 40m
Egyptair
Fri 8/289:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop38h 30m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/7![Egyptair logo]()
$1,306
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/1310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/228:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,310
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 9/188:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 10/35:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,314
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Wed 11/49:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/115:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops34h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,317
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 9/1610:30 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/242:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,320
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Fri 8/216:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 8/315:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 17m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,324
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/318:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/8![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,325
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 9/166:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 12/215:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,329
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 9/17:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Mon 9/143:10 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops42h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/8![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,333
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Thu 12/1011:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 12/136:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop23h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,335
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Mon 9/76:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/1612:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops35h 49m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/6![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,338
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/288:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,340
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 July 10, 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 July 10, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/3110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops30h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/62:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/8![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,414
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 10/68:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops36h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/2812:20 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops38h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,747
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 10/65:15 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 25m
Delta
Wed 10/289:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/8![Delta logo]()
$2,026
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 Qatar Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/1312:59 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 01m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/253:05 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops31h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5![Qatar Airways logo]()
$2,080
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Fri 8/211:25 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 55m
KLM
Mon 8/3111:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
KLM
Deal found 7/7![KLM logo]()
$2,320
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 8/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/238:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,440
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Sun 1/39:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 1/222:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/10![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,506
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Wed 8/510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/158:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/9![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,559
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 10/31:19 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops23h 21m
Delta
Wed 10/289:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$2,105
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Sun 7/2610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/152:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,735
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Wed 9/1610:48 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 52m
Delta
Tue 12/159:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop26h 30m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$2,176
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 8/210:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops54h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 8/118:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/9![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,841
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 54m
Delta
Thu 9/39:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops27h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$2,230
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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.
Tue 8/410:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/1410:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/8![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,843
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2112:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 54m
Delta
Mon 8/3111:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$2,266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/2812:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 54m
Delta
Fri 9/119:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 02m
Delta
Deal found 7/7![Delta logo]()
$2,280
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 12/299:45 am
ORD
- JNB
3 stops41h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 1/142:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,914
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/319:24 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops28h 56m
Delta
Sun 9/611:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
Delta
Deal found 7/8![Delta logo]()
$2,306
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sun 8/235:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Delta
Sun 8/309:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop24h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/9![Delta logo]()
$2,326
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Fri 12/119:45 am
ORD
- JNB
3 stops41h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 1/12:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,228
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 8/1110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/312:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
4 stops50h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,401
Last-minute flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated July 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated July 10, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/106:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 8/315:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,356
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/1010:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/318:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/10![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,371
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/310:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,360
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/1310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 8/228:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,310
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/2110:30 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 40m
Egyptair
Fri 8/289:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop38h 30m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/7![Egyptair logo]()
$1,306
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Fri 8/216:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Mon 8/315:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 17m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/10![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,324
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/318:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/8![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,325
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 8/288:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/7![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,340
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/2412:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops25h 34m
KLM
Mon 8/3111:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
KLM
Deal found 7/10![KLM logo]()
$2,188
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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.
Mon 8/2412:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 54m
Delta
Mon 8/3111:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
Delta
Deal found 7/10![Delta logo]()
$2,216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/3012:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 54m
Delta
Tue 9/89:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop19h 42m
Delta
Deal found 7/6![Delta logo]()
$2,176
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Sun 8/301:25 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 55m
KLM
Tue 9/811:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 04m
KLM
Deal found 7/6![KLM logo]()
$2,201
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 July 10, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 10, 2026.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/36:30 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops30h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$661
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/111:45 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$690
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/39:15 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop29h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$713
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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 11/248:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$765
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. 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.
Fri 1/16:50 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops49h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$894
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/9![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$905
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 11/37:25 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops40h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$907
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 12/239:30 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 40m
Egyptair
Deal found 7/9![Egyptair logo]()
$925
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/9![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$937
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/2311:25 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$945
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/6. 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.
Tue 11/246:51 pm
MDW
- JNB
3 stops56h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$986
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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 12/245:59 pm
MDW
- JNB
3 stops53h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/9![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,502
Find 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 July 10, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,306 (Gotogate) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $661 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,710 |
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ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/31
10:15 am-12:05 am
2 stops30h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 9/6
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$1,414
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/16
10:15 am-1:00 am
2 stops31h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 8/23
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,440
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 1/3
9:45 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 1/22
2:30 pm-7:40 am
2 stops25h 10m
$1,506
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 8/5
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 8/15
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,559
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 7/26
10:15 am-1:00 am
2 stops31h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 8/15
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$1,735
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/6
8:10 pm-4:05 pm
2 stops36h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/28
12:20 pm-7:20 pm
2 stops38h 00m
$1,747
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 8/2
10:15 am-12:05 am
2 stops54h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 8/11
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,841
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 8/4
10:15 am-1:00 am
2 stops31h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 8/14
10:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops40h 25m
$1,843
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 12/29
9:45 am-11:35 am
3 stops41h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 1/14
2:30 pm-7:40 am
2 stops25h 10m
$1,914
ChicagoJohannesburg
MDW - JNB
MDWJNB
Chicago Midway
Tue 10/6
5:15 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop19h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/28
9:55 pm-4:20 pm
1 stop25h 25m
$2,026
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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 $554). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). 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?
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 38 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 July 10, 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.
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Boarding
8.1
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 10, 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$882 | Average$1,176 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$980 | Average$1,191 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$998 | Average$1,288 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$1,054 | Average$1,525 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,059 | Average$1,328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,553 | Average$2,075 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,562 | Average$1,674 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |