$608+ 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 4/23. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Mar 5 — Mar 121
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 3/186:45 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$872
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 5/46:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 46m
Kenya Airways
Mon 5/115:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/1![Kenya Airways logo]()
$873
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 2/87:01 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 24m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/245:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops32h 43m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3![Kenya Airways logo]()
$971
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/287:30 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 45m
Kenya Airways
Mon 10/512:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops36h 24m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3![Kenya Airways logo]()
$972
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/27:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops43h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/175:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$973
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/156:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/265:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$974
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/59:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/112:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$975
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/172:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$977
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/132:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$979
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Tue 4/216:21 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops38h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/285:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$980
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/48:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$983
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 3/1810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/258:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$984
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 February 3, 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 February 3, 2026.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 3/186:45 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$872
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/49:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/82:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/31![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,058
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/1511:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 4/266:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,165
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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.
Mon 5/412:53 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 47m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 5/209:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 22m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/1![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,763
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/49:27 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops27h 13m
Delta
Wed 5/209:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop21h 01m
Delta
Deal found 2/1![Delta logo]()
$1,768
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:23 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 57m
KLM
Tue 4/2811:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 21m
KLM
Deal found 2/2![KLM logo]()
$1,791
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/1910:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/2710:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,071
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 5/410:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 5/208:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,079
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/2512:50 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/16:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,194
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/2212:50 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/16:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,194
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/42:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,114
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/255:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops34h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,277
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/26:07 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop18h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 4/179:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,763
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Wed 4/89:30 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops27h 10m
Delta
Fri 4/179:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 30m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$1,768
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/202:05 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/29:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop21h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,782
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/86:07 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop18h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 4/179:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 2/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,763
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/1612:45 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Sun 3/19:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$1,770
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/2012:45 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop22h 15m
Delta
Tue 3/39:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$1,770
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 2/201:26 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops21h 34m
Delta
Wed 3/49:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop27h 50m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$1,774
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Sun 3/16:40 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop40h 20m
Delta
Tue 3/179:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 59m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$1,782
Last-minute flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated February 3, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/67:01 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 49m
Kenya Airways
Sun 2/85:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops28h 14m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$995
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Sun 2/87:01 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops33h 24m
Kenya Airways
Tue 2/245:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops32h 43m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/3![Kenya Airways logo]()
$971
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/99:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$993
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/119:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/182:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$990
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 2/1610:49 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop24h 11m
Delta
Tue 3/39:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop22h 04m
Delta
Deal found 2/2![Delta logo]()
$1,770
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Wed 2/186:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/55:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$999
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/239:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/48:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$983
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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.
Mon 3/27:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops43h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/175:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 57m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 2/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$973
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/29:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/172:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$977
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/59:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/112:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 2/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$975
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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.
Wed 3/186:45 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/3112:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops36h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/31![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$872
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/31. 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 3/1810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/258:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 1/31![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$984
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 February 3, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated February 3, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 4/232:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$608
This flugladen.de deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 flugladen.de is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/234:09 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops33h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$612
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/82:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops51h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$619
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/152:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$624
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Sun 3/82:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops46h 30m
Multiple Airlines
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$628
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Wed 5/66:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 19m
Multiple Airlines
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$640
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Thu 4/232:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
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$661
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Wed 5/62:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
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$667
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 2/98:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops54h 35m
Multiple Airlines
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$668
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Sun 2/222:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops34h 40m
Multiple Airlines
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$674
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 5/67:30 am
MDW
- JNB
3 stops42h 05m
Multiple Airlines
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$699
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Wed 4/82:56 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops34h 24m
Multiple Airlines
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$780
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Round-trip from | $872 (Gurufare) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $608 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $989 |
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ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/18
6:45 am-12:25 am
2 stops34h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 3/31
12:10 pm-5:10 pm
2 stops36h 00m
$872
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/4
9:45 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 3/8
2:30 pm-8:40 am
2 stops25h 10m
$1,058
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/19
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/27
10:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops40h 25m
$1,071
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 5/4
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/20
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,079
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/21
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 4/4
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$1,114
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/15
11:25 am-10:30 am
1 stop40h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/26
6:00 pm-6:15 pm
1 stop31h 15m
$1,165
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/25
12:50 pm-10:50 am
1 stop39h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/1
6:00 pm-9:40 am
1 stop22h 40m
$1,194
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 3/22
12:50 pm-10:50 am
1 stop39h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/1
6:00 pm-9:40 am
1 stop22h 40m
$1,194
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 3/18
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 3/25
5:30 am-8:40 am
3 stops34h 10m
$1,277
ChicagoJohannesburg
MDW - JNB
MDWJNB
Chicago Midway
Mon 5/4
12:53 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop23h 47m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/20
9:55 pm-4:17 pm
1 stop25h 22m
$1,763
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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 January 30, 2026.
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 21 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 $753). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,212). 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 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 February 3, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish 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
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Comfort
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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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 February 3, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$816 | Average$1,575 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$877 | Average$1,124 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$888 | Average$1,191 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$902 | Average$1,199 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$920 | Average$1,351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$1,071 | Average$1,244 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,097 | Average$1,353 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,118 | Average$1,655 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |