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$540+ 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 11/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Nov 15 — Nov 221
Sat 11/15
Sat 11/22
1 adult, Economy
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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 October 16, 2025.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Thu 11/138:25 pmORD - JNB
2 stops35h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/205:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$964
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/197:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 12/75:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 46mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/15$979
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/57:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/121:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops48h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$986
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/178:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/15$995
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/39:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 11/182:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/15$1,001
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/129:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/198:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/15$1,002
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops43h 55mKenya Airways
Mon 11/171:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 04mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/15$1,007
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/146:30 pmORD - JNB
3 stops35h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/214:50 pmJNB - ORD
3 stops32h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/15$1,008
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/147:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Sun 11/2312:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 34mKenya Airways
Deal found 10/15$1,029
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/2210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/2711:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/16$1,040
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2010:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop34h 40mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/292:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 10/15$1,041
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 11/51:48 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops24h 17mKLM
Thu 11/1311:59 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops26h 19mKLM
Deal found 10/16$1,624

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$964
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$540
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,181
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/8

7:05 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 20m

$1,201

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,257

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

1:35 am-5:46 pm

2 stops48h 11m

$1,277

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/22

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/30

5:30 am-7:40 am

3 stops34h 10m

$1,303

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/12

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/19

5:30 am-7:40 am

4 stops34h 10m

$1,452

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/19

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/7

5:30 am-7:40 am

4 stops34h 10m

$1,452

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/1

9:45 am-12:05 am

3 stops30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/8

11:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

$1,492

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/10

10:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/21

9:55 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$1,597

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/15

10:35 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/21

9:55 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop22h 06m

$1,597

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 2/18

2:00 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/16

11:59 pm-6:34 pm

2 stops25h 35m

$1,599

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on October 10, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $806). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg?

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 October 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,010 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,040 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
875 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,457 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,982 reviews

Boarding

7.7

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.1

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sep 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Johannesburg can take about 24h 25m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $1,597. The distance from Chicago to Johannesburg is about 8695 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Turkish Airlines, at $814, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and American Airlines. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $806). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,208). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated October 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$814Average$992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$888Average$1,182FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,541FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,168Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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