Johannesburg

$640+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg

CHI — JNB
Dec 5 — Dec 121
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Wed 11/116:00 am -
2 stops44h 55m
Tue 11/1712:05 pm -
2 stops37h 15m
Deal found 11/1$1,046
Tue 11/2411:30 am -
2 stops44h 20m
Sun 12/135:00 pm -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 11/3$1,053
Sun 11/226:00 am -
2 stops34h 25m
Sun 11/291:35 am -
2 stops47h 48m
Deal found 11/3$1,078
Wed 11/256:00 am -
2 stops25h 50m
Sun 12/135:00 pm -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 11/2$1,117
Sun 11/156:00 am -
2 stops25h 50m
Thu 11/195:00 pm -
2 stops27h 46m
Deal found 11/2$1,123
Sun 12/66:00 am -
2 stops25h 50m
Sun 12/135:00 pm -
2 stops27h 50m
Deal found 11/2$1,131
Sat 12/56:03 pm -
2 stops37h 47m
Sat 2/612:05 pm -
2 stops37h 14m
Deal found 11/3$1,138
Wed 11/46:10 am -
2 stops25h 40m
Mon 11/95:00 pm -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 11/3$1,150
Thu 11/511:45 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 11/186:50 pm -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 11/1$1,153
Thu 12/311:45 am -
1 stop26h 40m
Wed 12/912:20 am -
1 stop41h 40m
Deal found 11/3$1,165
Mon 11/2310:34 am -
2 stops27h 26m
Mon 2/111:55 pm -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 11/2$2,204
Mon 11/235:13 pm -
1 stop17h 57m
Mon 2/111:55 pm -
2 stops26h 05m
Deal found 11/2$2,220

Find flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg

Round-trip from

$1,046
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$640
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$1,165
From Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($92 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($54 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/18

10:30 am-7:10 am

1 stop36h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$690

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

6:30 pm-8:40 am

3 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$714

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

11:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$738

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

7:31 am-10:40 am

3 stops43h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$800

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 11/19

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$861

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/5

11:45 am-9:40 am

2 stops37h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$895

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/17

10:30 am-10:40 am

2 stops40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$909

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/5

9:00 pm-10:40 am

3 stops29h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$910

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

3:55 pm-8:25 am

2 stops32h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$945

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/28

8:05 pm-10:40 am

3 stops54h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$953

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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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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

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 $1,873). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Johannesburg flights typically cost between $1,070 and $1,266 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,046 on Kenya Airways (Jan 18-Feb 10).

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Chicago to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Ellen,Oct 2026

GRR - ATL

The flight was delayed more then 30 minutes after I hurried and stressed to get to my connecting gate in Atlanta.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    A quick flight from Chicago to Johannesburg can take about 22h 05m. Turkish Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $2,155. 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?

    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 41% 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 $1,873). 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

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,748FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$816Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$894Average$1,218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$954Average$1,233FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$990Average$1,367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,054Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,156Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,553Average$2,086FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,562Average$1,643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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