$615+ 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 4/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Apr 25 — May 21
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 March 26, 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 March 26, 2026.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 8/276:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$980
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 5/77:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/148:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25![Qatar Airways logo]()
$985
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 9/15:57 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops47h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/155:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops34h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$986
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 5/67:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 5/148:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$987
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/18:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/112:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops33h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$989
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/248:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/291:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops61h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$995
This BusinessClass deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 BusinessClass is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/66:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops38h 40m
Kenya Airways
Sun 9/2012:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 31m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/25![Kenya Airways logo]()
$998
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 8/266:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/45:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,001
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 9/77:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/178:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,014
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/96:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/225:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/21![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,018
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/237:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/18:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,019
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 9/11:05 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Delta
Tue 9/159:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 32m
Delta
Deal found 3/25![Delta logo]()
$1,930
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 March 26, 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 March 26, 2026.
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/167:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/268:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,146
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 6/182:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Thu 7/29:50 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/25![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,395
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/138:35 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 55m
Emirates
Thu 4/237:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop27h 35m
Emirates
Deal found 3/23![Emirates logo]()
$1,528
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Sat 5/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 5/222:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/21![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,678
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/128:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/276:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,751
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 9/64:30 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 9/209:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/25![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,930
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 9/64:30 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Delta
Sun 9/209:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops27h 36m
Delta
Deal found 3/25![Delta logo]()
$1,985
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 8/35:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 8/184:20 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops31h 07m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$2,263
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 6/101:16 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops25h 04m
KLM
Thu 6/1811:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 03m
KLM
Deal found 3/25![KLM logo]()
$2,381
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Fri 4/176:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops43h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/268:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,252
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Mon 4/135:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops56h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/232:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,300
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sun 4/1212:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/202:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,353
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/152:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/229:45 am
JNB
- ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/21![Etihad Airways logo]()
$1,712
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Mon 5/47:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops36h 55m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/132:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops33h 19m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/21![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,423
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 5/710:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/1412:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
4 stops50h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/22![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,919
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/155:21 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 19m
Virgin Atlantic
Thu 4/239:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop31h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/23![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,986
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/19:27 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops28h 53m
Delta
Mon 5/119:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop21h 01m
Delta
Deal found 3/21![Delta logo]()
$2,021
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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.
Thu 4/239:29 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops27h 11m
Delta
Fri 5/16:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops29h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/21![Delta logo]()
$2,026
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 8/311:05 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 8/189:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 32m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/21![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,316
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 5/199:22 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops28h 58m
Delta
Mon 6/296:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops29h 46m
Delta
Deal found 3/25![Delta logo]()
$2,121
This Qatar Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Sat 8/87:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops38h 30m
Qatar Airways
Tue 8/182:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
3 stops31h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/26![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,850
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 6/16:23 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop30h 17m
Delta
Mon 6/811:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops26h 03m
Delta
Deal found 3/24![Delta logo]()
$2,192
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/126:07 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop18h 33m
Delta
Sat 4/259:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 31m
Delta
Deal found 3/23![Delta logo]()
$2,359
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 8/810:55 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 45m
Delta
Tue 8/189:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 32m
Delta
Deal found 3/23![Delta logo]()
$2,380
Last-minute flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated March 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated March 26, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Thu 4/167:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/238:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,035
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/187:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/278:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,059
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 4/196:04 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 4/265:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,071
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 4/197:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Sun 4/268:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,075
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 4/207:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Mon 4/272:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,034
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/208:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops43h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2812:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 16m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,045
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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
Mon 4/271:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops47h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$1,078
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 4/227:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop37h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 4/298:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/23![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,022
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Thu 4/237:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Fri 5/18:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/25![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,019
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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.
Thu 4/237:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Qatar Airways
Wed 5/68:40 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 25m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 3/22![Qatar Airways logo]()
$1,042
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/248:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops32h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/291:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops61h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$995
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 4/2511:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/265:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/24![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,069
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 March 26, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 26, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 4/228:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$615
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/302:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/25![Etihad Airways logo]()
$651
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/12:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/24![Etihad Airways logo]()
$680
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/31:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/23![Etihad Airways logo]()
$685
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 4/101:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop36h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/22![Etihad Airways logo]()
$691
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Sat 4/411:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$705
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/22. 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 5/610:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops29h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/22![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$763
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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.
Wed 4/227:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops28h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$819
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 4/227:30 am
MDW
- JNB
3 stops40h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/23![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$826
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/308:25 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops43h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$839
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/48:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops38h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$858
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/21. 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 5/223:20 pm
MDW
- JNB
3 stops32h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/21![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$908
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 March 26, 2026.
Round-trip from | $980 (oojo) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $615 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,016 |
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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 March 26, 2026.
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ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/16
7:20 pm-8:50 am
1 stop30h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/26
8:40 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop25h 25m
$1,146
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 4/17
6:00 am-8:50 am
2 stops43h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/26
8:40 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop25h 25m
$1,252
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/13
5:20 pm-8:50 am
2 stops56h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/23
2:45 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop31h 20m
$1,300
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/12
12:20 pm-8:50 am
2 stops37h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/20
2:45 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop31h 20m
$1,353
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 6/18
2:00 pm-8:20 am
1 stop35h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 7/2
9:50 am-3:40 pm
1 stop36h 50m
$1,395
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 5/4
7:20 pm-3:15 pm
3 stops36h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/13
2:45 pm-5:04 pm
2 stops33h 19m
$1,423
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/13
8:35 pm-5:30 am
1 stop25h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 4/23
7:10 pm-3:45 pm
1 stop27h 35m
$1,528
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 5/16
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 5/22
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$1,678
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 5/15
2:00 pm-8:15 am
1 stop35h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 5/22
9:45 am-8:35 am
1 stop29h 50m
$1,712
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 5/12
8:10 pm-10:30 am
1 stop31h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 5/27
6:00 pm-9:40 am
1 stop22h 40m
$1,751
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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg
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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 March 13, 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 $1,200). 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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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 March 26, 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.
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Overall
7.9
Food
7.2
Entertainment
7.8
Comfort
7.9
Crew
8.5
Boarding
8.1
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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Discover the top 10 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 March 26, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$816 | Average$1,598 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$882 | Average$1,132 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$920 | Average$1,351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$947 | Average$1,246 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$977 | Average$1,183 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$1,053 | Average$1,337 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,054 | Average$1,505 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,132 | Average$1,686 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,159 | Average$1,381 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% |