$686+ 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 9/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to JohannesburgExplore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 6, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 6, 2026.
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/168:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/236:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,310
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/308:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,311
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/318:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,312
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/1111:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/76:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop32h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,314
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/219:45 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 11/292:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,316
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 9/911:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 3/76:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop24h 10m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,317
This Jettzy deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Jettzy is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/238:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,319
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 9/106:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 3/65:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops26h 25m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/4![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,320
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/21:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops46h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,322
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/410:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/62:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,324
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/186:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Mon 8/241:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops42h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/4![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,326
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/1010:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 3/105:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops34h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,327
Best flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/315:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,441
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/611:25 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 10/286:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,475
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/177:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop25h 40m
JetBlue
Mon 8/248:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop25h 10m
JetBlue
Deal found 7/3![JetBlue logo]()
$1,992
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Tue 10/612:28 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 12m
Delta
Wed 10/289:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops27h 10m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$2,030
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 10/181:00 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 11/19:40 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops32h 45m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,091
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 8/1612:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops25h 34m
KLM
Sun 8/2311:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
KLM
Deal found 7/2![KLM logo]()
$2,288
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 10/310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/285:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops34h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,472
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 11/15:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops34h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,474
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/1810:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 10/202:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,528
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/2411:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 8/185:55 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,894
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/161:00 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 40m
Delta
Tue 11/109:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop22h 01m
Delta
Deal found 7/5![Delta logo]()
$2,076
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Mon 8/1710:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/245:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,597
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/311:35 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Delta
Wed 10/289:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 7/4![Delta logo]()
$2,101
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/219:45 am
ORD
- JNB
3 stops30h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 11/292:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,646
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 8/1110:54 am
MDW
- JNB
1 stop25h 46m
Delta
Sun 8/309:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop24h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/2![Delta logo]()
$2,276
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops31h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/2312:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
4 stops50h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$2,308
Last-minute flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated July 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated July 6, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/308:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/1![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,311
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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.
Tue 8/115:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 8/309:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop24h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,167
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1112:46 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 54m
Delta
Thu 9/39:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops27h 38m
Delta
Deal found 7/5![Delta logo]()
$2,230
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/115:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Delta
Sun 8/309:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop24h 49m
Delta
Deal found 7/3![Delta logo]()
$2,276
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Thu 8/136:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Tue 8/2512:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops35h 51m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,324
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/168:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/236:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$1,310
This Bravofly deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Bravofly is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/232:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,314
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/171:25 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 55m
KLM
Mon 8/2411:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 46m
KLM
Deal found 7/3![KLM logo]()
$2,285
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. 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 8/186:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Mon 8/241:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops42h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/4![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,326
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 8/209:59 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops28h 21m
Delta
Sun 9/139:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 21m
Delta
Deal found 7/1![Delta logo]()
$2,266
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/2110:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 8/318:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,312
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/226:00 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Wed 9/21:15 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops46h 02m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/3![Kenya Airways logo]()
$1,322
One-way flights from Chicago to JohannesburgSearch for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/108:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$686
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 1/111:45 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops37h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$690
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/1611:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop39h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$710
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/198:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$713
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/107:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops30h 45m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/1![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$802
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/179:50 am
ORD
- JNB
3 stops40h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$810
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/107:25 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops53h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$822
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/238:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/2![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$833
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/278:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops49h 00m
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$836
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ORD
- JNB
3 stops49h 05m
Multiple Airlines
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$894
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MDW
- JNB
2 stops41h 50m
Multiple Airlines
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$906
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- JNB
2 stops41h 50m
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$923
Find flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
Round-trip from | $1,310 (Bravofly) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $686 (IEagle) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | April |
Average price | $1,710 |
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Cheapest round-trip
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 8/21
10:15 am-1:25 pm
1 stop20h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/31
5:30 am-8:15 am
3 stops33h 45m
$1,441
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 10/3
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/28
5:30 am-8:40 am
3 stops34h 10m
$1,472
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 10/18
10:15 am-1:00 am
2 stops31h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 11/1
5:30 am-8:40 am
3 stops34h 10m
$1,474
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 10/6
11:25 am-4:05 pm
2 stops45h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/28
6:50 pm-7:20 pm
1 stop31h 30m
$1,475
Quickest round-trip
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 10/18
10:15 am-1:25 pm
1 stop20h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 10/20
2:30 pm-8:15 am
2 stops24h 45m
$1,528
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/17
10:15 am-1:25 pm
1 stop20h 10m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/24
5:30 am-8:15 am
3 stops33h 45m
$1,597
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 11/21
9:45 am-12:05 am
3 stops30h 20m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 11/29
2:30 pm-7:40 am
2 stops25h 10m
$1,646
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 7/24
11:25 am-10:30 am
1 stop40h 05m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 8/18
5:55 pm-9:40 am
1 stop22h 45m
$1,894
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 8/17
7:20 pm-4:00 am
1 stop25h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 8/24
8:55 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop25h 10m
$1,992
ChicagoJohannesburg
MDW - JNB
MDWJNB
Chicago Midway
Tue 10/6
12:28 pm-7:40 pm
2 stops24h 12m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 10/28
9:55 pm-6:05 pm
2 stops27h 10m
$2,030
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?
Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $554). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,079). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg?
How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 38 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Johannesburg. Reviews last updated July 6, 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.
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
Food
7.2
Overall
7.8
Comfort
7.8
Boarding
8.1
Crew
8.5
Entertainment
7.8
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentAnonymous,May 2026
SEA - KOA
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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg
Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 6, 2026.
| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$816 | Average$1,112 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$882 | Average$1,159 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$980 | Average$1,180 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$998 | Average$1,288 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$1,054 | Average$1,525 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,059 | Average$1,328 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,553 | Average$2,075 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$1,562 | Average$1,674 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% |