$618+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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 7, 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 7, 2026.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/1511:50 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 11/267:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$913
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/78:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 11/81:35 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops43h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$922
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/2211:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$928
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 4/198:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$943
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/238:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/305:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$954
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/711:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 5/156:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$971
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/217:30 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops25h 20m
Kenya Airways
Fri 9/2512:10 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops36h 31m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/4![Kenya Airways logo]()
$972
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/228:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/125:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$973
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/122:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$974
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:51 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 5/159:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop30h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,783
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 5/79:22 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops27h 18m
Delta
Fri 5/159:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop30h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$1,787
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/71:05 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Sat 10/179:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,791
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 7, 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 7, 2026.
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/125:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,080
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/207:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop30h 30m
JetBlue
Mon 4/272:45 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop31h 20m
JetBlue
Deal found 3/6![JetBlue logo]()
$1,571
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/712:51 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 49m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 5/159:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop30h 14m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/2![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,783
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 5/79:22 am
MDW
- JNB
2 stops27h 18m
Delta
Fri 5/159:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop30h 14m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$1,787
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/1911:07 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops27h 13m
KLM
Tue 5/2611:15 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 15m
KLM
Deal found 3/5![KLM logo]()
$1,956
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Mon 4/1310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/295:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,153
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/2010:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops30h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/2710:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops40h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,314
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 3/1910:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 3/225:30 am
JNB
- ORD
3 stops34h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/5![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,349
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/231:22 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops24h 58m
KLM
Sun 5/3111:15 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops25h 41m
KLM
Deal found 3/4![KLM logo]()
$1,967
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/155:10 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 30m
Delta
Fri 5/226:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops30h 56m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$1,971
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Thu 4/910:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 4/225:30 am
JNB
- ORD
4 stops33h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/4![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,486
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/171:05 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 7/89:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,049
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Wed 6/310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops30h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 6/138:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,530
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Sat 8/84:30 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Delta
Tue 8/189:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 32m
Delta
Deal found 3/5![Delta logo]()
$2,048
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/275:12 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop19h 28m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 6/169:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$2,049
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Fri 6/2610:15 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops30h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/48:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,630
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 3/2310:15 am
ORD
- JNB
3 stops42h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/118:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$1,846
Last-minute flights from Chicago to JohannesburgDiscover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated March 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg. Data last updated March 7, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/910:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 3/248:20 am
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/2![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$985
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/101:37 pm
ORD
- JNB
2 stops43h 13m
Kenya Airways
Tue 3/175:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops31h 10m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 3/2![Kenya Airways logo]()
$984
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/2612:47 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop23h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 4/59:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop31h 36m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/3![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,792
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. 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.
Thu 3/266:07 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop17h 53m
Delta
Thu 4/26:00 pm
JNB
- MDW
2 stops30h 54m
Delta
Deal found 3/2![Delta logo]()
$1,828
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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.
Sun 4/510:15 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 4/122:30 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 3/6![Ethiopian Air logo]()
$974
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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.
Tue 4/76:07 pm
MDW
- JNB
1 stop18h 33m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 4/209:55 pm
JNB
- MDW
1 stop25h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 3/4![Virgin Atlantic logo]()
$1,832
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/4. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/1311:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 4/296:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/4![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$982
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sat 4/188:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$980
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. 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.
Sun 4/198:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/276:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$943
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 4/2211:25 am
ORD
- JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 5/125:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$928
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/228:31 am
ORD
- JNB
2 stops24h 19m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 5/125:00 pm
JNB
- ORD
2 stops27h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/6![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$973
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 4/238:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 4/305:50 pm
JNB
- ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/5![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$954
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 7, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 7, 2026.
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/22:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops42h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$618
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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.
Mon 4/138:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Turkish Airlines logo]()
$621
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/81:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops48h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/2![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$641
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/12:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops54h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$660
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/12:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3![Etihad Airways logo]()
$663
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/162:10 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3![Etihad Airways logo]()
$667
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1610:50 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops46h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/3![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$689
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/32:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops37h 55m
Multiple Airlines
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$693
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Mon 4/137:31 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops58h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$699
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Sun 5/172:20 pm
ORD
- JNB
3 stops39h 55m
Multiple Airlines
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$700
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Fri 4/32:00 pm
ORD
- JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
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$703
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Wed 4/82:56 pm
MDW
- JNB
2 stops34h 24m
Multiple Airlines
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$751
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Round-trip from | $922 (Gurufare) |
|---|---|
One-way from | $618 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | March |
Average price | $1,016 |
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ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/5
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 4/12
5:30 am-8:15 am
3 stops33h 45m
$1,080
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/13
10:15 am-1:05 pm
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/29
5:30 am-8:15 am
3 stops33h 45m
$1,153
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/20
10:15 am-12:05 am
2 stops30h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/27
10:50 pm-8:15 am
2 stops40h 25m
$1,314
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 3/19
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 3/22
5:30 am-8:40 am
3 stops34h 10m
$1,349
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 4/9
10:15 am-8:10 pm
1 stop26h 55m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 4/22
5:30 am-8:15 am
4 stops33h 45m
$1,486
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 6/3
10:15 am-12:05 am
2 stops30h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/13
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,530
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 4/20
7:20 pm-8:50 am
1 stop30h 30m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mon 4/27
2:45 pm-3:05 pm
1 stop31h 20m
$1,571
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 6/26
10:15 am-12:05 am
2 stops30h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 7/4
8:20 am-8:15 am
2 stops30h 55m
$1,630
ChicagoJohannesburg
MDW - JNB
MDWJNB
Chicago Midway
Thu 5/7
12:51 pm-7:40 pm
1 stop23h 49m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 5/15
9:55 pm-9:09 pm
1 stop30h 14m
$1,783
ChicagoJohannesburg
MDW - JNB
MDWJNB
Chicago Midway
Thu 5/7
9:22 am-7:40 pm
2 stops27h 18m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 5/15
9:55 pm-9:09 pm
1 stop30h 14m
$1,787
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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 6, 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 $1,197). 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 7, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Delta, United Airlines, and Turkish Airlines from Chicago to Johannesburg by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
Boarding
8.1
Comfort
7.9
Entertainment
7.8
Food
7.2
Crew
8.5
Overall
7.9
Reviews
1 / 20
6.0
GoodJim,Nov 2025
AVL - ATL
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$776 | Average$1,830 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$816 | Average$1,599 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$877 | Average$1,129 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time77% | |
| Cheapest$888 | Average$1,173 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time72% | |
| Cheapest$920 | Average$1,351 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$947 | Average$1,183 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time82% | |
| Cheapest$1,053 | Average$1,337 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time68% | |
| Cheapest$1,054 | Average$1,465 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$1,159 | Average$1,381 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time70% | |
| Cheapest$1,211 | Average$1,686 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% |