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Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg from $749

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 9/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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The best prices from Chicago to Johannesburg are usually found in November or January, booked 33 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 23, 2024.

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July

Cheapest in

November

Round-trip from

$1,187

One-way from

$835
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What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 21% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg at least 34 days early can save you up to 23% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 34 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Chicago to Johannesburg for as little as $970 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $1,315 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in July. For low rates, November can be a great choice for travel to Johannesburg. Flights to Johannesburg from Chicago in November are about $1,124 on average during November, but can be found for as low as $837.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg (CHI - JNB)?

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 27% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Lufthansa flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Lufthansa for the route between Chicago and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Consider these cheap Lufthansa flights we've found departing from Chicago to Johannesburg. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
Fri 5/109:10 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 20mLufthansa
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,136
Fri 5/109:10 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 20mLufthansa
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$1,142
Sun 4/286:10 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 20mLufthansa
Sun 5/57:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$1,159

Cheap United Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Chicago and Johannesburg. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Have a look at some of the cheapest available United Airlines flights departing from Chicago and landing in Johannesburg. If these deals don't fit your criteria, make sure to check back soon as new deals are always added.
Mon 4/292:09 pmORD - JNB
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,011
Mon 4/297:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/710:25 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,016
Thu 5/94:04 pmORD - JNB
1 stop18h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,031
Thu 5/91:23 pmORD - JNB
2 stops21h 22mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,035
Wed 5/89:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops37h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,052
Sun 4/283:35 pmORD - JNB
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,061
Wed 5/86:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,064
Thu 5/94:04 pmORD - JNB
1 stop18h 41mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/197:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,071
Sat 5/112:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,081

Cheap Chicago to Johannesburg flights in April & May 2024

Find cheap flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg specifically for the months of April and May 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Prices were last updated on April 23, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Thu 5/92:02 pmORD - JNB
2 stops37h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 5/206:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/22$925
Sat 5/252:02 pmORD - JNB
2 stops37h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 6/66:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/22$969
Tue 5/710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/182:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$974
Thu 5/210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/122:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,001
Mon 4/292:09 pmORD - JNB
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,011
Mon 4/297:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/710:25 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,016
Thu 4/258:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 35mTurkish Airlines
Mon 5/206:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 35mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,017
Mon 4/2212:45 pmMDW - JNB
1 stop23h 15mDelta
Mon 4/296:50 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops29h 30mDelta
Deal found 4/21$1,029
Thu 5/94:04 pmORD - JNB
1 stop18h 41mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/207:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,031

Chicago to Johannesburg 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Chicago and Johannesburg in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Scroll through some of the best deals on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg in 2024. If these deals don't appeal to you, be sure to come back soon for more options.
Sun 11/39:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 11/202:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/21$757
Wed 9/1810:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/92:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$762
Fri 9/1310:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 9/288:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$802
Sat 11/99:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Mon 11/252:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$812
Wed 11/139:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/308:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$814
Wed 10/910:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 10/302:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$817
Fri 9/1310:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 9/2711:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$832
Mon 11/119:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Sat 11/308:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$846
Tue 12/3111:35 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 1/317:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop30h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$848

Chicago to Johannesburg flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from Chicago to Johannesburg departing last-minute. To prevent any unwanted surprises, users should verify their flight info before booking.
Wed 5/11:00 pmORD - JNB
2 stops38h 15mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 5/116:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops28h 09mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/22$869
Thu 5/26:43 pmORD - JNB
2 stops32h 32mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 5/126:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 51mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 4/22$919
Thu 5/210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/122:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,001
Mon 4/292:09 pmORD - JNB
1 stop20h 36mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,011
Mon 4/297:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 15mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/710:25 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,016
Thu 5/210:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 5/118:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$1,051
Sun 4/283:35 pmORD - JNB
1 stop19h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/73:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,061
Mon 4/297:15 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Wed 5/87:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 30mSWISS
Deal found 4/22$1,063
Wed 5/16:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/133:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$1,085

One-way flights to Johannesburg from Chicago

Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. Those needing a return flight from Chicago to Johannesburg can use the search form above.
Sat 9/281:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/22$749
Mon 5/2010:03 amORD - JNB
3 stops40h 07mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$756
Mon 5/207:15 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/23$782
Tue 5/147:15 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Deal found 4/22$792
Thu 10/1010:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 4/22$794
Mon 5/209:25 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$796
Tue 5/146:00 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 30mLufthansa
Deal found 4/22$806
Sun 9/810:30 pmORD - JNB
2 stops25h 00mLufthansa
Deal found 4/23$817
Tue 5/1411:47 amORD - JNB
3 stops45h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$818

Find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg within your budget

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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.

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Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/18

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

2 stops24h 35m

$762

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/5

2 stops36h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/14

2 stops32h 16m

$869

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/8

2 stops32h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/23

2 stops33h 50m

$890

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/29

2 stops43h 02m

$899

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/14

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/29

1 stop27h 30m

$984

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/13

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/27

2 stops27h 48m

$1,012

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/9

1 stop18h 41m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/20

1 stop24h 55m

$1,031

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/6

1 stop30h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 5/18

2 stops58h 05m

$1,032

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/10

2 stops28h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/20

2 stops24h 15m

$1,136

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When is the best time to 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 January 28, 2024.
The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 33 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.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on April 21, 2024.
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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Johannesburg flight should consider departing on Sunday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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Average price of flights to Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip from Chicago to Johannesburg by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago to Johannesburg is currently $790 while a round-trip flight costs $957. Price data was last updated on April 14, 2024.

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $1,187). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,841). 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.

January

$1,187

February

$1,226

March

$1,283

April

$1,287

May

$1,390

June

$1,572

July

$1,841

August

$1,481

September

$1,324

October

$1,273

November

$1,283

December

$1,388

Temperature and rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

JNB

Temperature

50 - 68 °F

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 April 23, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, such as Lufthansa, United Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
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Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Delta
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

KLM
7.9
Good
1,632 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

SWISS
7.8
Good
2,075 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Qatar Airways
7.7
Good
4,483 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Virgin Atlantic
7.7
Good
751 reviews
Delta
8.1
Very good
11,028 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

8.0

Food

7.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Terrible flight crew that skipped our row for service multiple times.

Related info for your journey

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  • Can I find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg for under $800 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Chicago to Johannesburg for under $800. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Ethiopian Air for just $762, but on average you can expect to pay $902.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Chicago to Johannesburg for under $900?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Chicago to Johannesburg within the next 7 days for less than $900.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at $762, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Virgin Atlantic and American Airlines. These flights start at 32% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg one-way?

    $749 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on SWISS and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $782 and $794, respectively.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Before booking your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, Air France or British Airways.

  • What does ORD to JNB mean?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is ORD and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is JNB. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Johannesburg Lanseria Airport (HLA), Pretoria Wonderboom Apt. Airport (PRY), Sun City Resort Pilansberg Airport (NTY).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Chicago to Johannesburg flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Chicago to Johannesburg flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

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

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

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

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

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

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

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Chicago to Johannesburg flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Chicago to Johannesburg flight deals updated?

    The Chicago to Johannesburg flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/22.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

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 3,086,534 searches. Data last updated April 23, 2024.
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Air FranceCheapest$740Average$1,159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapest$758Average$1,266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapest$760Average$934FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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DeltaCheapest$770Average$1,343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Turkish AirlinesCheapest$785Average$837FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapest$827Average$1,390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$855Average$1,065FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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British AirwaysCheapest$956Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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LufthansaCheapest$1,074Average$2,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,198Average$1,546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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