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Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

What to know about flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

The distance between Chicago and Johannesburg is approximately 13,994.73 km. Based on Trip.com's data, travel demand peaks in July.

Cheapest one-way
$659
EgyptAir EgyptAir CHI-JNB 37h 40m · 1 stop Wed, Oct 7
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Cheapest round-trip
$974
Virgin Atlantic Virgin Atlantic CHI-JNB 22h 49m · 2 stops Mon, Oct 5 - Mon, Oct 12
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When to travel
November
Cheapest
July
Peak season for travel
Route details
13,994.73 km
Flight distance

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from $659 and round-trip from $974. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

      • ORD 1:51 PM
        22h 49m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 5 | Virgin Atlantic
        JNB 9:55 PM
        25h 19m
        1 stop
        MDW 4:14 PM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Virgin Atlantic
        $974 $1,554
        37% off
        37% off
        $1,554 $974
      • ORD 6:25 PM
        18h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:40 PM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 5 | Delta Air Lines
        JNB 9:55 PM
        26h 3m
        1 stop
        ORD 4:58 PM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Virgin Atlantic
        $991 $1,554
        36% off
        36% off
        $1,554 $991
      • ORD 4:50 PM
        21h 30m
        1 stop
        JNB 9:20 PM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 5 | KLM
        JNB 9:55 PM
        25h 19m
        1 stop
        MDW 4:14 PM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Virgin Atlantic
        $999 $1,554
        36% off
        36% off
        $1,554 $999
      • ORD 5:10 PM
        34h 10m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:20 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 5 | Air France
        JNB 9:55 PM
        25h 19m
        1 stop
        MDW 4:14 PM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Mon, Oct 12 | Virgin Atlantic
        $1,012
        35% off
        $1,554 $1,012
      • ORD 9:15 PM
        30h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 11:00 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 28 | Turkish Airlines
        JNB 12:20 AM
        27h
        1 stop
        ORD 7:20 PM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Thu, Nov 5 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,214
        22% off
        $1,554 $1,214
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:30 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 21 | Turkish Airlines
        JNB 6:50 PM
        23h 10m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:00 AM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Tue, Oct 27 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,218
        22% off
        $1,554 $1,218
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:15 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 11 | Turkish Airlines
        JNB 6:00 PM
        22h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 9:40 AM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Sun, Oct 18 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,221
        21% off
        $1,554 $1,221
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        26h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Sun, Sep 27 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Sun, Oct 4 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,227
        21% off
        $1,554 $1,227
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        20h 15m
        1 stop
        JNB 1:30 PM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 30 | Ethiopian Airlines
        JNB 2:30 PM
        24h 45m
        1 stop
        ORD 8:15 AM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Wed, Oct 7 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $1,227
        21% off
        $1,554 $1,227
      • ORD 9:15 PM
        30h 45m
        1 stop
        JNB 11:00 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Sun, Oct 25 | Turkish Airlines
        JNB 12:20 AM
        42h 40m
        1 stop
        ORD 11:00 AM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Sat, Oct 31 | Turkish Airlines
        $1,227
        21% off
        $1,554 $1,227
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
        JNB 3:00 PM
        6h
        Nonstop
        CHI 4:00 PM
        Johannesburg - Chicago | Sat, Sep 12 | Normal Airline
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      • ORD 10:30 AM
        37h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 7 | EgyptAir
        $659 $1,140
        42% off
        42% off
        $1,140 $659
      • ORD 10:30 AM
        37h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 9 | EgyptAir
        $664 $1,140
        42% off
        42% off
        $1,140 $664
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        31h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:15 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Sun, Sep 27 | Turkish Airlines
        $719 $1,140
        37% off
        37% off
        $1,140 $719
      • ORD 10:30 AM
        37h 40m
        1 stop
        JNB 7:10 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 30 | EgyptAir
        $720
        37% off
        $1,140 $720
      • ORD 11:25 AM
        40h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:30 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Wed, Oct 7 | Turkish Airlines
        $743
        35% off
        $1,140 $743
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:30 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 21 | Turkish Airlines
        $757
        34% off
        $1,140 $757
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:30 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 28 | Turkish Airlines
        $771
        32% off
        $1,140 $771
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:30 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Wed, Sep 9 | Turkish Airlines
        $773
        32% off
        $1,140 $773
      • ORD 8:10 PM
        31h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB 10:30 AM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Mon, Oct 5 | Turkish Airlines
        $829
        27% off
        $1,140 $829
      • ORD 10:15 AM
        26h 55m
        1 stop
        JNB 8:10 PM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Mon, Sep 21 | Ethiopian Airlines
        $900
        21% off
        $1,140 $900
      • CHI 1:00 PM
        17h 25m
        1 stop
        JNB 2:00 PM
        Chicago - Johannesburg | Thu, Sep 10 | Normal Airline
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Which airlines are the most popular for Chicago to Johannesburg flights?

You can choose from 2 airlines that fly from Chicago to Johannesburg, including Qatar Airways, Ethiopian Airlines, EgyptAir has lowest fares on this route.
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Airlines are determined based on actual purchased flight tickets from Chicago to Johannesburg according to previous 12 months data from Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Johannesburg (CHI-JNB)?

    Based on Trip.com data, EgyptAir offers one-way fares as low as $659 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. ORD to JNB on Wed, Oct 7), while Virgin Atlantic offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $974 departing on Mon, Oct 5 and returning on Mon, Oct 12.
  • At the moment, several airlines serve connecting flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, including: Qatar Airways Ethiopian Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings made by users on Trip.com within the last 90 days.
  • By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.
  • To find best deals on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, you can use various tools on Trip.com:
    · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Oct 7, with one-way flights priced at just $659.
    · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is EgyptAir.
    · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
    · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
    · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Johannesburg travel is around July.
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  • The cheapest months to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg is November, when demand for travel is lower.
  • After crunching the numbers on our September flight calendar, it's currently cheapest to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg on September 23, 2026 with EgyptAir, with prices starting at $656.
  • You can arrive at any of the following airports in Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB), and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Flights from O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport (ORD-JNB) are by far the most popular option for this route.
  • The time difference between Johannesburg and Chicago is 8h.
  • Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.
  • Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from Chicago to Johannesburg is $1,367. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.
  • Enter Chicago and Johannesburg, choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

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