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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R9 154

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 12/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Mar 29 — Apr 51
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 27 February 2026.

Wed 15/48:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 4/510:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R13 270
Tue 24/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R13 318
Wed 15/418:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 4/520:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/2R13 525
Wed 4/38:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 23/2R13 779
Wed 25/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R13 795
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2R14 145
Sun 22/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 8/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R14 224
Tue 24/38:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R14 256
Tue 9/617:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/811:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2R14 462
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2R14 558
Wed 25/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R14 701
Sun 22/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R15 003

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Johannesburg (ZA1) to Chicago (CHI). 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 27 February 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 270

One-way from

R9 154

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 066
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 15/4-4/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 12/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 000 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 481 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:25-18:05

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

18:10-8:50

2 stops31h 40m

R16 083

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

21:15-7:00

1 stop26h 45m

R16 147

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

21:55-18:05

2 stops27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/6

17:10-11:05

1 stop34h 55m

R16 513

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/6

17:10-11:05

1 stop34h 55m

R16 560

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

21:55-16:29

2 stops25h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/6

17:10-11:05

1 stop34h 55m

R16 576

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/6

20:25-18:31

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago Midway

Tue 18/8

13:00-19:40

2 stops23h 40m

R16 878

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/3

19:20-17:54

2 stops29h 34m

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/4

6:00-19:40

1 stop30h 40m

R17 879

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

10:15-21:20

2 stops28h 05m

R17 959

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

22:50-8:15

2 stops40h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 20/4

10:15-0:05

2 stops30h 50m

R18 245

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

18:00-15:10

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/7

11:10-19:40

1 stop25h 30m

R19 818

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 20 February 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago (average of R12 714). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 718). 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 Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 27 February 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg to Chicago have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 351 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 420 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 240 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 772 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 460 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    For as low as R16 083, Delta can have you in Chicago from Johannesburg in 28h 40m. The distance from Johannesburg to Chicago is about 14008 km.

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

    Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at R12 711. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R13 486 and R13 826, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 842. Users have also found prices from R9 890 and R10 483 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago (average of R12 714). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 718). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 711AverageR16 026FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 486AverageR14 599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 826AverageR15 212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 633AverageR18 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 754AverageR21 490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 489AverageR16 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 798AverageR17 412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 903AverageR16 902FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 652AverageR21 181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 606AverageR23 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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