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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R10 417

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 26/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Apr 16 — Apr 231
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 17 March 2026.

Sun 26/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R14 191
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 275
Fri 10/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 342
Fri 17/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R14 459
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 1/614:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R14 543
Mon 8/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 18/621:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 14/3R14 694
Wed 22/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 4/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R14 828
Wed 7/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 17/1021:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R14 996
Fri 24/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/3R15 164
Thu 12/1119:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1120:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 231
Mon 7/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 17/920:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 14/3R15 247
Tue 5/523:15
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops26h 21m
Delta
Tue 26/513:22
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops24h 58m
Delta
Deal found 16/3R18 804

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 17 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 191

One-way from

R10 417

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 562
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 88h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 246 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 204 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R17 026

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

21:15-15:59

2 stops25h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

20:50-9:25

1 stop29h 35m

R17 210

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 15/5

21:15-14:00

2 stops47h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/5

22:20-9:25

2 stops28h 05m

R18 636

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

23:15-14:30

1 stop22h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 29/5

13:04-21:20

2 stops25h 16m

R18 854

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/5

21:55-21:53

1 stop30h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R19 038

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/5

9:27-19:40

2 stops27h 13m

R19 676

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/4

23:15-18:02

2 stops25h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/10

7:05-19:00

2 stops28h 55m

R20 313

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

19:00-12:55

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 6/5

14:40-18:30

1 stop20h 50m

R20 582

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

9:50-15:40

1 stop36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/7

10:48-8:20

2 stops38h 32m

R20 682

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 24/4

20:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

19:20-8:50

1 stop30h 30m

R21 202

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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 13 March 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 R13 419). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 556). 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 17 March 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
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
9 432 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
1 426 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
4 258 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
7 799 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 473 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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 R17 026, Ethiopian Air can have you in Chicago from Johannesburg in 24h 45m. The distance from Johannesburg to Chicago is about 14008 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 R13 416. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R14 234 and R14 593, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 24% 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 R9 553. Users have also found prices from R10 438 and R11 064 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, respectively.

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

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

  • 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 R13 419). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 556). 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 AirwaysCheapestR13 416AverageR16 914FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 234AverageR15 221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 593AverageR16 055FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 572AverageR22 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 412AverageR17 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 674AverageR18 318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 784AverageR17 840FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 575AverageR22 355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 966AverageR26 542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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