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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R9 566

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Mei 14 — Mei 211
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 14 April 2026.

Selasa 27/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Rabu 25/1113:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R15 290
Rabu 9/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Rabu 3/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4R15 735
Khamis 2/79:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Jumaat 17/714:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/4R16 180
Isnin 7/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Rabu 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 10/4R17 186
Isnin 4/519:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Jumaat 8/519:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop32h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 11/4R17 236
Isnin 7/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Rabu 3/311:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 648
Rabu 25/1115:05
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 42m
United Airlines
Selasa 19/121:30
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops37h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 962
Isnin 3/89:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Jumaat 4/914:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/4R18 094
Khamis 28/519:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Khamis 4/619:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R18 209
Isnin 7/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Kenya Airways
Rabu 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 11/4R18 242
Isnin 15/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Selasa 16/621:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 10/4R18 325
Ahad 24/520:25
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops29h 08m
Delta
Sabtu 6/69:22
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops28h 58m
Delta
Deal found 13/4R23 256

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 14 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 735

One-way from

R9 566

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 929
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 9/9-3/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 28/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 28h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 511 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 765 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Isnin 7/9

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Rabu 3/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R18 308

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jumaat 29/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jumaat 5/6

16:33-4:00

2 stops28h 27m

R19 133

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Isnin 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Selasa 16/6

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R19 298

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Isnin 6/7

9:50-17:20

2 stops38h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Isnin 13/7

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R19 875

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Isnin 7/9

8:45-12:55

2 stops35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Rabu 3/3

18:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R20 419

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Rabu 27/5

13:30-15:45

1 stop33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Rabu 3/6

20:35-20:35

1 stop41h 00m

R22 481

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Selasa 21/7

14:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Rabu 5/8

16:16-4:00

2 stops28h 44m

R22 794

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Jumaat 24/4

19:50-6:40

2 stops41h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sabtu 30/5

15:24-10:30

2 stops36h 06m

R24 196

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Isnin 7/9

18:00-18:05

2 stops31h 05m

Chicago Midway

Rabu 3/3

13:00-22:05

2 stops25h 05m

R24 279

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Selasa 26/5

20:25-18:33

2 stops29h 08m

Chicago Midway

Selasa 2/6

9:22-21:20

2 stops28h 58m

R24 906

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago

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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 10 April 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 195). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of R16 593). 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 14 April 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
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
9 585 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
1 428 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
4 305 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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
7 885 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

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 R18 308, Turkish Airlines can have you in Chicago from Johannesburg in 22h 40m. 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 189. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R13 623 and R14 488, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 23% 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 Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 099. Users have also found prices from R9 393 and R10 264 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, 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 195). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in April is currently the most expensive (average of R16 593). 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 189AverageR15 929FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 623AverageR14 766FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 488AverageR19 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 308AverageR20 709FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 235AverageR17 366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR16 504AverageR17 248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 506AverageR18 268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 804AverageR21 751FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 632AverageR25 518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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