Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg to Chicago flights typically cost between R16 877 and R21 844 in November. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 620 on Etihad Airways (Nov 6-Nov 10).

Question 1

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg to Chicago flights typically cost between R16 877 and R21 844 in November.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 620 on Etihad Airways (Nov 6-Nov 10).

Question 2

How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

For as low as R14 603, Etihad Airways can have you in Chicago from Johannesburg in 30h 05m. 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.

Question 3

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

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Flying on Etihad Airways is currently your cheapest option to Chicago, with prices starting at R14 082. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R14 461 and R14 843, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 4

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R10 717. Users have also found prices from R13 279 and R18 106 on Turkish Airlines and Virgin Atlantic, respectively.

Question 5

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

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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.

Question 6

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Question 9

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

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Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Chicago, check out the most popular airlines for this route: British Airways, Delta or Emirates.

Question 10

Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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Most of the time, Johannesburg to Chicago flights that have stopovers will stop in London. Johannesburg to Chicago flights stop in Addis Ababa the next most.

Question 11

Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Chicago flights?

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Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Chicago stopover in Rome least frequently.

Question 12

What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

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The majority of London visitors spend their time at Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, and London Eye. Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, and London Eye can be visited by traveling about 16,2 km, 20,1 km, and 23,6 km respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of R647 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.

Question 13

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

Question 14

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 30 days in advance to save up to 11% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 30 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R17 931, or R20 476 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Chicago from Johannesburg average R18 825. You can even find prices in February for less than R18 825, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as R14 045. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Johannesburg. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 12%.

Question 16

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CHI?

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One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

Question 17

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

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

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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

Question 19

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

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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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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When you search for this flight from Johannesburg to Chicago, Cheapflights searches on 900+ travel sites to save you time finding great flight deals online. Additionally, we offer filter features so you can choose a preferred cabin class or airline, see different price ranges, and much more so you can book the flight for you.

Question 21

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.

Question 22

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Chicago with no change fees?

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Round-trip from	R14 620
One-way from	R10 717
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R19 552

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR14 082	AverageR17 248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 461	AverageR16 958	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 843	AverageR16 338	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 045	AverageR20 287	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 474	AverageR23 702	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR16 870	AverageR18 413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR17 251	AverageR19 550	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR17 437	AverageR17 466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 762	AverageR24 148	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 184	AverageR25 590	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R10 717

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Chicago are usually found in February or October, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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