How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

For as low as R16 290, Ethiopian Air can have you in Chicago from Johannesburg in 31h 30m. 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 R12 798. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R13 217 and R14 803, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 27% 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 R6 887. Users have also found prices from R9 194 and R10 027 on Qatar Airways and British Airways, respectively.

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.

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).

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

Before booking your flight from Johannesburg to Chicago, check out the most popular airlines for this route: United Airlines, Etihad Airways or Qatar Airways.

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

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Chicago as you normally would.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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

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

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Johannesburg to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 August 2026.

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Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Chicago

Round-trip from	R15 378
One-way from	R9 841
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R17 106

Ethiopian Air
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57h 50m total
Johannesburg to Chicago

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago (average of R14 898). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 667). 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.

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 R15 570 and R17 522 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 378 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3–Oct 10).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago, you should look to book at least 65 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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

1 562 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

KLM

7,8

Good

1 562 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 562 reviews

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1 / 20

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 735 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 562 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Turkish Airlines

7,4

Good

4 480 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 562 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

United Airlines

7,4

Good

10 112 reviews

KLM

7,8

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1 562 reviews

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1 / 20

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Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

Etihad Airways

7,3

Good

1 507 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 562 reviews

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1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Abhisek,Aug 2026

JFK - AMS

They didn’t offer any options for breakfast and had only one option which was cold meat and cheese. I would expect at least one more option in premium economy

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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?
For as low as R16 290, Ethiopian Air can have you in Chicago from Johannesburg in 31h 30m. 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 R12 798. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at R13 217 and R14 803, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 27% 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 R6 887. Users have also found prices from R9 194 and R10 027 on Qatar Airways and British Airways, respectively.
Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?
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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago (average of R14 898). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of R23 667). 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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Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 798	AverageR16 399	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 217	AverageR14 689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 803	AverageR17 164	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 872	AverageR22 258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 827	AverageR17 071	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR16 165	AverageR17 189	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 305	AverageR18 453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 884	AverageR22 692	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg to Chicago flights typically cost between R15 570 and R17 522 in October.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 378 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3–Oct 10).

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago, you should look to book at least 65 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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Johannesburg to Chicago flights typically cost between R15 570 and R17 522 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 378 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3–Oct 10).