Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R10 378
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 25/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Dec 19 — Dec 261
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Saturday
Cheap 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 19 November 2025.
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 19 November 2025.
Mon 15/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R17 698
Sun 14/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/11R17 956
Wed 17/1219:20JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 02mKLM
Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/11R18 007
Tue 16/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/18:00ORD - JNB
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R18 025
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops45h 11mDelta
Thu 8/118:14MDW - JNB
2 stops40h 46mDelta
Deal found 18/11R18 265
Tue 16/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R18 334
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops45h 11mDelta
Fri 9/118:30MDW - JNB
2 stops43h 35mDelta
Deal found 18/11R18 420
Mon 15/1219:20JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R18 454
Mon 15/1219:20JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 25mKLM
Fri 9/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/11R18 557
Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/127:35ORD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11R18 643
Mon 1/121:35JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/18:45ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R18 660
Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Sun 4/121:50ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R18 901
Best flights from Johannesburg to Chicago
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 19 November 2025.
Thu 11/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/17:45ORD - JNB
2 stops32h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R19 554
Thu 12/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 1/823:50ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 18/11R20 430
Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/114:37ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11R20 499
Sun 14/1222:00JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 18mDelta
Wed 31/129:29MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Deal found 18/11R20 843
Sat 6/1214:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/11R21 100
Fri 12/121:35JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 08mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/18:45ORD - JNB
2 stops23h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R20 155
Sat 6/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Sat 3/15:30ORD - JNB
1 stop29h 30mDelta
Deal found 19/11R21 324
Sat 6/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop32h 20mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/114:44ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/11R21 444
Fri 19/1214:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Fri 2/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/11R22 320
Sat 6/1212:05JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/18:00ORD - JNB
2 stops42h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R21 736
Tue 16/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Thu 1/16:00MDW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 18/11R22 131
Wed 17/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 40mDelta
Wed 31/129:29MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Deal found 18/11R23 197
Wed 25/321:55JNB - MDW
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Sun 29/318:45MDW - JNB
2 stops65h 55mDelta
Deal found 18/11R23 918
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Fri 9/16:45MDW - JNB
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Deal found 18/11R24 331
Sat 13/1221:55JNB - MDW
1 stop26h 23mDelta
Wed 31/129:29MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Deal found 19/11R24 348
Wed 17/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 40mDelta
Thu 1/16:00MDW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 18/11R25 190
Last-minute flights from Johannesburg to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Chicago. Data last updated 19 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Mon 1/121:35JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 08mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/18:45ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R18 660
Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 35mLufthansa
Sun 4/121:50ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/11R18 901
Sun 14/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/11R17 956
Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/127:35ORD - JNB
2 stops27h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/11R18 643
Mon 15/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 8/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R17 698
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops45h 11mDelta
Thu 8/118:14MDW - JNB
2 stops40h 46mDelta
Deal found 18/11R18 265
Mon 15/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops45h 11mDelta
Fri 9/118:30MDW - JNB
2 stops43h 35mDelta
Deal found 18/11R18 420
Mon 15/1219:20JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 50mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R18 454
Mon 15/1219:20JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 25mKLM
Fri 9/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/11R18 557
Tue 16/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 46mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/18:00ORD - JNB
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 18/11R18 025
Tue 16/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 18/11R18 334
Wed 17/1219:20JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 02mKLM
Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 18/11R18 007
One-way flights from Johannesburg to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from Johannesburg to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
Mon 24/111:35JNB - ORD
2 stops48h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R10 378
Tue 25/119:25JNB - ORD
1 stop37h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R10 722
Wed 15/420:40JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways
Deal found 19/11R10 928
Wed 15/417:00JNB - ORD
3 stops32h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R11 598
Mon 24/119:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 19/11R12 457
Mon 24/1116:50JNB - MDW
3 stops37h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R13 248
Mon 24/1116:50JNB - ORD
3 stops39h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R13 248
Wed 15/416:50JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 19/11R13 282
Tue 14/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops42h 26mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R13 540
Sat 13/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/11R14 296
Mon 2/220:30JNB - ORD
1 stop26h 00mQatar Airways
Deal found 18/11R14 348
Sat 13/1212:05JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 38mKenya Airways
Deal found 19/11R14 365
Cheapflights Fare Finder
Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 11/12
17:00-12:43
2 stops27h 43m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/1
7:45-0:25
2 stops32h 40m
R19 554
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Fri 12/12
1:35-12:43
2 stops43h 08m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 10/1
8:45-15:50
2 stops23h 05m
R20 155
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 12/3
19:10-11:05
1 stop22h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 1/8
23:50-10:35
1 stop27h 45m
R20 430
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 11/12
19:45-11:10
1 stop23h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sun 4/1
14:37-18:35
1 stop19h 58m
R20 499
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sun 14/12
22:00-18:18
2 stops28h 18m
Chicago Midway
Wed 31/12
9:29-22:05
2 stops28h 36m
R20 843
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/12
14:30-7:40
2 stops25h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/1
9:45-20:10
1 stop26h 25m
R21 100
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/12
23:59-14:20
1 stop22h 21m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/1
5:30-19:00
1 stop29h 30m
R21 324
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/12
19:45-20:05
1 stop32h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/1
14:44-18:35
1 stop19h 51m
R21 444
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 6/12
12:05-12:43
2 stops32h 38m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sat 3/1
8:00-10:55
2 stops42h 55m
R21 736
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 16/12
23:59-18:18
2 stops26h 19m
Chicago Midway
Thu 1/1
6:00-19:00
1 stop29h 00m
R22 131
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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 14 November 2025.
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 746). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 891). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Chicago flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?
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 19 November 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Etihad Airways, andUnited 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.
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Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?
For as low as R20 430, Turkish Airlines can have you in Chicago from Johannesburg in 22h 55m. 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 743. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, with the lowest prices starting at R14 581 and R14 948, respectively. Etihad Airways is priced at 25% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg to Chicago?
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.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?
The majority of London visitors spend their time at Eventim Apollo, London Eye, and Russell Square. Eventim Apollo, London Eye, and Russell Square can be visited by traveling about 16,2 km, 23,6 km, and 23,5 km respectively from London Heathrow. Travellers can rent a car at London Heathrow for an average daily rate of R563 to make sightseeing during their stopover a little easier.
Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg to Chicago flights?
Flights departing from Johannesburg and landing in Chicago stopover in Rome least frequently.
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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago (average of R13 746). Flying from Johannesburg to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of R16 891). 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.
Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago
Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Chicago. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 19 November 2025.
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