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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R10 973

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult

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

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 14 February 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 524

One-way from

R10 973

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 022
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 14/4-1/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
5/5
  • 5/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 38m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R16 280 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 055 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

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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 February 2025.

Mon 14/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Thu 1/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/2R16 524
Sun 27/417:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 3/519:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/2R16 783
Mon 17/1119:45JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 30/1122:00ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/2R17 523
Wed 5/319:40JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Thu 27/37:05ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 55mDelta
Deal found 12/2R17 578
Wed 5/319:25JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 35mBritish Airways
Thu 27/311:42ORD - JNB
2 stops39h 38mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/2R17 597
Wed 5/319:40JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 31mDelta
Thu 27/312:51MDW - JNB
1 stop23h 09mDelta
Deal found 12/2R17 689
Tue 15/423:15JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Tue 29/416:20ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 12/2R17 800
Sun 13/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops42h 55mKenya Airways
Wed 30/47:20ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/2R18 281
Fri 21/39:55JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 30mEtihad Airways
Fri 4/413:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 40mEtihad Airways
Deal found 11/2R18 374
Tue 15/423:15JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 05mKLM
Wed 30/415:02MDW - JNB
2 stops23h 18mKLM
Deal found 12/2R20 650
Sun 27/418:55JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 3/515:30ORD - JNB
2 stops35h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 13/2R23 351
Sun 20/719:00JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 15mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/78:00ORD - JNB
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2R23 832

Find flights from Johannesburg to Chicago within your budget

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Johannesburg

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

8:20-8:05

2 stops30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 524

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

17:55-9:50

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R16 783

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/3

7:05-19:00

1 stop28h 55m

R17 578

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:25-14:00

2 stops26h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 27/3

11:42-10:20

2 stops39h 38m

R17 597

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

19:40-18:11

2 stops30h 31m

Chicago Midway

Thu 27/3

12:51-19:00

1 stop23h 09m

R17 689

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

23:15-14:40

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 800

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 13/4

1:15-13:10

2 stops42h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/4

7:20-0:15

2 stops33h 55m

R18 281

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 21/3

9:55-9:25

1 stop30h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/4

13:55-8:35

1 stop35h 40m

R18 374

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/4

18:50-15:00

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R18 429

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 15/4

23:15-18:20

2 stops26h 05m

Chicago Midway

Wed 30/4

15:02-21:20

2 stops23h 18m

R20 650

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Travel insights for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Johannesburg to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 7 February 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 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 14 February 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% 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 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 February 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM 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.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,9

Overall

8,1

Crew

8,3

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20