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$647+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg

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CHI — JNB
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Johannesburg are usually found in February or January, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 March 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$911
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$668
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$989
From Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2410:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 5/78:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/31$901
This 123 Milhas deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure 123 Milhas is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:25 amORD - JNB
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Wed 5/145:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$921
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/15:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops28h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$953
This Etihad Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Etihad Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/281:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Wed 5/79:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/30$972
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/182:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Sun 5/257:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 35mSWISS
Deal found 3/31$977
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/47:10 amORD - JNB
2 stops44h 45mKenya Airways
Sun 5/115:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 29mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,016
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/79:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 45mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/217:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/29$1,092
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/36:54 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1210:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,109
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/284:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops57h 15mAustrian Airlines
Thu 5/87:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/30$1,214
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/2910:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop27h 05mLufthansa
Tue 5/67:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/31$1,229
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/307:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Sun 5/48:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop25h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/30$1,248
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/43:02 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops23h 18mKLM
Sun 5/1111:15 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 3/30$1,598

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$911

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

11:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/29

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$963

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$972

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

6:35 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

12:10 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops36h 19m

$986

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/9

7:30 am-9:45 am

2 stops43h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/19

5:00 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$1,003

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

6:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

7:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

$1,131

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

2:55 pm-8:35 am

1 stop34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

10:25 am-9:44 am

2 stops30h 19m

$1,147

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/14

10:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/21

9:15 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop26h 45m

$1,169

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

4:20 pm-8:35 am

2 stops57h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

7:00 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops25h 20m

$1,214

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

10:30 pm-8:35 am

1 stop27h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/6

7:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,229

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on March 28, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is 54 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 CHI to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,321 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
770 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,192 reviews

Crew

8.3

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Food

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to Johannesburg. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at $911, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $715 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and SWISS, with prices starting from $768 and $770, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg 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 Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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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Top 9 airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$840Average$1,235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,275Average$1,578FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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