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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg Starting at €557

Whether you’re going for a one-way or round-trip to Johannesburg, we’ve got you covered! Check out these different flight options from Chicago below.

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      • ORD19:05
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB03:55
        Wed, Feb 26|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €557€757
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        €757€557

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Wed, Feb 26, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €557 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:05
        30h 20m
        1 stop
        JNB09:25
        Tue, Feb 25|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €558€757
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        €757€558

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Tue, Feb 25, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €558 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB03:55
        Sun, Mar 23|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €562€757
        26% OFF
        26% OFF
        €757€562

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Sun, Mar 23, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €562 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB09:25
        Sun, Mar 9|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €563
        €563

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Sun, Mar 9, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €563 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        25h 5m
        1 stop
        JNB03:55
        Mon, Mar 17|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €563
        €563

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Mon, Mar 17, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €563 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB09:25
        Mon, Mar 24|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €563
        €563

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Mon, Mar 24, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €563 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB09:25
        Thu, Mar 27|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €563
        €563

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Thu, Mar 27, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €563 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:05
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB03:55
        Mon, Mar 3|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €564
        €564

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Mon, Mar 3, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €564 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:50
        30h 35m
        1 stop
        JNB09:25
        Sun, Mar 16|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €565
        €565

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Sun, Mar 16, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €565 including taxes and charges.

      • ORD19:05
        24h 50m
        1 stop
        JNB03:55
        Sun, Mar 2|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
        €565
        €565

        Choose Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The one-way connecting flight with Qatar Airways departs from O'Hare International Airport on Sun, Mar 2, arriving at O. R. Tambo International Airport. One-way Prices start from €565 including taxes and charges.

      • CHI01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        JNB02:00 pm
        Sat, Mar 1|Chicago - Johannesburg|Qatar Airways
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Chicago to Johannesburg flight time & flight schedules

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Arrival
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  1. DL2767

    Delta Air Lines

    06:00

    ORD

    2.4h

    09:23

    LGA

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  2. KQ003

    Kenya Airways

    13:45

    JFK

    13.5h

    10:15

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  3. KQ762

    Kenya Airways

    13:00

    NBO

    4.3h

    16:15

    JNB

    SMTWTFS

  4. KQ7018

    Kenya Airways

    07:30

    ORD

    2.3h

    10:49

    JFK

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  5. KQ003

    Kenya Airways

    13:45

    JFK

    13.5h

    10:15

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  6. KQ762

    Kenya Airways

    13:00

    NBO

    4.3h

    16:15

    JNB

    SMTWTFS

  7. DL3863

    Delta Air Lines

    07:30

    ORD

    2.4h

    10:56

    JFK

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  8. KQ003

    Kenya Airways

    13:45

    JFK

    13.5h

    10:15

    NBO

    SMTWTFS

  9. KQ762

    Kenya Airways

    13:00

    NBO

    4.3h

    16:15

    JNB

    SMTWTFS

  10. AA090

    American Airlines

    08:20

    ORD

    7.8h

    22:10

    LHR

    SMTWTFS
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  11. AA6753

    American Airlines

    21:25

    LHR

    11.0h

    09:25

    JNB

    SMTWTFS

  12. ET575

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:15

    ORD

    13.8h

    08:00

    ADD

    S-TW-FS
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  13. ET849

    Ethiopian Airlines

    15:35

    ADD

    5.6h

    20:10

    JNB

    SMTWTFS

  14. ET575

    Ethiopian Airlines

    10:15

    ORD

    13.8h

    08:00

    ADD

    S-TW-FS
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  15. ET809

    Ethiopian Airlines

    08:45

    ADD

    5.3h

    13:05

    JNB

    SMTWTFS

  16. QR726

    Qatar Airways

    19:05

    ORD

    13.3h

    17:20

    DOH

    SMTWTFS
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  17. QR1363

    Qatar Airways

    02:35

    DOH

    8.4h

    10:00

    JNB

    SMTWTFS

  18. TK006

    Turkish Airlines

    20:30

    ORD

    10.7h

    16:10

    IST

    SMTWTFS
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  19. TK038

    Turkish Airlines

    01:50

    IST

    9.8h

    10:35

    JNB

    -M-W-F-

  20. TK006

    Turkish Airlines

    20:30

    ORD

    10.7h

    16:10

    IST

    SMTWTFS
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  21. TK042

    Turkish Airlines

    01:50

    IST

    9.9h

    10:45

    JNB

    S-T-T-S

  22. LH435

    Lufthansa

    21:40

    ORD

    8.5h

    13:10

    MUC

    SMTWTFS
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  23. LH578

    Lufthansa

    19:30

    MUC

    10.6h

    07:05

    JNB

    S-T--F-
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

These price trend charts carefully monitor and predict how flight prices from Chicago to Johannesburg will change. Keep a close eye on them to understand when the best time to buy your tickets is.

Displayed prices are calculated based on the cheapest average weekly prices of the corresponding route on Trip.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg (JNB) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg based on the date and time of your booking. By analyzing data from all airlines, on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg (JNB) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around €1,672.

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in Johannesburg?

    • The distance from O. R. Tambo International Airport to downtown is about 20 km, by taxi about 40 minutes.
    • The distance from Lanseria International Airport to downtown is about 32 km, by taxi about 50 minutes.

  • How many airports are there in Johannesburg (JNB)?

    There are 2 airport(s) near Johannesburg (JNB): Lanseria International Airport and O. R. Tambo International Airport.

How to find a cheap flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Being flexible with your dates to get the cheapest Chicago to Johannesburg ticket.
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Flight Info | Chicago to Johannesburg

Cheapest direct flight price€556
Off-season for travelFebruary
Peak season for travelNovember
Flight distance13,994.73 km
Popular airlineCathay Pacific

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