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$564+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Johannesburg

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CHI — JNB
Mar 18 — Mar 251
Tue 3/18
Tue 3/25
1 adult, Economy
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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 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$880
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$564
(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 13, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/910:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/202:30 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/12$880
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Mon 11/1011:55 amORD - JNB
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/227:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/13$936
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Wed 4/237:10 amORD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/3012:10 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops36h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/12$955
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/191:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Fri 5/99:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/12$970
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sat 4/57:35 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 40mKenya Airways
Tue 4/155:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/12$973
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/114:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop18h 00mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/213:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops23h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/13$999
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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.
Sun 11/210:00 pmORD - JNB
1 stop28h 20mAmerican Airlines
Sun 11/910:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/12$1,056
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 5/112:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Wed 5/217:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 3/12$1,131
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/1610:25 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 05mLufthansa
Wed 4/210:40 amJNB - ORD
2 stops38h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 3/13$1,175
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:05 pmMDW - JNB
1 stop23h 35mDelta
Fri 10/319:55 pmJNB - MDW
1 stop27h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/13$1,574
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 3/302:55 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops23h 25mKLM
Sun 4/611:15 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops25h 47mKLM
Deal found 3/13$1,597
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/12. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:59 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops31h 26mAir France
Wed 5/76:50 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops30h 55mAir France
Deal found 3/12$1,675

Find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg within your budget

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 13, 2025.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/9

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/20

2:30 pm-8:15 am

1 stop24h 45m

$880

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

7:35 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/16

12:10 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$953

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/23

7:10 am-12:15 am

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/30

12:10 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops36h 45m

$955

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/20

11:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/8

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$962

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/9

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$970

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/19

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

9:20 pm-6:26 pm

2 stops28h 06m

$1,094

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

2:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/21

7:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,131

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/10

10:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/19

9:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 30m

$1,156

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/22

7:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/4

1:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,160

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/7

9:40 pm-8:35 am

2 stops27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/16

7:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,187

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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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 7, 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 13, 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 13, 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
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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
3,205 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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
7,947 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,320 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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
1,564 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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.

Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,541 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,205 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.8

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 $880, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Kenya Airways and Turkish Airlines. These flights start at 25% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    $618 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from JetBlue. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $651 and $691, 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 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$885FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$833Average$1,229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,275Average$1,561FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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