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$701 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Cheapest round-trip
$1,251
Typical prices: $1,951-$1,344
Egyptair
Wed 9/9Wed 12/9
ORD - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$701
Typical prices: $815-$1,201
Turkish Airlines
Wed 11/25
ORD - JNB • 1 stop
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Best reviews • 7.8 score
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Cheapest • Avg $764 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 18h 39m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg (CHI-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Dec 9
Egyptair Logo
10:30 am - 7:10 am
ORD
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JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 4:15 am
JNB
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ORD
38h 30m
1 stop
$1,251Egyptair
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 11:00 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:20 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 30m
1 stop
$1,254Turkish Airlines
Sat, Oct 24 - Wed, Oct 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
9:15 pm - 11:00 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 7:20 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 30m
1 stop
$1,255Turkish Airlines
Sat, Sep 19 - Sat, Oct 3
Kenya Airways Logo
6:30 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 20m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 11:47 am
JNB
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ORD
30h 37m
2 stops
$1,262Kenya Airways
Thu, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:10 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
38h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:47 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 47m
2 stops
$1,273Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 20 - Sun, Oct 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
24h 45m
2 stops
$1,278Ethiopian Air
Mon, Aug 24 - Mon, Sep 7
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7:20 pm - 4:00 am
ORD
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
8:55 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
1 stop
$1,284Qatar Airways
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 10:00 pm
MDW
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JNB
25h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 11:56 am
JNB
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MDW
22h 01m
1 stop
$2,364Delta
Fri, Nov 20 - Sun, Nov 29
Delta Logo
12:30 pm - 10:00 pm
MDW
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JNB
25h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 6:37 pm
JNB
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MDW
28h 42m
2 stops
$2,368Delta
Tue, Jun 16 - Sat, Jul 18
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1:26 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 54m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:18 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 03m
2 stops
$2,404KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in September.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $554 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,079 and $841 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$701
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the best means of transport to the city center from JNB airport?

    The airport primarily provides links to private cab services as well as a rail network that runs into the heart of the city. A cab traveling to or from the airport in Johannesburg takes around 40min.

  • Are there rental car facilities at JNB airport?

    Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Europcar, and Bidvest are just some of the vehicle rental agencies you may find at Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport. First Automobile, Tempest, Select Car Hire, and Woodford are just a few more of the car rental agencies you will find at JNB. Companies competing to serve tenants coming at JNB in Johannesburg provide competitive pricing and services.

  • Are there hotels near ORD airport?

    The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest hotel to the airport terminals (Terminals 1, 2, and 3) without actually sleeping on the tarmac. No matter what time of day you have to leave, you may take advantage of the free 24h shuttle service and front desk service.

  • Where can I park at ORD airport?

    Long-term parkers at O'Hare International Airport may choose between the Daily Parking Garage, the Daily Lots, or the Economy Parking Lots. Economy parking is located north of the International Parking Lot and northeast of the domestic terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $701 for a one-way ticket and $1,251 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago and Johannesburg?

    A passport is required to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Johannesburg (Johannesburg OR Tambo). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $845 and an overall rating of 7.8, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,370 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • If you are traveling from Chicago, you can use either the O'Hare International (ORD) Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). While O'Hare is the primary airport for international travel into and out of Chicago, MDW is considered the secondary airport.
  • Visit one of the airport lounges at either ORD or MDW to make the most of the time you have before or after your flight. These lounges are accessible at both airports.
  • Nursing rooms are available for use by travelers at both the ORD and MDW airports, which are the two main airports in the area. These rooms are equipped with nursing pods as well as stations that have been designed specifically for women who are breastfeeding their small children. They were created with the intention of giving women a calm setting in which they could nurse their infants or pump breast milk in order to cater to the requirements of their family.
  • Terminals A and B at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) are linked to one another by a central terminal building that manages check-in and baggage, and that also enables passengers to go between Terminals A and B through either the landside or the airside. The airport is home to well over one hundred different stores, restaurants, cafés, bars, and other types of service providers; however, the majority of the shops and eateries shut at 11pm . Wi-Fi is offered to guests as a means of helping them pass the time.
  • Services are available at JNB and the Chicago airports (MDW and ORD) to help travelers who are having trouble finding their way about the airport or making full use of its numerous amenities. Any time before, during, or after your trip, you may reach out to them for more details on their wheelchair rental and airport transportation services.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Chicago to Johannesburg

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.8
DeltaOverall score based on 8396 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.8Entertainment
7.8Comfort
7.2Food
8.5Crew
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Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
PHL - ATL
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Connection flights should be spaced out farther because too close I missed my connection.

Definitely a southern flavor. Cordiality was evident even though no drinks or snacks were served.

On time! There were plenty of airport employees who were able to keep us moving in the right direction. The crew on the plane were professional.

Left /arrived on time. Decent seat space. Like the wifi/plugs and entertainment. Windows and tray table were kinda gross. Attendants didn't start snack service til 40mins before landing. Two rows before us, captain came on to say there's turbulence and recalled staff to seats. So, no drink/snack. Later, attendants didn't stop to see if we had trash nor even look our way. Felt invisible! Almost all pilot announcements were not only unintelligible, but so quiet. We had no idea what she said.

Average seat comfort, a drink and chips were provided, early boarding because we checked a carryon at the gate was nice. Ticket pricing shenanigans, including fees to pick a seat, check a bag, and get food onboard - evidence the industry is reinvigorating last century’s strategies- destroys the experience before one ever arrives at the airport. It’s difficult to recognize any value or sustain loyalty in the end-to-end process making air travel more drudgery than pleasure.

Gate agent was unhelpful for handicapped boarding. Flight attendant seemed untrained.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

The crew were efficient. The pilots seemed professional. It was a bit chilly in our seats. The sheet provided weren’t very helpful.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Excellent experience with business class area. Staff was attentive and food was amazing. Only one bathroom for business class which was logistically difficult for the staff while preparing meals. Need to offer fluids with meals. I did not get enough water to drink. But overall I rate it 5 star.

On time, great food, good drink selection! Only down was alcohol-free lounge. Lufthansa had a much better offering!

Be honest of what you sell: This was sold as Business Class on all three legs, while the JetBlue plane didn't even have business class seats, and wanted $164 for extra legroom seats.

Seat assignments for family traveling with 2 children. Loud crowd during sleep time

It was crowded… the bathrooms dirty and smelly. The seats have been made even smaller.

delayed to take off from detroit by 3 hours lost baggage in istanbul and now in venice without baggage

Seats were very tight with poor legroom - and I am average height. During the 12 hour flight, tiny paper cups of drinks we're only offered during the super and breakfast services, with the crew nowhere to be seen in between. One of the bathrooms was out of order, leading to long lines waiting to use the remaining two available to the economy class passengers.

short flight but we still got a very nice lunch and the crew did an excellent job in taking care of us

For that price on Business class, I expected to have the pod seats. These were configured as 2/3/2 and my seat mate talked half the flight with a friend across the isle, loudly. Very uncouth.

The ground crew members at check in counter were courteous. The boarding was seamless. Flight departed as scheduled. Service on board was great

Boarded early; and arrived home 40 mins early. After a long flight, it’s nice to be back home early. These flights have no amenities; no snacks. So need to bring your own

A long delay. Don't travel late in the day.

Super friendly with lots of drink options an entertainment. Friendly crew.

The crew was great. Very friendly and responsive. The plane was old, small and tight. We ran out of overhead space and I had to check. Middle seat was particularly tight.

Several missed and almost missed connections. It felt like everything was being patched together last minute without enough resources and it ended up being an extremely stressful experience that basically ruined our weekend on the west coast. What a waste.

Crew was friendly. Seats are too narrow, particularly when a big person is in the adjacent seat, but I understand this is due to smaller planes usually flight into Lincoln. I have experienced several flight delays going out and coming into Lincoln airport, I say maybe 50% or higher of the flights I've taken out of this airport have been delayed.

Great flight. Boarded efficiently. Arrived early at CLT. There was no in flight entertainment on this aircraft. Great crew.

The seat was comfortable. There was a lot of turbulence. If it weren't for that,it would have been okay.

Poor communication, flight was delayed for preventable reasons. I missed my connection.

The boarding timing needs to be improved. The flight was delayed again because it took way too long to board. I was already exhausted from sleeping at the airport and spending all day there due to delay from my previous flight that connected in Chicago.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

To the Ethiopian Airlines Customer Relations Team, I am writing to formally express my disappointment regarding my recent travel experience with Ethiopian Airlines on flight 629/352. Unfortunately, the level of service provided fell significantly short of the standards I expected from your airline. I would like to highlight the following serious issues encountered during the journey: • Cabin Condition and Hygiene: The aircraft cabin was notably poorly maintained. The seating area was dirty, and there was a persistent, unpleasant odor throughout the flight, which made the environment very uncomfortable for passengers. • Inadequate Service: The overall level of service provided by the staff was unsatisfactory and did not reflect a professional passenger experience. • Baggage Loss: Upon arrival, I was informed that my luggage was lost. This is particularly distressing as it has caused significant personal inconvenience and disruption to my schedule. As a frequent traveler, I value reliability and a clean cabin environment. I request that you investigate these matters immediately, provide an update on the status of my missing baggage, and outline how you intend to compensate for these failures in service. I look forward to your prompt response and a resolution to my lost luggage claim. Sincerely, Puguh

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

My pillow had a shoe print on it, when I asked if I can have another pillow, I was told “I’m sorry but it is one pillow per guest, do YOU want to turn it inside out” to which I responded , no thanks I will go without. This is generally not ok, but For the price tag I paid flying business this is absolutely unacceptable. Hopefully American Airlines can update their accommodations to bedding that is not tossed on the ground and stepped on, or at least have a couple of extra pillows in hand, incase someone had decided to step on the pillows for what ever reason

American Airlines II: Delay Boogaloo. Multiple gate changes, delays, boarded and then MORE delays. I hate to say this won’t matter, but posting stuff about major corporations in 2026 is a post-modern “scream into the void.” Was multiple hours late coming home, so there you go.

Our flight was cancelled while we are on our way to the airport. So, no notice. We were rescheduled to another airline with a 2 hour later takeoff and so arrived at our destination on time. We pre-paid American Airlines $190 to upgrade our seats. No refund. So no use for AA or Kayak.

Terrible, horrible, disappointing- without telling us they changed planes and moved and separated our seats to opposite sides - said they changed seats putting us together - got to airport to find no, they did not - we sat opposing sides of plane - food overly salty to inedible, never saw stewardess but once - it was terrible

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Original flight was on time, then late, then changed gates...4 times. Once our newest plane came in, it was fine.

I almost missed my flight and they helped me out enormously

Delays experienced in boarding/take off due to incoming plane delayed. However, the boarding time/depart time in the app was significantly delayed in providing these updates. Usually not updated until an hour after we should have already boarded. Poorly managed.

Moved to earlier flight which unexpectedly had maintenance issues initially indicated as quick fix to ultimately plane changes. Moved back to original flight, also delayed. In all cases customer updates and communication very unclear, no updates on drivers for delays.

Typical AA - late by 90+ mn. Gate changed twice... Changed the departure time 6 times No explanation, no communication on reasons for delay I travel with AA twice a year... and it is consistently very poor.. I will continue to use AA only when i have to.

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