JNB - CHI

$678 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago departing on 7/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Everything you should know

Cheapest round-trip
$1,056
Typical prices: $1,316-$1,014
Etihad Airways
Mon 9/7Wed 3/3
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$678
Typical prices: $797-$974
Egyptair
Fri 7/31
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
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Etihad Airways
Cheapest • from $1,056 (round-trip)
KLM
Best reviews • 7.8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg and Chicago. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg $861 (round-trip)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 20h 44m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 11% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 22% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago (JNB-CHI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to Chicago 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 Johannesburg to Chicago

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 3:40 pm
JNB
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ORD
36h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 10m
1 stop
$1,056Etihad Airways
Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:39 am - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
39h 41m
2 stops
$1,083Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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ORD
33h 25m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
7:20 pm - 9:00 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 40m
1 stop
$1,097Qatar Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 10:06 pm
JNB
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ORD
32h 51m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:35 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
-
JNB
34h 45m
2 stops
$1,121Delta
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25
Delta Logo
9:40 pm - 9:45 pm
JNB
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MDW
31h 05m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 8:20 am
MDW
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JNB
35h 20m
2 stops
$1,131Delta
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 11:00 am
JNB
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ORD
23h 00m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:00 am - 6:30 pm
ORD
-
JNB
25h 30m
2 stops
$1,131United Airlines
Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Aug 11
United Airlines Logo
7:00 pm - 6:34 pm
JNB
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ORD
30h 34m
2 stops
United Airlines Logo
2:00 pm - 6:30 pm
ORD
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JNB
21h 30m
2 stops
$1,137United Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
Delta Logo
8:15 pm - 9:46 pm
JNB
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MDW
32h 31m
2 stops
Delta Logo
1:05 pm - 8:20 am
MDW
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
$1,137Delta
Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Jul 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$1,140Ethiopian Air
Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:01 pm
JNB
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MDW
25h 46m
2 stops
KLM Logo
1:00 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
25h 20m
2 stops
$1,785KLM
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to Chicago flights

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

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

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

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is February, where tickets cost $627 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $940 and $873 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 11% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$678
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 31% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to Chicago based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Chicago flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago was $678 for a one-way ticket and $1,056 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago.

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

    Johannesburg is served by only 1 airport and there are 2 airports in Chicago. You will leave Johannesburg from Johannesburg OR Tambo and you will be arriving in Chicago at one of these airports: Chicago Midway or Chicago O'Hare Intl.

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

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

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

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

    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 Johannesburg to Chicago.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Chicago?

    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 Chicago with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

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

    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 Chicago from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Johannesburg to Chicago

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago. 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to Chicago? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.8
KLMOverall score based on 1522 reviews
7.7Comfort
7.2Entertainment
7.3Food
8.4Crew
7.8Boarding
Airline reviews

As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

10.0 ExcellentGeorge, May 2026
OTP - AMS
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As always, it’s a pleasure to travel with KLM. It is one of my favorite airlines.

Outstanding even though the 330 was one of the oldest in the fleet. The difference was the attentiveness and responsiveness of a really experienced flight attendant. For airline food great variety of interesting choices and good tastes supported by a good wine selection.

There were no charge points for phones on the economy seats. The seats were comfortable overall. Food was okay.. flight was on time

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

Delay and had to run between flight to get my connection due to this delay but besides that the overall experience was ok. I arrived with just an hour of delay.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

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Johannesburg (JNB)