Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago
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November 23 - November 30
JNB - Chicago
$1,263
$970
Round trip
November 8 - November 18
JNB - Chicago
$1,268
$995
Round trip
October 23 - October 30
JNB - Chicago
$1,413
$1,008
Round trip
July 13 - July 21
JNB - Chicago
$1,317
$1,017
Round trip
July 23 - July 30
JNB - Chicago
$1,330
$1,053
Round trip
December 22 - December 31
JNB - Chicago
$1,556
$1,053
Round trip
July 16 - July 27
JNB - Chicago
$1,306
$1,060
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July 13 - July 23
JNB - Chicago
$1,310
$1,061
Round trip
September 17 - September 24
JNB - Chicago
$1,307
$1,061
Round trip
October 1 - October 15
JNB - Chicago
$1,349
$1,066
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago
How much is a round trip from Johannesburg to Chicago
Regular price: $1,127 - $1,507
Prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are currently below the regular range.
Regular prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago typically range from $1127 to $1507. The current lowest deal is $970 with Turkish Airlines, for travel from Nov 23-Nov 30.
now $970
Low $1,127
High $1,507
The cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago
The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago is December, with a median price of $742. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $2462. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
December
Flights from $742
August
Flights from $2,462
Direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago
Etihad Airways
Turkish Airlines
Qatar Airways
Deutsche Luft Hansa
Last-minute flights going from Johannesburg to Chicago
Thu, Jun 18
JNB - Chicago
Johannesburg (JNB) - Chicago (ORD)
United Airlines
$1,370
$1,780
One-way
Sat, Jun 20
JNB - Chicago
Johannesburg (JNB) - Chicago (ORD)
Ethiopian Airlines
$1,375
$1,195
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
JNB - Chicago
Johannesburg (JNB) - Chicago (ORD)
Qatar Airways
$1,375
$1,286
One-way
Mon, Jun 22
JNB - Chicago
Johannesburg (JNB) - Chicago (MDW)
$1,845
$1,946
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
JNB - Chicago
Johannesburg (JNB) - Chicago (ORD)
$1,437
$1,856
One-way
Tue, Jun 23
JNB - Chicago
Johannesburg (JNB) - Chicago (ORD)
Virgin Atlantic
$1,378
$2,240
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago
Dec 22 - Dec 31
$1,556 → $1,053
32%
Dec 6 - Dec 30
$1,626 → $1,152
29%
Dec 23 - Dec 30
$1,537 → $1,070
30%
Oct 23 - Oct 30
$1,413 → $1,008
29%
Popular Airports to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago
Johannesburg - Chicago route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares from Johannesburg to Chicago are above the typical level at $970.
📅 Best time to fly
Fly in December for prices near $742
Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago, at $742.
⏱️ Flight duration
Expect flights to take 50h 20m
The typical flight duration from Johannesburg to Chicago is 50 hours and 20 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights only
There are no direct flights. All routes include at least one stopover, typically 3.
🏆 Airline highlight
Etihad Airways offers connecting flights
Etihad Airways has historically offered connecting flights for the Johannesburg to Chicago route.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear frequently for this route
Deals for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago appear frequently, about 0.5 times a day.
Johannesburg main airports to depart from
O. R. Tambo International (JNB)
O. R. Tambo International is a primary option for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$970
Lanseria International (HLA)
Lanseria International offers an alternative departure point for your trip to Chicago.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1652
Chicago main airports to arrive at
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport is a major hub, offering extensive connections for your arrival in Chicago.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$970
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport provides a convenient arrival option for flights to Chicago.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1108
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is an alternative arrival point for the Chicago area.
📍 ~100 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1945
Airports nearby Chicago used as alternative
General Mitchell International (MKE)
General Mitchell International offers excellent proximity to Chicago with high-frequency flight options and diverse cabin class availability.
📍 ~135 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1328
South Bend International (SBN)
South Bend International is geographically the closest alternative to the Chicago area with direct rail connection.
📍 ~130 km from Chicago (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1705
Gerald R. Ford International (GRR)
Gerald R. Ford International is a major regional hub, offering a wide range of cabin classes and reliability.
📍 ~230 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1596
Dane County Regional (MSN)
Dane County Regional is a reliable regional airport with consistent service and less congestion than Chicago airports.
📍 ~200 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1272
Fort Wayne International (FWA)
Fort Wayne International provides stable regional service and is an alternative for travelers in southeastern Chicago suburbs.
📍 ~260 km from Chicago (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1716
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$5,854
$3,488
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Chicago, United States
93% AI deal score
$6,295
$3,577
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Chicago, United States
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$6,307
$3,577
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Chicago, United States
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$6,279
$3,577
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Chicago, United States
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$6,240
$3,607
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Chicago, United States
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$5,955
$3,607
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Chicago, United States
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$6,525
$3,710
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Chicago, United States
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$3,899
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Chicago, United States
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$23,749
$10,275
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$3,577
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$3,607
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$3,635
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Chicago, United States
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$5,793
$3,641
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Chicago, United States
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$5,908
$3,646
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Chicago, United States
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$5,864
$3,710
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Chicago, United States
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$5,908
$3,710
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Chicago, United States
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$5,854
$3,710
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$3,710
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$6,285
$3,729
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$6,295
$3,760
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$3,760
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$3,762
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Chicago, United States
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$3,766
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Chicago, United States
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$6,091
$3,769
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$3,942
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$3,942
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$6,228
$3,942
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