Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
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September 17 - September 28
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,212
$1,033
Round trip
September 23 - September 27
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,288
$1,034
Round trip
September 21 - September 27
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,254
$1,039
Round trip
September 14 - September 21
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,240
$1,039
Round trip
September 21 - September 28
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,255
$1,039
Round trip
September 19 - September 27
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,220
$1,042
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September 6 - September 21
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,181
$1,065
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September 8 - September 25
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,173
$1,091
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September 27 - September 29
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,295
$1,098
Round trip
October 1 - October 6
ORD - Johannesburg
$1,295
$1,104
Round trip
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Chicago to Johannesburg: Overview
Insights for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
How much is a round trip from Chicago to Johannesburg
Regular price: $1,098 - $1,610
Prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg is between $1098 and $1610. The current lowest deal is $1029 with Kenya Airways for travel from Sep 17-Sep 28.
now $1,029
Low $1,098
High $1,610
The cheapest time to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg
The cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg is April, with a median price of $682. The most expensive month is August, with a median price of $2828. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
April
Flights from $682
August
Flights from $2,828
Direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
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Last-minute flights going from Chicago to Johannesburg
Tue, Jul 14
ORD - Johannesburg
Chicago (ORD) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Ethiopian Airlines
$1,405
$1,525
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
ORD - Johannesburg
Chicago (ORD) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Ethiopian Airlines
$1,563
$2,348
One-way
Tue, Jul 14
ORD - Johannesburg
Chicago (ORD) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Ethiopian Airlines
$1,404
$3,243
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
ORD - Johannesburg
Chicago (ORD) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Ethiopian Airlines
$1,405
$1,477
One-way
Wed, Jul 15
ORD - Johannesburg
Chicago (ORD) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Ethiopian Airlines
$1,469
$3,243
One-way
Thu, Jul 16
ORD - Johannesburg
Chicago (ORD) - Johannesburg (JNB)
Ethiopian Airlines
$1,405
$1,387
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
Dec 23 - Dec 30
$1,566 → $1,268
19%
Sep 23 - Sep 27
$1,288 → $1,034
20%
Dec 9 - Dec 26
$1,611 → $1,358
16%
Sep 21 - Sep 27
$1,254 → $1,039
17%
Popular Airports to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg
Chicago - Johannesburg route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares from Chicago to Johannesburg are above the typical level for this route.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $682.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights are typically 64h 44m with 2+ stopovers.
Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg typically take 64h 44m, with 2 or more stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant on this route.
This route is dominated by connecting flights, with no direct options available historically.
🏆 Airline highlight
Kenya Airways offers a recent deal for $1029.
Kenya Airways recently offered a flight for $1029 from Chicago O'Hare to Johannesburg O. R. Tambo.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals appear regularly for this route.
Deals for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg appear regularly, about every 30 days.
Chicago main airports to depart from
O Hare International (ORD)
O'Hare International Airport offers the cheapest flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.
📍 ~25 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1026
Chicago Midway International (MDW)
Chicago Midway International Airport is an alternative for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.
📍 ~15 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1421
Chicago Rockford International (RFD)
Chicago Rockford International Airport is another option for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.
📍 ~120 km from Chicago city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$2037
Johannesburg main airports to arrive at
O. R. Tambo International (JNB)
O. R. Tambo International is a primary gateway for flights arriving in Johannesburg from Chicago.
📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car, bus, or train)
💸 Flights from ~$1026
Lanseria International (HLA)
Lanseria International offers an alternative arrival option for flights to Johannesburg from Chicago.
📍 ~30 km from city center (reachable by car or bus)
💸 Flights from ~$1552
Airports nearby Johannesburg used as alternative
Durban International (DUR)
Durban International is a major international hub and a reliable backup for long-haul and domestic connectivity.
📍 ~500 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1,287
Maputo International (MPM)
Maputo International is a major international gateway for the region, but requires an international border crossing.
📍 ~440 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1,301
Sir Seretse Khama International (GBE)
Sir Seretse Khama International is a capital city airport and the closest international alternative, requiring a border crossing.
📍 ~280 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1,514
Kruger Mpumalanga International (MQP)
Kruger Mpumalanga International is a well-established regional airport with no international border crossing required.
📍 ~330 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1,424
Bloemfontein (BFN)
Bloemfontein is a stable domestic hub serving the central region of South Africa with straightforward domestic transit.
📍 ~390 km from Johannesburg (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$1,395
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$22,659
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$22,706
$19,897
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