Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago (JNB - CHI)

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Useful information for finding cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$1,169	Etihad 1 stop 30 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Thu, Aug 13	The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is currently $1,169
Cheapest one-way flight	$717	Etihad 1 stop 30 hr Wed, Jun 17	The cheapest one-way flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is currently $717
Last-minute weekend getaway	$1,588	Ethiopian 2 stops 41 hr Thu, May 7 — Mon, May 11	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Johannesburg to Chicago is currently $1,588
Cheapest business class flights	$3,223	Ethiopian 2 stops 31 hr Thu, Jul 30 — Wed, Aug 12	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is currently $3,223

Fastest flight	20 hr 3 min	The fastest flight with stops from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 20 hr 3 min
Nonstop flights	None	There are no direct flights on this route.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago is typically February. The most expensive month to fly is typically May.

February Cheapest	Typical prices: $880–980
May Most expensive	Typical prices: $1,050–1,400

Popular airlines from Johannesburg to Chicago

Delta

from $1,312

Typical price: $1,050–2,150

110 weekly connecting flights

JNB - MDW, ORD Every day
United

from $1,497

Typical price: $1,100–2,150

58 weekly connecting flights

JNB - ORD Every day
British Airways

from $1,549

Typical price: $1,150–2,350

35 weekly connecting flights

JNB - ORD Every day
Emirates

from $1,417

Typical price: $1,350–2,250

17 weekly connecting flights

JNB - ORD Every day
Ethiopian

from $1,354

Typical price: $990–2,000

17 weekly connecting flights

JNB - ORD Every day
Qatar Airways

from $1,317

Typical price: $1,350–2,250

14 weekly connecting flights

JNB - ORD Every day

Popular airports near Johannesburg

O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)

Johannesburg South Africa 14 mi
Lanseria International Airport (HLA)

Johannesburg South Africa 51 min 19 mi
Polokwane International Airport (PTG) (PTG)

Polokwane South Africa 3 hr 32 min 185 mi

Popular airports near Chicago

Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD)

Chicago United States 26 min 16 mi
Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Chicago United States 25 min 9 mi
Milwaukee Mitchell International Airport (MKE)

Milwaukee United States 1 hr 23 min 75 mi
Indianapolis International Airport (IND)

Indianapolis United States 2 hr 58 min 165 mi

Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg to Chicago

The cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are usually in February. Typical ticket prices in February range from $880 to $980.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $1,169. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $717.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,312, flying from May 10 to May 23.
The cheapest United flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,497, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 8.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,549, flying from May 22 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,417, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,354, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,317, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Chicago starts at $1,169 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $717 and departs on Wed, Jun 17.

20 hr 3 min is the shortest flight time from Johannesburg to Chicago.

Chicago's peak season is Jun–Aug. Popular events throughout year include St. Patrick's Day, when the river is tinted green (Mar 17); the Pride Parade (Jun); the Taste of Chicago culinary festival (Jul) and the Jazz Festival (Sep). During the holiday season (Nov–Dec), the Magnificent Mile Lights Festival and Christkindlmarket, a German Christmas market in Daley Plaza, draw crowds to the city.

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Johannesburg to Chicago really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago.

In terms of flights, Delta is the most popular. Delta offers 110 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) , Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

Other popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago are:

United offers 58 connecting flights per week. United flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
British Airways offers 35 connecting flights per week. British Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Emirates offers 17 connecting flights per week. Emirates flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Ethiopian offers 17 connecting flights per week. Ethiopian flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .
Qatar Airways offers 14 connecting flights per week. Qatar Airways flies from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Johannesburg and Chicago.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Johannesburg to Chicago recently found on Google Flights was with Etihad from $1,169. The cheapest one-way flight was with Etihad from $717.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest Delta flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,312, flying from May 10 to May 23.
The cheapest United flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,497, flying from Jul 26 to Aug 8.
The cheapest British Airways flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,549, flying from May 22 to Jun 6.
The cheapest Emirates flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,417, flying from May 21 to Jun 3.
The cheapest Ethiopian flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,354, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 23.
The cheapest Qatar Airways flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $1,317, flying from Jun 11 to Jun 24.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Chicago.

There are 110 Delta connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 58 United connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 British Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Chicago at price $1,588 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

No airline flies direct from Johannesburg to Chicago.

There are 110 Delta connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 58 United connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 35 British Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Emirates connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 17 Ethiopian connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 14 Qatar Airways connecting flights from Johannesburg to Chicago per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Chicago start at $3,223 from Thu, Jul 30 to Wed, Aug 12 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Johannesburg and Chicago start at $1,169 from Thu, Jul 30 to Thu, Aug 13.

To book business class trips from Johannesburg to Chicago, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Johannesburg and Chicago starts at $1,588 from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11 with Ethiopian.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Johannesburg and Chicago at price $1,588 is offered by Ethiopian from Thu, May 7 to Mon, May 11.

To find last-minute flight deals from Johannesburg to Chicago, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.