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Cheapest time to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available at the beginning of April. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flying Time23 hoursWhen flying from Johannesburg to Chicago, this can take around 23 hours in flying time, however this flight duration can vary due to other factors

Cheapest flight$579The best price for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago offered by eDreams, which have been found by our customers in the last 3 days

Origin airportO. R. Tambo International AirportWhen flying from Johannesburg to Chicago

Peak seasonMarchMarch is the busiest time to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago according to search data results from our customers

One-way average Price$1,418.59A flight from Johannesburg to Chicago at eDreams will cost around $1,418.59, this being based on prices of the previous 6 months of data

Best time to bookMarchDecember is one of the most frequent times to fly to Chicago from Johannesburg according to real data from our customers

Distance: 8693 miles

Johannesburg airports

OR Tambo International Airport (JNB)How far from city center: 1 miles

Lanseria Intl Apt (HLA)How far from city center: 30 miles

Chicago airports

O'hare International Airport (ORD)How far from city center: 14 miles

Midway Airport (MDW)How far from city center: 4 miles

Are you planning to travel to Chicago for vacations, business or family visits? eDreams offers you the cheapest flights and best deals departing from Johannesburg. With our fast search engine you will get a large selection of airfares from standard and low cost airlines worldwide and easily book your tickets for this route. If you are flexible we help you identify the cheapest day to fly to Chicago and if you need to leave soon you can check our most convenient last minute fares. Read all the useful information about your next destination and proceed to the reservation, indicating your flight dates and completing your travel booking with hotels and car rental!

Frequently asked questions about flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

What are the benefits of booking flexible flight tickets?

Using the flexible flight ticket, you're guaranteed a refund or a rebooking option (without fees) in case of flight cancellations when travelling to United States. At eDreams have you covered!

On average, how much is the price of a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?

When you fly from Johannesburg to Chicago the average price is $1,418.59. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

For flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, how can I find the cheapest price?

The cheapest price for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago is $579. At eDreams we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When booking, when is the best time to get the best prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?

The most popular months to book a trip from Johannesburg to Chicago are June, July and November, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from Johannesburg to Chicago?

The best time of the year to visit Chicago depends on lots of personal preferences, especially the price. Regarding popularity, August is the best month to fly to Chicago from Johannesburg in terms of searches from our customers, followed by December and July. If you prefer to avoid the busy season and get away from the crowds February, March and May are the months with fewer searches for Johannesburg - Chicago.

How long does the flight from Johannesburg to Chicago take?

Flight length from Johannesburg to Chicago is around 23 hours on average, at an average distance of 8,693.19 mi, for flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airlines fly from Johannesburg to Chicago?

The airlines that fly non-stop from Johannesburg to Chicago are:

South African Airways.
Lufthansa.
Emirates.

Lufthansa, stopping at Frankfurt during at least 140 minutes.

Lufthansa, with 100 minutes of layover in Munich.
Emirates, with 90 minutes scale in Dubai.

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