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Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg. The easiest way is one stop via Atlanta or London, about 20h 42m door to door.
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 20h 02m
Chicago to Johannesburg at a glance
Fastest journey20h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or London
Best ways to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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CHI Atlanta (ATL) JNB
Leg 1: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
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CHI London (LHR) JNB
Leg 1: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines · Leg 2: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 13,983 km8,683 miles
- Journey time
- 20h 02mestimate
- Time difference
- +8hJohannesburg vs Chicago
- Currency in Johannesburg
- ZAR
- Airports
- ORD, MDW, RFD → JNB, HLA
Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg: questions answered
Are there direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Atlanta, London and Amsterdam. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 20h 02m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 13,983 km.
Where do you change planes between Chicago and Johannesburg?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS) and New York (EWR). American Airlines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Chicago and Johannesburg?
Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD). Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA).
What is the time difference between Chicago and Johannesburg?
Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
