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Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago. 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
JNBCHIATL

Johannesburg to Chicago at a glance

Fastest journey20h 02mEstimated
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Atlanta or London

Best ways to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago

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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JNB Atlanta (ATL) CHI
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines · Leg 2: American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 42m
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JNB London (LHR) CHI
Leg 1: British Airways, Virgin Atlantic · Leg 2: American Airlines, British Airways, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 47m
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JNB Amsterdam (AMS) CHI
Leg 1: KLM · Leg 2: KLM, United Airlines, Xiamen Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 02m
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JNB New York (EWR) CHI
Leg 1: United Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~20h 02m
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JNB Paris (CDG) CHI
Leg 1: Air France · Leg 2: Air France, American Airlines, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~21h 45m
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JNB Frankfurt (FRA) CHI
Leg 1: Condor, Lufthansa · Leg 2: Lufthansa, United Airlines
One airline, one ticket ~22h 05m
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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
-8hChicago vs Johannesburg
Currency in Chicago
USD
Airports
JNB, HLA → ORD, MDW, RFD

Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago: questions answered

Are there direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago?
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 Johannesburg to Chicago?
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 Johannesburg and Chicago?
The best connecting points are Atlanta (ATL), London (LHR), Amsterdam (AMS) and New York (EWR). Delta Air Lines flies both legs via Atlanta, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve Johannesburg and Chicago?
Johannesburg: O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) and Lanseria International Airport (HLA). Chicago: Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW) and Chicago Rockford International Airport (RFD).
What is the time difference between Johannesburg and Chicago?
Chicago is 8 hours behind Johannesburg.

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