Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
Looking for cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from Chicago to Johannesburg vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 27,000–40,000 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from Chicago to Johannesburg for specific travel dates.
2026-11-15
ORD - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 27,000 Pts + $258.1
2026-11-08
ORD - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 27,000 Pts + $270.2
2026-11-06
ORD - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $93
2026-11-07
ORD - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $858
2026-11-08
ORD - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $858
2026-11-14
ORD - JNB
Economy | 1 Stop
From 40,000 Pts + $858.1
Chicago to Johannesburg flight facts
Distance
8,713 mi
14,023 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 18h
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+8h
Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Airports in Chicago
DPA · Dupage
MDW · Chicago Midway Intl
ORD · Chicago O'Hare Intl
Airports in Johannesburg
JNB · OR Tambo Intl
Premium cabin flights from Chicago to Johannesburg
Premium cabin
2026-12-08
ORD - JNB
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $50.3
Premium cabin
2026-12-28
ORD - JNB
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 60,500 Pts + $56.7
Premium cabin
2026-11-09
ORD - JNB
Premium Economy | 2 Stops | 6 left
From 60,500 Pts + $123.7
Selected hotels for your next stay
Johannesburg (South Africa)
Park Hyatt Johannesburg
From 25,000 Pts or $341
Johannesburg (South Africa)
The Houghton Hotel, an SLH Hotel
From 52,000 Pts or $172
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from Chicago to Johannesburg depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.
Chicago and Johannesburg are about 8,713 miles (14,023 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 8,713-mile straight-line distance takes about 18h in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Johannesburg is 8 hours ahead of Chicago.
Departures from Chicago: Dupage (DPA), Chicago Midway Intl (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD). Arrivals in Johannesburg: OR Tambo Intl (JNB).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Johannesburg, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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