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How to get from Johannesburg to Chicago

No nonstop flights. The fastest way is via Atlanta: about 21h 38m including the connection. Other options: via New York, Madrid, Munich and Amsterdam. Two tickets from $904.

Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Atlanta
21h 38m
two tickets, via Madrid
$904
connection options
5
straight-line distance
8,689 mi (13,983 km)
fastest
Via Atlanta
United States
21h 38m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Atlanta flight 16h 27m
Connection of about 3h
Atlanta to Chicago flight 2h 11m
Via New York
United States
22h 15m
with the connection
Johannesburg to New York flight 16h 25m
Connection of about 3h Arrival: Newark Liberty International. Departure to Chicago: LaGuardia, Newark Liberty International.
New York to Chicago flight 2h 50m
two ticketsfrom $1,524
Via Madrid
Spain
22h 35m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Madrid flight 10h 10m
Connection of about 3h
Madrid to Chicago flight 9h 25m
two ticketsfrom $904
Via Munich
Germany
23h 3m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Munich flight 10h 28m
Connection of about 3h
Munich to Chicago flight 9h 35m
Via Amsterdam
Netherlands
23h 6m
with the connection
Johannesburg to Amsterdam flight 11h 11m
Connection of about 3h
Amsterdam to Chicago flight 8h 55m
two ticketsfrom $1,448

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

When to visit Chicago

Weather by month

Best time to visit: May, June, July, August, September and October, +18° to +27° by day. In November it is +10° by day and +2° at night, with 7 rainy days.

Jan
0° −7° 10 days
Feb
+2° −6° 7 days
Mar
+9° 0° 12 days
Apr
+14° +5° 13 days
May
+19° +10° 11 days
Jun
+27° +17° 9 days
Jul
+27° +19° 12 days
Aug
+27° +19° 10 days
Sep
+24° +16° 7 days
Oct
+18° +10° 11 days
Nov
+10° +2° 7 days
Dec
+4° −3° 10 days

Daytime and night temperatures in °C, rainy days. Months with the most comfortable weather are in green. Long-term averages.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Johannesburg to Chicago?
There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Atlanta.
What is the fastest way to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago?
Via Atlanta: 16h 27m to the connection, 2h 11m after it, about 21h 38m in total with 3h for the connection.
How much does a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago with a connection cost?
Two nonstop tickets via Madrid from $904. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.
Which cities can you connect in between Johannesburg and Chicago?
Atlanta (21h 38m total), New York (22h 15m total), Madrid (22h 35m total), Munich (23h 3m total) and Amsterdam (23h 6m total).
How far is Chicago from Johannesburg?
8,689 mi (13,983 km) in a straight line between the cities.
How much time should I allow for the connection?
The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.