Johannesburg to Chicago (JNB–ORD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

JNB Airport Page →
airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 16 1-stop flights
No nonstop service between JNB and ORD. Nearest airports to JNB with scheduled service: Lanseria International Airport (HLA, 24 mi) · Mmabatho International Airport (MBD, 169 mi) · Polokwane International Airport (PTG, 176 mi)
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
ATL Atlanta 19h 21m DL → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 19h 59m UA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 21h 30m KL → ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) to Chicago flights
LHR London 21h 35m AYBAIB → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 33m DELHNH → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
IST Istanbul 22h 40m 6ESATG → 6EHYPK Istanbul (IST) to Chicago flights
GRU São Paulo 22h 49m LASA → UA São Paulo (GRU) to Chicago flights
ZRH Zurich 24h 35m LXSA → LXOSSN Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago flights
DXB Dubai 24h 45m DEEKSA → EK Dubai (DXB) to Chicago flights
DOH Doha 25h 5m 4ZATAY → B6MHQR Doha (DOH) to Chicago flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Johannesburg to Chicago
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
-7h behind

While no nonstop service exists between JNB and ORD, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps JNB Routes ORD Routes JNB Live Flights ORD Live Flights ORD Delays
All flights from Chicago (ORD) Chicago to Johannesburg flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for JNB to ORD.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
16
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
ATL ~19h 21m EWR ~19h 59m AMS ~21h 30m LHR ~21h 35m FRA ~22h 33m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,167
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
JNB → ORD
94%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Arriving
94%
Return
ORD → JNB
63%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
63%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. ORD delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-7h
Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.
JNB: SAST · ORD: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Johannesburg, it's 11:00 AM in Chicago.
Getting from ORD

CTA Blue Line runs 24/7 from O'Hare to downtown Chicago (45 min, $5). Taxis use a flat-rate zone system; downtown is around $40–45 plus tip. Ride-shares are typically $30–50.The Airport Transit System (ATS) connects all terminals and parking. Metra commuter rail does not serve O'Hare directly; transfer downtown via Blue Line.

Chicago Climate

Continental climate with four distinct seasons. Summers are warm and humid (25–32°C) with afternoon thunderstorms. Winters are cold (−10 to −2°C) with heavy snowfall that regularly delays flights December through March.

Spring and fall are mild but unpredictable. Pack layers. Lake Michigan moderates temperatures near the lakefront, but O'Hare sits inland and runs colder.

Check current weather forecasts before travel.
Facts

JNB–ORD Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Johannesburg to Chicago route.
Route details
Time difference-7 hours
Airlines (nonstop)0
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: JNB
Full nameO.R. Tambo International Airport
IATA / ICAOJNB / FAOR
TimezoneAfrica/Johannesburg
Passengers/yr18.4M
Elevation5,558 ft / 1,694 m
Destination: ORD
Full nameChicago O'Hare International Airport
IATA / ICAOORD / KORD
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr80.0M
Elevation680 ft / 207 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about JNB to ORD flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Newark Liberty and Amsterdam.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to ORD and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Chicago is 7 hours behind Johannesburg.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Newark Liberty and Amsterdam. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.