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

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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 53m DL → AAACAF Atlanta (ATL) to Chicago flights
EWR Newark 19h 53m UA → AAACAS Newark (EWR) to Chicago flights
LHR London 21h 30m AYBAIB → AAAYBA London (LHR) to Chicago flights
FRA Frankfurt am Main 22h 35m DELHNH → 3S5YAC Frankfurt am Main (FRA) to Chicago flights
IST Istanbul 22h 40m 6ETGTK → 6EHYPK Istanbul (IST) to Chicago flights
GRU São Paulo 23h 3m CXG3LA → UA São Paulo (GRU) to Chicago flights
DXB Dubai 23h 43m DEEKSA → EK Dubai (DXB) to Chicago flights
CDG Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) 24h 10m AFKLMU → AAACAF Paris (Roissy-en-France, Val-d'Oise) (CDG) to Chicago flights
ZRH Zurich 24h 11m LXSA → LXOSSN Zurich (ZRH) to Chicago flights
AMS Amsterdam 25h 15m CVKL → ACAFKL Amsterdam (AMS) 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 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
17
Hubs
~19h
Fastest
~36h
Longest
ATL ~19h 53m EWR ~19h 53m SJU ~20h 33m LHR ~21h 30m IAD ~22h 14m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,109
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
59%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
59%
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 London Heathrow.
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 London Heathrow. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.