Award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago
Award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago
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AwardTool saw award space on 2 airport pairs between Johannesburg (JNB) and Chicago (ORD, MDW) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 27,000 points + $290.52 on JNB–ORD (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Lowest business class: 75,000 miles + $76.79 on JNB–ORD (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 27,000 pts + $290.52
- JNB–ORD · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest premium economy
- 54,000 pts + $373.59
- JNB–ORD · Virgin Atlantic
- Lowest business class
- 75,000 pts + $76.79
- JNB–ORD · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 325,000 pts + $59.09
- JNB–ORD · SkyMiles · mixed cabin from 266,400 pts + $920.16 on JNB–ORD (Qantas)
Economy was lowest on JNB–ORD: 27,000 points + $290.52 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. The lowest on another airport pair was 40,000 miles + $68.89 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JNB–MDW. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 75,000 miles + $76.79, about 1.9 times the points of its lowest economy award (40,000 miles + $68.49).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago on points: 27,000 points + $290.52 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on JNB–ORD (seen on 25 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 27,000 pts + $290.52 | JNB–ORD | 25 |
| Emirates Skywards | 37,500 pts + $321.61 | JNB–ORD | 171 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 40,000 pts + $323.19 | JNB–ORD | 200 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 40,000 pts + $68.49 | JNB–ORD | 91 |
| United MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + $58.99 | JNB–ORD | 212 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 47,500 pts + taxes not reported | JNB–ORD | 188 |
| Etihad Guest | 48,250 pts + $316.89 | JNB–ORD | 207 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 50,000 pts + $110.89 | JNB–ORD | 205 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 61,100 pts + $90.59 | JNB–ORD | 110 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 69,900 pts + $321.61 | JNB–ORD | 102 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 70,000 pts + $129.30 | JNB–ORD | 115 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 70,000 pts + $58.00 | JNB–ORD | 72 |
| GOL Smiles | 73,600 pts + taxes not reported | JNB–ORD | 46 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported | JNB–ORD | 175 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 160,000 pts + $58.99 | JNB–ORD | 198 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago on points: 54,000 points + $373.59 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club on JNB–ORD (seen on 4 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Virgin Atlantic Flying ClubLowest observed | 54,000 pts + $373.59 | JNB–ORD | 4 |
| United MileagePlus | 55,000 pts + $58.99 | JNB–ORD | 208 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + $508.89 | JNB–ORD | 199 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 65,000 pts + $371.49 | JNB–ORD | 4 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 72,500 pts + $445.69 | JNB–ORD | 17 |
| Emirates Skywards | 95,000 pts + $321.61 | JNB–ORD | 8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 95,305 pts + $149.30 | JNB–ORD | 74 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 114,000 pts + $613.72 | JNB–ORD | 51 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 310,000 pts + $59.29 | JNB–ORD | 181 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago on points: 75,000 miles + $76.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage on JNB–ORD (seen on 9 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 75,000 pts + $76.79 | JNB–ORD | 9 |
| United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $73.49Mixed cabin | JNB–ORD | 209 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 92,500 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | JNB–ORD | 21 |
| Emirates Skywards | 105,000 pts + $1,179.31 | JNB–ORD | 142 |
| Etihad Guest | 110,000 pts + $324.79Mixed cabin | JNB–ORD | 208 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 110,000 pts + $131.88 | JNB–ORD | 75 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 110,000 pts + $474.69 | JNB–ORD | 66 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 115,000 pts + $758.49 | JNB–ORD | 200 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 122,200 pts + $90.59 | JNB–ORD | 6 |
| Turkish Miles & Smiles | 140,000 pts + taxes not reported | JNB–ORD | 171 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 167,000 pts + $865.59 | JNB–ORD | 15 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago on points: 325,000 miles + $59.09 with Delta SkyMiles on JNB–ORD (seen on 183 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest, mixed cabin | 266,400 pts + $920.16Mixed cabin | JNB–ORD | 5 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 325,000 pts + $59.09 | JNB–ORD | 183 |
| Etihad Guest | 326,000 pts + $789.99Mixed cabin | JNB–ORD | 22 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 405,633 pts + $181.30Mixed cabin | JNB–ORD | 1 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago at a glance
- From
- Johannesburg (JNB)
- To
- Chicago (ORD, MDW)
- Programs with award space seen
- 15 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Not seen in the last 30 days
- Airlines seen on these awards
- Eurowings Discover (4Y), Airlink (4Z), American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Air France (AF), Alaska Airlines (AS), Finnair (AY), British Airways (BA), Cathay Pacific (CX), Condor (DE), Delta Air Lines (DL), Aer Lingus (EI) and 26 more
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 8,702–8,710 miles (14,004–14,018 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Chicago
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Johannesburg (JNB) and Chicago, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) | 27,000 pts + $290.52Virgin Atlantic · 25 dates | 54,000 pts + $373.59Virgin Atlantic · 4 dates | 75,000 pts + $76.79AAdvantage · 9 dates | 266,400 pts + $920.16Qantas · 5 dates · Mixed cabin |
| Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago Midway (MDW) | 40,000 pts + $68.89AAdvantage · 7 dates | 119,700 pts + $664.40Qantas · 1 date | — | 325,000 pts + $59.09SkyMiles · 10 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago
- Economy: 27,000 points + $290.52 on Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed economy award space there on 25 dates.
- Premium Economy: 54,000 points + $373.59 on Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club, which showed premium economy award space there on 4 dates.
- Business Class: 75,000 miles + $76.79 on Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 9 dates.
- First Class: 325,000 miles + $59.09 on Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago O’Hare (ORD) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed first-class award space there on 183 dates; mixed cabin from 266,400 points + $920.16 on JNB–ORD (Qantas Frequent Flyer).
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | JNB–ORD | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 27,000 pts + $292.04 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | JNB–ORD | Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 54,000 pts + $375.73 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | JNB–ORD | American Airlines AAdvantage | 75,000 pts + $739.69 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | JNB–ORD | United MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + $95.07Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | JNB–ORD | Emirates Skywards | 105,000 pts + $1,196.52 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | JNB–ORD | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 266,400 pts + $920.16Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | JNB–ORD | Etihad Guest | 326,000 pts + $790.49Mixed cabin | 4 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | JNB–MDW | Delta SkyMiles | 495,000 pts + $59.59 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Best months to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 2 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 55,000 pts + $59.29 (15 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + $76.79 (1 date)AAdvantage | 266,400 pts + $920.16 (4 dates)Qantas · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + $292.04 (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 54,000 pts + $375.73 (1 date)Virgin Atlantic | 75,000 pts + $739.69 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 326,000 pts + $789.99 (8 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)MileagePlus | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 326,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | |
| 27,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 54,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Virgin Atlantic | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (13 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 325,000 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (24 dates)Flying Blue | 55,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 340,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Etihad Guest | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Flying Blue | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 325,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Flying Blue | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 299,300 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)Flying Blue | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Flying Blue | 65,000 pts + taxes not reported (16 dates)Flying Blue | 75,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)SkyMiles | |
| 37,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)Skywards | 60,500 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus | 88,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 405,633 pts + $181.30 (1 date)Aeroplan · Mixed cabin | |
| 40,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 250,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)MileagePlus | 110,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Aeroplan | 495,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)SkyMiles |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant |
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Questions about Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago?
In business class, JNB–ORD with 75,000 miles + $76.79 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, JNB–ORD with 27,000 points + $290.52 (Virgin Atlantic Flying Club). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Johannesburg (JNB) and Chicago had award space?
JNB–ORD (economy, premium economy, business class and first class) and JNB–MDW (economy, premium economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 27,000 points + $290.52 with Virgin Atlantic Flying Club. Seen Nov 7, 2026, 22:38 UTC for a Dec 5, 2026 departure. Virgin Atlantic Flying Club showed economy award space on 25 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 7, 2026, 22:38 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 75,000 miles + $76.79 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 6, 2026, 01:25 UTC for a Dec 8, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 9 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 03:07 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago?
15 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 91 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 9 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 115 dates, premium economy 74 dates, business class 75 dates, first class 1 date); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 205 dates, premium economy 17 dates, business class 66 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 72 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 110 dates, business class 6 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 198 dates, premium economy 181 dates, first class 183 dates); Emirates Skywards (economy 171 dates, premium economy 8 dates, business class 142 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 207 dates, business class 208 dates, first class 22 dates) and 7 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago on points?
AwardTool hasn't observed nonstop award space on this route in the last 30 days. The awards it saw connected with 1 to 3 stops on itineraries including Eurowings Discover, Airlink, American Airlines and Air Canada. That doesn't mean nonstop space never appears.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $58.00 with LifeMiles (70,000 miles + $58.00) to $323.19 with Flying Blue (40,000 miles + $323.19); in business class from $73.49 with MileagePlus (88,000 miles + $73.49 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $1,179.31 with Skywards (105,000 miles + $1,179.31). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and Turkish Miles & Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy award. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Emirates Skywards (5:4), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Emirates Skywards (2:1.5), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Emirates Skywards (1:0.8), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Turkish Miles & Smiles (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 27,000 points + $292.04 with Virgin Atlantic (8 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 75,000 miles + $739.69 with AAdvantage (6 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Johannesburg (JNB) to Chicago?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Emirates Skywards about 360 days and 11 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 1, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.