What this Chicago & Johannesburg page shows
This page compares the full metro areas of Chicago (ORD, MDW) and Johannesburg (JNB, HLA) and lists every destination both cities can reach on a nonstop flight: 17 in all, across 14 countries and 7 regions. For each one you can see the flight time and distance from CHI and from JNB, so the trade-off between the two legs is clear at a glance.
Use the map to see how far the options spread, then check the meet-in-the-middle pick (Madrid has the smallest gap in flight distance here) before opening the full table to sort all 17 shared routes. To filter by month and check live fares, open the Midway app with Chicago and Johannesburg already loaded.
Where you can both fly
Every marker is a destination with nonstop service from both Chicago and Johannesburg. The spread runs from Atlanta close by to Hong Kong at the far edge, so you can gauge whether a short hop or a long-haul meet-up makes more sense.
All shared destinations
Each row is a destination both cities reach nonstop. The two right-hand columns give the flight time and distance from CHI and from JNB. When those two legs are close, the trip splits evenly between Chicago and Johannesburg. Open the full table in Midway to sort by either leg or filter by month.
Where in the world
Shared destinations grouped by region — 17 in total across 7 regions.
Year-round or seasonal
94% of these routes fly year-round, with 1 running only in certain seasons. If your meet-up date is flexible you have the full set to choose from; if it is fixed, lean toward the year-round destinations so you are not counting on a route that may not be flying that month.
Related Routes
Frequently asked questions
How many nonstop destinations do Chicago and Johannesburg share?
Travelers from Chicago and Johannesburg have 17 common nonstop options, covering 7 regions and 14 countries.
What is the closest place both Chicago and Johannesburg can fly to nonstop?
Atlanta is the closest shared nonstop destination for Chicago and Johannesburg.
Where should travelers from Chicago and Johannesburg meet halfway?
Madrid is the most balanced shared destination, with the smallest difference in flight distance from the two cities.
What is the farthest shared nonstop destination from Chicago and Johannesburg?
Hong Kong is the farthest destination both Chicago and Johannesburg can reach nonstop.
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Filter by month, distance, flight time, country and region, see prices from each city, and send the link to your group.
Last updated: October 24, 2026