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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 189

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 30/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Aug 17 — Aug 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 July 2026.

Fri 13/1120:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 45m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 22/1118:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7R21 664
Mon 31/820:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 7/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/7R21 681
Sat 29/86:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/7R21 747
Wed 9/911:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 5/518:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/7R21 763
Sat 22/86:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7R21 829
Sat 14/119:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 21/1114:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/7R21 862
Sat 31/1010:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/1122:50
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops40h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 16/7R22 011
Tue 8/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Thu 24/93:10
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops42h 55m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 15/7R22 027
Thu 3/96:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 20/512:10
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops36h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/7R22 110
Tue 11/86:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Thu 3/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 17m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 18/7R22 192
Wed 9/127:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops24h 50m
Kenya Airways
Fri 18/1212:05
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops37h 29m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 14/7R22 208
Wed 23/910:48
MDW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 52m
Delta
Tue 13/1021:55
JNB
-
MDW
1 stop25h 25m
Delta
Deal found 13/7R33 816

Find flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 18 July 2026.

Round-trip from

R21 664

One-way from

R10 189

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

April

Average price

R28 193
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/11-22/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 62h 15m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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Egyptair
  • Egyptair
  • 30/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 37h 40m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (R38 411 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R17 531 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2026
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/9

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

R23 313

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 12/9

19:20-2:20

2 stops48h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/5

17:45-15:05

2 stops28h 20m

R24 072

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

19:20-9:10

1 stop30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

20:55-15:05

1 stop25h 10m

R26 165

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 18/9

17:59-9:10

2 stops32h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/10

15:05-15:05

3 stops31h 00m

R31 788

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/8

20:55-6:20

2 stops40h 25m

R33 403

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 23/9

10:48-19:40

1 stop25h 52m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/10

21:55-16:20

1 stop25h 25m

R33 816

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/8

10:15-13:25

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/8

12:30-8:15

4 stops50h 45m

R34 211

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 19/9

11:35-19:40

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/10

21:55-16:16

1 stop25h 21m

R34 640

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 3/10

13:19-19:40

2 stops23h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

21:55-16:20

1 stop25h 25m

R34 706

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Fri 11/9

16:30-19:40

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/12

21:55-16:25

1 stop26h 30m

R36 701

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R17 427). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 211). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of one-stop return flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 27% of one-stop itineraries from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R19 450.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 40m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 50m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 39 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 18 July 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 012 reviews
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Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Crew

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 012 reviews
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
1 012 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,2

Entertainment

6,7

Boarding

7,2

Comfort

7,1

Crew

7,5

Food

6,9

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

LFW - ACC

Took too long to serve the refreshments. We sat in transit on the aircraft. It’s hot. They won’t even serve water. That’s not good customer. It’s because we were not in business class? 75% of your customers are in economy. Are we not good enough.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Turkish Airlines, RwandAir, and Qatar Airways can get you from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 30h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 17h 10m. The distance between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 14008 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R17 427). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R31 211). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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