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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 142

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 29/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
lut 22 — mar 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo

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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 23 stycznia 2026.

ndz. 25/120:35
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop29h 50m
Multiple Airlines
wt. 27/122:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop24h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 754
sob. 18/419:05
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
American Airlines
pon. 27/421:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 787
śr. 4/318:22
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops29h 13m
American Airlines
ndz. 8/319:35
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 25m
American Airlines
Deal found 23/1R13 835
wt. 7/421:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
Multiple Airlines
śr. 22/421:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R13 867
wt. 7/419:05
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
British Airways
wt. 21/421:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
British Airways
Deal found 22/1R13 932
śr. 8/422:35
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 50m
Iberia
czw. 23/421:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 05m
Iberia
Deal found 22/1R13 980
pt. 20/217:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 25m
British Airways
ndz. 15/319:35
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 10m
British Airways
Deal found 23/1R14 012
ndz. 25/17:01
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops24h 49m
Kenya Airways
wt. 27/117:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 45m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 028
śr. 8/47:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Kenya Airways
wt. 21/417:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 30m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 045
wt. 10/322:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 40m
British Airways
śr. 25/322:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 00m
British Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 077
ndz. 5/421:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 45m
British Airways
śr. 22/421:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 35m
British Airways
Deal found 22/1R14 093
śr. 7/1010:35
MDW
-
JNB
1 stop26h 05m
Delta
pon. 19/1021:55
JNB
-
MDW
1 stop25h 30m
Delta
Deal found 22/1R23 477

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 23 stycznia 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 754

One-way from

R10 142

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 092
Finnair
  • Finnair
  • 5/2-15/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 55h 15m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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29/4
  • 29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 28h 35m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R28 766 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 836 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to OR Tambo that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 stycznia 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Chicago

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

śr. 4/3

21:45-10:25

1 stop28h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ndz. 8/3

19:35-14:50

1 stop26h 15m

R14 012

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ndz. 10/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ndz. 24/5

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

R15 770

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

śr. 15/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

śr. 20/5

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R16 254

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

śr. 18/3

6:45-15:50

2 stops26h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

wt. 7/4

17:00-17:10

2 stops31h 10m

R16 350

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

pon. 9/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pt. 20/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R16 383

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

czw. 16/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pt. 24/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R16 512

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

pt. 13/3

7:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

czw. 26/3

17:00-17:10

2 stops31h 10m

R16 915

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

śr. 18/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

wt. 7/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R17 060

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

czw. 16/4

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

pt. 24/4

18:00-18:15

1 stop31h 15m

R18 027

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

pon. 9/3

17:40-19:00

1 stop18h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ndz. 29/3

23:15-18:40

2 stops26h 25m

R24 122

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Deals found on 22/1

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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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 16 January 2026.

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 21 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.

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 R12 142). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 543). 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 35% 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.

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R17 595.

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.

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 23 stycznia 2026.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Turkish Airlines and 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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 205 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 205 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 205 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
948 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 205 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Crew

7,8

Entertainment

7,4

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Chandra,Nov 2025

ATL - IST

TV was not available in Indigo from Istanbul to Delhi. Seat was not moving back. It was jammed.

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?

    British Airways, Ethiopian Air, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 18h 20m. Your travel time can differ by up to 10h 20m. The distance between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13993 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 R12 142). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R19 543). 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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