Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R10 281
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 23/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or April, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday
Cheap 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 November 2025.
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 November 2025.
Wed 26/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R18 843
Mon 24/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 29/111:35JNB - ORD
2 stops48h 18mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R19 920
Wed 26/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R20 441
Wed 26/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R20 458
Mon 24/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R20 892
Wed 26/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 2/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 46mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/11R20 979
Sun 23/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/118:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R21 552
Mon 24/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 23/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 34mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R22 264
Tue 9/1213:50MDW - JNB
2 stops24h 15mKLM
Wed 4/223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 37mKLM
Deal found 21/11R29 610
Tue 9/1217:29MDW - JNB
2 stops30h 56mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 4/221:55JNB - MDW
1 stop27h 34mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/11R31 868
Sat 27/1216:25MDW - JNB
1 stop18h 35mDelta
Sat 10/119:20JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 17mDelta
Deal found 21/11R43 643
Sat 13/126:00MDW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Sun 28/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 06mDelta
Deal found 23/11R46 161
Best flights from Chicago to OR Tambo
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 23 November 2025.
Thu 12/310:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Wed 25/314:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R18 496
Thu 7/57:30ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 45mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/51:15JNB - ORD
2 stops42h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R18 843
Fri 23/17:01ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 54mKenya Airways
Tue 27/117:00JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 14mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/11R19 989
Thu 12/312:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/11R20 580
Tue 7/419:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 40mQatar Airways
Sat 18/416:50JNB - ORD
2 stops53h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 23/11R20 614
Mon 12/16:45MDW - JNB
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Tue 27/121:55JNB - MDW
1 stop27h 34mDelta
Deal found 21/11R27 387
Fri 23/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 27/18:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R19 173
Thu 12/218:25ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 25mMultiple Airlines
Thu 19/217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 23/11R19 416
Thu 12/310:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Thu 26/38:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R19 538
Fri 23/111:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 27/119:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 21/11R21 813
Tue 13/16:45MDW - JNB
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Tue 27/121:55JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 00mDelta
Deal found 22/11R27 457
Fri 30/113:49MDW - JNB
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 14/219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R27 422
Thu 12/312:47MDW - JNB
1 stop23h 13mDelta
Wed 25/322:00JNB - MDW
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Deal found 22/11R27 822
Sat 11/416:30MDW - JNB
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Tue 28/421:55JNB - MDW
1 stop21h 01mDelta
Deal found 21/11R27 822
Sat 3/19:50MDW - JNB
1 stop25h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 20/110:25JNB - MDW
2 stops39h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R28 238
Tue 7/417:38MDW - JNB
1 stop19h 02mDelta
Mon 20/421:55JNB - MDW
1 stop25h 30mDelta
Deal found 22/11R27 822
Mon 13/414:00MDW - JNB
2 stops22h 40mDelta
Thu 30/423:15JNB - MDW
2 stops25h 50mDelta
Deal found 23/11R28 586
Last-minute flights from Chicago to OR Tambo
Discover last-minute flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo. Data last updated 23 November 2025 and is based on user searches.
Sun 23/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sun 30/118:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R21 552
Mon 24/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 29/111:35JNB - ORD
2 stops48h 18mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R19 920
Mon 24/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop34h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 23/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R20 892
Mon 24/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 23/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 34mKenya Airways
Deal found 21/11R22 264
Wed 26/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R18 843
Wed 26/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R20 441
Wed 26/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 2/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R20 458
Wed 26/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 2/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 46mKenya Airways
Deal found 23/11R20 979
Fri 28/1110:47MDW - JNB
1 stop24h 13mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 9/1221:55JNB - MDW
1 stop26h 39mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 21/11R174 918
Fri 28/116:00MDW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Tue 9/1221:55JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 05mDelta
Deal found 21/11R174 988
One-way flights from Chicago to OR Tambo
Search for one-way flight options from Chicago to OR Tambo. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 23 November 2025.
Fri 23/15:40ORD - JNB
2 stops42h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R10 281
Sat 17/113:10ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/11R10 628
Sat 27/1213:15ORD - JNB
3 stops59h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 21/11R12 330
Sat 29/1117:30ORD - JNB
3 stops29h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R12 730
Thu 11/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/11R13 372
Tue 9/1216:22ORD - JNB
3 stops54h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R15 022
Wed 3/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R16 151
Tue 9/127:44MDW - JNB
3 stops40h 56mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/11R19 468
Thu 11/1213:14MDW - JNB
2 stops21h 46mDelta
Deal found 23/11R39 735
Cheapflights Fare Finder
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 November 2025.
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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Route
Depart
Return
Price
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/3
10:15-13:05
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Wed 25/3
14:30-8:40
2 stops25h 10m
R18 496
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 7/5
7:30-0:15
2 stops33h 45m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 14/5
1:15-12:41
2 stops42h 26m
R18 843
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 23/1
9:45-20:10
1 stop26h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 27/1
8:20-7:40
2 stops31h 20m
R19 173
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/2
18:25-15:50
2 stops37h 25m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 19/2
17:00-17:43
2 stops32h 43m
R19 416
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/3
10:15-13:05
1 stop19h 50m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 26/3
8:20-8:40
2 stops31h 20m
R19 538
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 23/1
7:01-10:55
2 stops43h 54m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 27/1
17:00-13:14
2 stops28h 14m
R19 989
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Thu 12/3
12:50-10:50
1 stop39h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 26/3
19:10-11:05
1 stop22h 55m
R20 580
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Tue 7/4
19:20-9:00
1 stop30h 40m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Sat 18/4
16:50-15:00
2 stops53h 10m
R20 614
ChicagoJohannesburg
ORD - JNB
ORDJNB
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Fri 23/1
11:50-10:50
1 stop39h 00m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 27/1
19:10-10:05
1 stop22h 55m
R21 813
ChicagoJohannesburg
MDW - JNB
MDWJNB
Chicago Midway
Mon 12/1
6:45-19:00
1 stop28h 15m
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 27/1
21:55-17:29
1 stop27h 34m
R27 387
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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 21 November 2025.
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 16 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R14 276). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 066). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to JNB?
Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 November 2025.
When flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 31% versus a flight in the morning.
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 32% 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 R18 950.
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 Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 18h 55m.
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 Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 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 November 2025.
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.
Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Crew was fine but the plane seemed smaller like the seats were very crammed in for an international flight. I’m a small person and it felt suffocating to me.
Related info for your journey
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How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways, and Delta can get you from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 26h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 45m. 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R14 276). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R21 066). 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.
Explore flights to OR Tambo departing from other origins. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 23 November 2025.
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