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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 779

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 21/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
dic. 17 — dic. 241
1 adult
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 17 noviembre 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 391

One-way from

R9 779

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R18 927
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 16/2-5/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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21/1
  • 21/1
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 10m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R30 813 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R11 221 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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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 17 noviembre 2025.

jue. 4/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
mié. 17/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R17 391
dom. 23/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 13/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 14/11R17 442
lun. 24/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
mar. 23/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R17 971
dom. 23/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
mar. 23/1214:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R17 988
sáb. 22/1118:33ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
dom. 14/1212:05JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/11R18 005
mar. 25/1118:33ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 17mMultiple Airlines
mar. 23/121:35JNB - ORD
2 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/11R18 124
lun. 24/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
mié. 24/1214:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/11R18 312
jue. 20/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
mié. 17/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/11R18 329
lun. 24/117:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKenya Airways
mar. 23/121:35JNB - ORD
2 stops51h 59mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/11R18 534
jue. 25/1215:25MDW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mDelta
sáb. 24/119:20JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 35mDelta
Deal found 16/11R22 493
jue. 4/126:00MDW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
mar. 16/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 40mDelta
Deal found 15/11R26 333
jue. 4/1213:50MDW - JNB
2 stops24h 15mKLM
mié. 17/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 01mKLM
Deal found 16/11R29 986

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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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Price

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 4/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R17 988

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

jue. 1/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 20/1

21:55-12:01

1 stop22h 06m

R21 794

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

mié. 4/3

13:49-22:05

2 stops24h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/3

19:20-16:25

2 stops28h 05m

R21 845

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

vie. 30/1

13:49-22:05

2 stops24h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 14/2

19:20-15:23

2 stops28h 03m

R21 845

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

jue. 1/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 21/1

21:55-18:36

2 stops28h 41m

R21 862

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

vie. 13/2

19:54-19:00

1 stop39h 06m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/3

19:20-19:21

2 stops32h 01m

R22 186

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 1/1

6:45-19:00

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 19/1

19:20-15:10

1 stop27h 50m

R22 323

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 1/1

6:45-19:00

1 stop28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 16/1

23:59-21:04

2 stops29h 05m

R22 493

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

jue. 1/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 22/1

23:59-18:36

2 stops26h 37m

R22 493

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

jue. 25/12

15:25-19:00

1 stop19h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 24/1

19:20-17:55

2 stops30h 35m

R22 493

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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 14 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 029). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 701). 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 17 noviembre 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 623.

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 17 noviembre 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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 046 reviews
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Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

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.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 046 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 046 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

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.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
894 reviews
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 046 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,4

Comfort

7,3

Boarding

7,3

Overall

7,3

Entertainment

7,4

Crew

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Christina,Sept 2025

DTW - IST

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 and Delta can get you from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 26h 25m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 35m. 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 029). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of R20 701). 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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