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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 954

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 15/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Jul 22 — Jul 291
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 587

One-way from

R9 954

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

R24 625
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 4/9-9/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 40m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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15/8
  • 15/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 19m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R44 083 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R13 370 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 17 July 2025.

Thu 4/910:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 9/914:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/7R20 587
Sun 2/1120:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sat 8/1119:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 15/7R20 622
Wed 5/116:45ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 00mQatar Airways
Thu 13/1116:50JNB - ORD
2 stops53h 40mQatar Airways
Deal found 17/7R20 747
Sat 22/1117:10ORD - JNB
1 stop33h 15mBritish Airways
Thu 27/1119:35JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/7R20 890
Fri 5/97:00ORD - JNB
2 stops44h 55mKenya Airways
Sun 21/912:10JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 35mKenya Airways
Deal found 15/7R20 944
Wed 20/813:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 1/99:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/7R21 015
Wed 20/811:21ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 59mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/920:25JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/7R21 051

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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 17 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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O'Hare Intl

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OR Tambo

Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

R20 587

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 2/9

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/9

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

R20 712

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

7:00-10:55

2 stops44h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/9

12:10-17:45

2 stops36h 35m

R20 944

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/8

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/9

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

R21 015

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/8

11:21-8:20

2 stops37h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 19/9

20:25-15:05

1 stop25h 40m

R21 051

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 30/8

18:20-9:40

2 stops32h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 14/9

16:50-15:05

2 stops53h 15m

R21 337

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/8

5:01-8:20

2 stops44h 19m

R9 954

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/8

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R11 526

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 27/7

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R13 367

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/10

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

R14 243

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Deals found on 15/7

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 11 July 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 71 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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 ORD to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 July 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

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

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 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 223 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 906 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
789 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 288 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

Food

7,8

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air (R20 587), Turkish Airlines (R20 712), and Kenya Airways (R20 944) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. You may be able to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for 6% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 526. Ethiopian Air flights start at R13 367 while deals on Turkish Airlines start at R14 243 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). 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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