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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 605

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Jan 22 — Jan 291
1 adult

The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or March, booked 28 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 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R15 498

One-way from

R11 605

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 711
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 5/2-19/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 55m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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31/1
  • 31/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 43h 49m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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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 January 2025.

Wed 5/211:55ORD - JNB
1 stop38h 50mTurkish Airlines
Wed 19/219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 498
Mon 3/37:05ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 10mKenya Airways
Sun 9/31:15JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 28mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/1R16 871
Tue 25/26:00ORD - JNB
2 stops26h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/317:00JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 927
Wed 19/314:10ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 31/39:55JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/1R17 491
Fri 19/910:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 28/914:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/1R18 582
Sun 2/221:45ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 18/219:25JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1R19 824
Wed 19/318:00ORD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Tue 25/321:15JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/1R21 046
Wed 19/313:35ORD - JNB
2 stops38h 55mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 25/319:30JNB - ORD
2 stops33h 45mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1R21 103
Sun 26/119:05ORD - JNB
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Fri 31/113:20JNB - ORD
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 16/1R22 381
Mon 3/319:05ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 20mJetBlue
Mon 10/320:00JNB - ORD
1 stop26h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 16/1R22 776

Find flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo within your budget

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 January 2025.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/2

11:55-10:45

1 stop38h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/2

19:05-10:10

1 stop23h 05m

R15 498

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

7:05-0:15

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

8:40-17:43

2 stops40h 03m

R16 871

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/2

6:00-16:00

2 stops26h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/3

17:00-13:19

2 stops28h 19m

R16 927

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/3

14:10-8:35

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

9:55-8:55

1 stop30h 00m

R17 491

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

10:15-13:10

1 stop19h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 19/3

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

R18 639

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/2

21:45-10:20

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

19:25-17:00

1 stop29h 35m

R19 824

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/3

18:00-10:20

1 stop33h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

21:15-19:45

1 stop29h 30m

R21 046

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/3

13:35-11:30

2 stops38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/3

19:30-22:15

2 stops33h 45m

R21 103

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 14/3

19:50-9:25

1 stop30h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/3

20:00-15:30

1 stop26h 30m

R22 363

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/3

19:05-9:25

1 stop30h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/3

20:00-15:30

1 stop26h 30m

R22 776

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

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Travel insights for flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 10 January 2025.

The best time to book flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 28 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 January 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.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

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 January 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg, see what other customers have to say about Turkish Airlines, Ethiopian Air and American Airlines. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 684 reviews
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Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 684 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

KLM
7,8
Good
1 339 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 752 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Virgin Atlantic
7,5
Good
664 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

JetBlue
7,4
Good
3 199 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8,0
Very Good
9 684 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,9

Crew

8,5

Food

7,1

Boarding

8,2

Overall

8,0

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 10

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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, Turkish Airlines (R15 498), Etihad Airways (R16 701), and Kenya Airways (R16 946) 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 33% 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 JetBlue, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at R11 623. Etihad Airways flights start at R12 150 while deals on American Airlines start at R12 244 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?

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

  • 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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