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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R9 908

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Jul 6 — Jul 131
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or January, booked 88 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 1 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R20 785

One-way from

R9 908

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R26 056
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 12/12-26/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
22/10
  • 22/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 35m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R67 456 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R8 474 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo

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 1 July 2025.

Sat 4/108:34ORD - JNB
2 stops42h 06mQatar Airways
Sun 12/103:10JNB - ORD
2 stops42h 55mQatar Airways
Deal found 30/6R20 873
Thu 13/1120:20ORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/1222:05JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 27mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 30/6R20 891
Sat 11/1023:45ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sat 25/1017:50JNB - ORD
1 stop24h 15mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R20 908
Sat 5/710:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 9/714:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/7R21 296
Sun 10/813:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 24/89:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/7R21 402
Thu 21/810:35ORD - JNB
2 stops30h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 26/812:10JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 30mKenya Airways
Deal found 30/6R21 508
Thu 14/817:00ORD - JNB
1 stop33h 25mBritish Airways
Fri 22/819:25JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/7R22 231
Thu 21/811:21ORD - JNB
2 stops40h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 26/89:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/6R22 425
Sat 4/1016:25MDW - JNB
1 stop20h 15mDelta
Mon 13/1021:55JNB - MDW
1 stop25h 28mDelta
Deal found 30/6R27 326
Sat 11/1013:00MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 35mKLM
Sat 25/1023:15JNB - MDW
2 stops25h 52mKLM
Deal found 30/6R29 423
Thu 11/1214:00MDW - JNB
2 stops24h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 22/1219:40JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/7R38 185

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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 1 July 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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Chicago

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Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 12/12

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R20 785

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/10

6:45-16:10

2 stops26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/10

16:50-15:05

2 stops53h 15m

R20 873

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/11

20:20-10:20

2 stops30h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/12

22:05-17:32

2 stops27h 27m

R20 891

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 11/10

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

17:50-11:05

1 stop24h 15m

R20 908

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 10/8

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/8

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

R21 402

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/8

10:35-0:25

2 stops30h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

12:10-12:40

2 stops31h 30m

R21 508

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/8

16:55-7:00

1 stop31h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/8

19:25-15:55

1 stop27h 30m

R21 702

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 21/8

11:21-10:35

2 stops40h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

R22 425

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 4/10

16:25-19:40

1 stop20h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/10

21:55-16:23

1 stop25h 28m

R27 326

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 15/9

13:08-21:35

2 stops25h 27m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 30/9

23:15-18:36

2 stops26h 21m

R28 718

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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 27 June 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 87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Chicago 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 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 1 July 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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at midday.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Chicago 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 1 July 2025.
Check out reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andAir France 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.

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Crew

8,5

Entertainment

7,9

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R20 785. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Qatar Airways, from R20 873, and American Airlines, from R20 891.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R10 966 on Etihad Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Ethiopian Air from R13 222 and RwandAir from R13 416 one-way.

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Chicago 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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Top airline flying from Chicago to OR Tambo

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United AirlinesCheapestR17 136AverageR24 799FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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