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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 797

CHI — JNB
Oct 5 — Oct 121
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Chicago to OR Tambo

Sat 3/1014:30 -
2 stops42h 20m
Sat 10/101:15 -
2 stops41h 09m
Deal found 4/9R17 688
Wed 25/116:00 -
2 stops37h 55m
Sat 5/1217:00 -
2 stops28h 09m
Deal found 3/9R17 784
Sun 25/106:15 -
2 stops26h 35m
Mon 9/111:35 -
2 stops47h 45m
Deal found 4/9R17 848
Fri 23/106:10 -
2 stops45h 45m
Mon 2/1117:00 -
2 stops32h 20m
Deal found 2/9R18 151
Sun 4/106:00 -
2 stops45h 55m
Mon 12/1017:00 -
2 stops25h 24m
Deal found 1/9R18 215
Sun 25/1012:45 -
1 stop39h 15m
Tue 10/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Deal found 4/9R18 486
Tue 3/1112:45 -
1 stop38h 15m
Wed 11/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 1/9R18 646
Wed 11/1111:45 -
1 stop39h 15m
Tue 17/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 30m
Deal found 3/9R18 694
Sun 4/107:00 -
2 stops25h 50m
Sun 11/1012:10 -
2 stops30h 14m
Deal found 1/9R18 726
Thu 3/96:00 -
2 stops26h 50m
Tue 4/512:10 -
2 stops31h 26m
Deal found 1/9R18 790
Tue 17/116:00 -
2 stops25h 50m
Tue 24/1117:00 -
2 stops27h 46m
Deal found 31/8R18 997
Mon 5/1013:00 -
1 stop23h 40m
Mon 12/1021:55 -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 3/9R33 859

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Round-trip from

R17 688

One-way from

R11 797

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

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Average price

R17 672
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 3/10-10/10
  • 4 total stops
  • 83h 29m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 14/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 39h 15m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (R37 390 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease (R16 521 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

11:45-11:00

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 797

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/11

18:30-8:40

3 stops30h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 170

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/12

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 176

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/12

8:10-10:50

3 stops42h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R17 959

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/12

21:50-10:50

3 stops29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 327

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/12

18:50-13:55

2 stops35h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R18 885

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/2

11:45-11:00

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

R18 917

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/12

20:20-8:20

1 stop28h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 31/12

0:00-16:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R20 402

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/11

11:45-11:00

1 stop39h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

R20 673

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/11

11:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

R20 833

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R16 155). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 427). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between R16 826 and R20 657 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R17 688 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 3–Oct 10).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Doha (DOH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 53% 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?

Doha (DOH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R18 832.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 19h 30m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 45m.

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

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 39 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.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Turkish Airlines and Delta can get you from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in just under 22h 40m. Your travel time can differ by up to 16h 35m. The distance between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is about 13993 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R21 893.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R16 155). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R30 427). 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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Travelling to a place near Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Book flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
Sandton
Kempton Park
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Edenvale
Middelburg

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Top airline flying from Chicago to OR Tambo

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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR21 893AverageR31 726FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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