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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from R10 850

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Kenya Airways Logo
7:30 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
25h 20m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 12:41
JNB
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ORD
31h 31m2 stops
R15 982Kenya Airways
Thu, May 7 - Sat, May 23
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 0:25
ORD
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JNB
34h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:05 - 17:10
JNB
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ORD
36h 05m2 stops
R16 065Kenya Airways
Fri, Mar 13 - Sun, Mar 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
24h 45m2 stops
R16 351Ethiopian Air
Wed, Apr 1 - Wed, Apr 8
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 10:55
ORD
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JNB
43h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 17:45
JNB
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ORD
32h 45m2 stops
R16 518Kenya Airways
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m2 stops
R16 585Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:30 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
41h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 17:45
JNB
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ORD
32h 45m2 stops
R16 770Multiple Airlines
Sat, Jan 31 - Sat, Feb 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:51 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
42h 59m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 21:33
JNB
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ORD
35h 33m2 stops
R17 088Multiple Airlines
Sat, Mar 7 - Sun, Apr 12
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:00
MDW
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JNB
29h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 16:53
JNB
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MDW
25h 58m1 stop
R26 027Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
9:34 - 19:00
MDW
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JNB
25h 26m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:55
JNB
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MDW
27h 00m2 stops
R26 111Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 11
KLM Logo
13:26 - 22:05
MDW
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JNB
24h 39m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:36
JNB
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MDW
26h 37m2 stops
R26 563KLM
Thu, Jan 29 - Thu, Feb 5

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Mar 13
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 25m
2 stops
JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 22
JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 05m
2 stops
ORD17:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 065
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Kenya Airways
Jan 20
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m
2 stops
ORD17:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 518
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Kenya Airways
Feb 15
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 22
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 29m
2 stops
ORD13:29Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 357
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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jan 20
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 363
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Turkish Airlines
Apr 1
ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 8
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 40m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 547
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Turkish Airlines
May 13
ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 45m
1 stop
JNB10:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 29
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 866
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 17 December 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 7/5

7:30-15:50

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 23/5

12:10-12:41

2 stops31h 31m

R15 982

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/3

12:05-17:10

2 stops36h 05m

R16 065

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

R16 351

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

7:00-10:55

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

17:00-17:45

2 stops32h 45m

R16 518

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R16 585

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 31/1

14:30-15:50

2 stops41h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

17:00-17:45

2 stops32h 45m

R16 770

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 7/3

12:51-15:50

2 stops42h 59m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/4

17:00-21:33

2 stops35h 33m

R17 088

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/3

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

21:55-16:53

1 stop25h 58m

R26 027

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/3

9:34-19:00

2 stops25h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

21:55-17:55

2 stops27h 00m

R26 111

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 29/1

13:26-22:05

2 stops24h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

23:59-18:36

2 stops26h 37m

R26 563

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago is in March. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 501, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month of March, then departing from Chicago during the month April is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 921.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The cheapest day to depart from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Saturday. Travellers who choose to depart for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a Saturday will often find tickets for as low as R16 874. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travellers. As a result, prices tend to be around R22 367.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flying to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago in the evening is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as R16 874 when looking at flights departing in the evening. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is at midday when prices are around R25 488.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around R21 053 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago for as low as R17 374 on momondo.

How have Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of December 2025, prices for Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 12% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Fastest flight time

19h 15m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 19h 15m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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  • How far is Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    The distance between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo is about 13983,8 km. Flights usually cover this in 19h 15m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport refresh daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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