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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from R9 984

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
R15 415Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 29 - Sun, Oct 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:40JNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
R15 556Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Oct 19 - Thu, Mar 12
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 0:25ORD-JNB
34h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 17:36JNB-ORD
48h 01m2 stops
R16 734Kenya Airways
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Sun, Oct 19 - Mon, Nov 17
Logo
6:45 - 0:25ORD-JNB
34h 40m2 stops
Logo
17:00 - 12:10JNB-ORD
26h 10m2 stops
R16 769
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
Kenya Airways Logo
7:30 - 15:50ORD-JNB
24h 20m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 17:37JNB-ORD
32h 37m2 stops
R17 226Kenya Airways
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Sun, Feb 1 - Sun, Mar 1
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7:00 - 0:25ORD-JNB
34h 25m2 stops
Logo
17:00 - 12:10JNB-ORD
26h 10m2 stops
R17 243
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Wed, Sep 10 - Sun, Sep 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:45 - 10:35ORD-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 9:40JNB-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
R18 017Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:45 - 10:35ORD-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 9:40JNB-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
R18 228Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 27 - Fri, Oct 10
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:00MDW-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:01JNB-MDW
22h 06m1 stop
R27 262Delta
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Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 24
Delta Logo
13:00 - 19:00MDW-JNB
22h 00m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:01JNB-MDW
22h 06m1 stop
R27 333Delta
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Delta flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Delta
Feb 2
MDW6:00Chicago Midway
29h 00m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 24
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 06m
1 stop
MDW12:01Chicago Midway
R27 262
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Delta
Feb 5
MDW13:00Chicago Midway
22h 00m
2 stops
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 24
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 06m
1 stop
MDW12:01Chicago Midway
R27 333
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Delta
Oct 19
MDW9:35Chicago Midway
27h 05m
2 stops
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 18
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 28m
1 stop
MDW16:23Chicago Midway
R27 772
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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sept 29
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB13:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 19
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 415
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Ethiopian Air
Oct 19
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 12
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 556
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 28
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 5
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 574
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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 16 August 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/10

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R15 415

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/10

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R15 556

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/10

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 17/11

1:35-17:36

2 stops48h 01m

R16 734

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/9

6:45-0:25

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

17:00-12:10

2 stops26h 10m

R16 769

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

7:30-15:50

2 stops24h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

17:00-17:37

2 stops32h 37m

R17 226

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/9

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

17:00-12:10

2 stops26h 10m

R17 243

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

R18 017

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/10

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

R18 228

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

21:55-12:01

1 stop22h 06m

R27 262

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 5/2

13:00-19:00

2 stops22h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/2

21:55-12:01

1 stop22h 06m

R27 333

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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 February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R15 978, 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 February, then departing from Chicago during the month March is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R17 349.

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 R17 687. 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 R23 444.

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 R17 686 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 R26 715.

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 853 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 R18 913 on momondo.

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

As of August 2025, prices for Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 28% more expensive 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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Cheap Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (CHI to JNB) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R9 984

Fastest flight time

17h 57m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago in the past 72 hours is R9 984. The best return flight deal from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 415.
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 17h 57m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Popular non-direct routes for this connection are Chicago Midway Airport - Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport - 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 17h 57m, 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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