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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from R9 751

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Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 0:25
ORD
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JNB
33h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 13:29
JNB
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ORD
28h 29m2 stops
R15 542Kenya Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:04 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
25h 46m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 12:57
JNB
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ORD
31h 52m2 stops
R15 875Multiple Airlines
Wed, Feb 25 - Tue, Mar 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:04 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
25h 46m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 23:21
JNB
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ORD
43h 16m2 stops
R15 941Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
25h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 12:31
JNB
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ORD
26h 31m2 stops
R15 991Kenya Airways
Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m2 stops
R16 074Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 18:40
ORD
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JNB
39h 50m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
20:30 - 15:45
JNB
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ORD
26h 15m1 stop
R16 191Qatar Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 18
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 3:55
ORD
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JNB
25h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:40 - 14:30
JNB
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ORD
36h 50m2 stops
R16 507Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 11
Delta Logo
10:49 - 19:00
MDW
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JNB
24h 11m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:02
JNB
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MDW
21h 07m1 stop
R25 842Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 18
Delta Logo
9:34 - 19:00
MDW
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JNB
25h 26m2 stops
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:02
JNB
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MDW
21h 07m1 stop
R25 909Delta
Sat, Mar 7 - Tue, Mar 24
KLM Logo
13:49 - 22:05
MDW
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JNB
24h 16m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:40
JNB
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MDW
25h 41m2 stops
R26 325KLM
Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17

Virgin Atlantic flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Jan 23
MDW12:48Chicago Midway
22h 12m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 31
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 34m
1 stop
MDW17:29Chicago Midway
R31 284
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Virgin Atlantic
Mar 10
MDW17:40Chicago Midway
18h 20m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 13
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 36m
1 stop
MDW22:31Chicago Midway
R36 209
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Virgin Atlantic
Jan 2
MDW9:50Chicago Midway
25h 10m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 13
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 34m
1 stop
MDW16:29Chicago Midway
R167 617
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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
Jan 21
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 19
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 29m
2 stops
ORD13:29Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 542
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Kenya Airways
Apr 8
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 50m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 18
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 31m
2 stops
ORD12:31Chicago O'Hare Intl
R15 991
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Kenya Airways
Jan 20
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB17:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 14m
2 stops
ORD13:14Chicago O'Hare Intl
R16 324
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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 28 December 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

7:00-0:25

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

17:00-13:29

2 stops28h 29m

R15 542

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

6:04-15:50

2 stops25h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

12:05-12:57

2 stops31h 52m

R15 875

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

6:04-15:50

2 stops25h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

12:05-23:21

2 stops43h 16m

R15 941

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/4

7:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

17:00-12:31

2 stops26h 31m

R15 991

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R16 074

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

18:50-18:40

2 stops39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

20:30-15:45

1 stop26h 15m

R16 191

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

18:50-3:55

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:40-14:30

2 stops36h 50m

R16 507

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/3

10:49-19:00

1 stop24h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

21:55-12:02

1 stop21h 07m

R25 842

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 7/3

9:34-19:00

2 stops25h 26m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

21:55-12:02

1 stop21h 07m

R25 909

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 3/3

13:49-22:05

2 stops24h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/3

23:59-18:40

2 stops25h 41m

R26 325

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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 374, 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 790.

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 R20 922 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 239 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 00m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 19h 00m
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 00m, 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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