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7:01 - 0:25ORD-JNB
33h 24m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:35 - 17:45JNB-ORD
48h 10m2 stops
R16 428Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Mar 2 - Wed, Mar 4
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 10m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:35JNB-ORD
29h 45m1 stop
R17 542Etihad Airways
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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:40JNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
R17 645Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
R17 782Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 5 - Wed, Feb 18
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 0:25ORD-JNB
33h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 21:34JNB-ORD
51h 59m2 stops
R18 606Kenya Airways
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Mon, Nov 24 - Tue, Dec 23
Kenya Airways Logo
7:01 - 10:55ORD-JNB
43h 54m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 16:37JNB-ORD
47h 02m2 stops
R18 640Kenya Airways
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 - 10:50ORD-JNB
39h 00m1 stop
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19:10 - 10:05JNB-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
R18 863Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 10:35ORD-JNB
40h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 9:40JNB-ORD
22h 45m1 stop
R19 189Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Apr 23 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
18:50 - 2:20ORD-JNB
47h 30m2 stops
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13:45 - 15:45JNB-ORD
33h 00m1 stop
R19 926Qatar Airways
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Mon, Mar 2 - Mon, Mar 9
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 10:00ORD-JNB
31h 40m1 stop
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3:10 - 15:05JNB-ORD
42h 55m2 stops
R19 943Qatar Airways
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Sun, Apr 19 - Sun, Apr 26

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
Nov 24
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
JNB0:25Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 23
JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
51h 59m
2 stops
ORD21:34Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 606
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Kenya Airways
Mar 4
ORD7:01Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 54m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 7
JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
47h 02m
2 stops
ORD16:37Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 640
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Kenya Airways
Mar 4
ORD7:01Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 54m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 8
JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 39m
2 stops
ORD12:44Chicago O'Hare Intl
R18 657
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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
Mar 12
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 25
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 645
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Ethiopian Air
Feb 5
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 18
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 782
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 5
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 29
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 834
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

7:01-0:25

2 stops33h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

1:35-17:45

2 stops48h 10m

R16 428

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

R17 542

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R17 645

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R17 782

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/11

7:00-0:25

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 23/12

1:35-21:34

2 stops51h 59m

R18 606

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

7:01-10:55

2 stops43h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

1:35-16:37

2 stops47h 02m

R18 640

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

R18 863

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

R19 189

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

18:50-2:20

2 stops47h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

13:45-15:45

1 stop33h 00m

R19 926

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

19:20-10:00

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

3:10-15:05

2 stops42h 55m

R19 943

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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 925, 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 R17 302.

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 255. 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 871.

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 255 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 062.

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 552 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 217 on momondo.

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

As of November 2025, prices for Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 18% 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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  • 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 18h 35m, 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.

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