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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from R9 788

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Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
24h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 12:57
JNB
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ORD
26h 57m
2 stops
R15 403Kenya Airways
Wed, Mar 4 - Tue, Mar 31
Kenya Airways Logo
6:04 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
26h 46m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 12:26
JNB
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ORD
26h 26m
2 stops
R15 419Kenya Airways
Wed, Apr 15 - Thu, Apr 23
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:45 - 0:25
ORD
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JNB
34h 40m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 17:10
JNB
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ORD
31h 10m
2 stops
R15 435Multiple Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Thu, Mar 26
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:04 - 0:25
ORD
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JNB
34h 21m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 - 12:57
JNB
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ORD
31h 52m
2 stops
R15 483Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
R15 499Ethiopian Air
Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 18
Kenya Airways Logo
7:01 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
24h 49m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 13:29
JNB
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ORD
28h 29m
2 stops
R15 673Kenya Airways
Sun, Feb 8 - Thu, Feb 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
R16 133Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 13
Delta Logo
18:07 - 19:00
MDW
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JNB
17h 53m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:07
JNB
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MDW
21h 12m
1 stop
R23 494Delta
Thu, Mar 26 - Mon, Apr 13
Delta Logo
13:10 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
23h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:55 - 17:58
JNB
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MDW
27h 03m
2 stops
R23 525Delta
Sun, Mar 29 - Mon, Apr 13
KLM Logo
13:49 - 22:05
MDW
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JNB
24h 16m
2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:40
JNB
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MDW
25h 41m
2 stops
R23 541KLM
Wed, Feb 18 - Mon, Mar 16

Delta flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Delta deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Delta
Mar 26
MDW18:07Chicago Midway
17h 53m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 13
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 12m
1 stop
MDW12:07Chicago Midway
R23 494
Delta
Mar 29
MDW18:07Chicago Midway
18h 33m
1 stop
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 13
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 03m
2 stops
MDW17:58Chicago Midway
R23 525
Delta
Mar 28
MDW14:05Chicago Midway
22h 35m
2 stops
JNB19:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
Apr 13
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 03m
2 stops
MDW17:58Chicago Midway
R23 557

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
Mar 4
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 25
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 561
Turkish Airlines
Feb 9
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 18
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD11:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 577
Turkish Airlines
May 13
ORD11:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
May 29
JNB18:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 40m
1 stop
ORD9:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
R17 592

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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 29 January 2026.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

7:00-15:50

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

17:00-12:57

2 stops26h 57m

R15 403

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

6:04-15:50

2 stops26h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

17:00-12:26

2 stops26h 26m

R15 419

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

6:45-0:25

2 stops34h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/3

17:00-17:10

2 stops31h 10m

R15 435

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

6:04-0:25

2 stops34h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

12:05-12:57

2 stops31h 52m

R15 483

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R15 499

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

7:01-15:50

2 stops24h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

17:00-13:29

2 stops28h 29m

R15 673

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R16 133

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 26/3

18:07-19:00

1 stop17h 53m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

21:55-12:07

1 stop21h 12m

R23 494

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 29/3

13:10-19:40

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 13/4

21:55-17:58

2 stops27h 03m

R23 525

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/2

13:49-22:05

2 stops24h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

23:59-18:40

2 stops25h 41m

R23 541

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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 R15 340, 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 February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R15 657.

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 R19 630 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 R16 879 on momondo.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 1% 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 50m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 19h 50m
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 50m, 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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