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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from R9 779

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Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
R17 391Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Feb 16 - Thu, Mar 5
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:40JNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
R17 425Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Mar 12 - Wed, Mar 25
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:30 - 15:50ORD-JNB
25h 20m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 12:50JNB-ORD
26h 50m2 stops
R17 442Multiple Airlines
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Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27
Kenya Airways Logo
7:01 - 15:50ORD-JNB
24h 49m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 16:37JNB-ORD
47h 02m2 stops
R17 493Kenya Airways
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Wed, Mar 4 - Sat, Mar 7
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:41 - 15:50ORD-JNB
43h 09m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 16:17JNB-ORD
30h 17m2 stops
R17 544Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Mar 3 - Sat, Mar 14
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
R17 595Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Feb 1 - Tue, Feb 17
Kenya Airways Logo
7:01 - 15:50ORD-JNB
24h 49m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 13:31JNB-ORD
43h 56m2 stops
R17 954Kenya Airways
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Fri, Feb 13 - Sat, Feb 28
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:00MDW-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 12:01JNB-MDW
22h 06m1 stop
R21 794Delta
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Thu, Jan 1 - Tue, Jan 20
Delta Logo
6:00 - 19:00MDW-JNB
29h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 18:36JNB-MDW
28h 41m2 stops
R21 862Delta
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Thu, Jan 1 - Wed, Jan 21
KLM Logo
13:49 - 22:05MDW-JNB
24h 16m2 stops
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23:59 - 18:36JNB-MDW
26h 37m2 stops
R22 289KLM
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Wed, Jan 14 - Wed, Jan 28

KLM flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best KLM deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
KLM
Jan 14
MDW13:49Chicago Midway
24h 16m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 28
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 37m
2 stops
MDW18:36Chicago Midway
R22 289
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KLM
Dec 4
MDW13:50Chicago Midway
24h 15m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Dec 17
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 01m
2 stops
MDW18:00Chicago Midway
R29 986
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KLM
Nov 18
MDW13:15Chicago Midway
24h 50m
2 stops
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 20
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 19m
2 stops
MDW18:18Chicago Midway
R42 802
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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
Jan 1
MDW6:00Chicago Midway
29h 00m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 20
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 06m
1 stop
MDW12:01Chicago Midway
R21 794
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Delta
Jan 1
MDW6:00Chicago Midway
29h 00m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 21
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 41m
2 stops
MDW18:36Chicago Midway
R21 862
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Delta
Jan 30
MDW12:48Chicago Midway
22h 12m
1 stop
JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 14
JNB19:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 56m
2 stops
MDW16:16Chicago Midway
R22 067
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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 November 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R17 391

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

R17 425

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 19/4

7:30-15:50

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

17:00-12:50

2 stops26h 50m

R17 442

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

7:01-15:50

2 stops24h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/3

1:35-16:37

2 stops47h 02m

R17 493

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

12:41-15:50

2 stops43h 09m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/3

17:00-16:17

2 stops30h 17m

R17 544

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 17/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

R17 595

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/2

7:01-15:50

2 stops24h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/2

1:35-13:31

2 stops43h 56m

R17 954

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/1

21:55-12:01

1 stop22h 06m

R21 794

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

21:55-18:36

2 stops28h 41m

R21 862

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 14/1

13:49-22:05

2 stops24h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

23:59-18:36

2 stops26h 37m

R22 289

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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 844, 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 220.

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 173. 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 762.

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 172 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 938.

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 417 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 135 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 19h 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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