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Cheapest return fare
R21 355
Typical prices: R20 652-R25 099
Egyptair
Fri 21/8Fri 28/8
ORD - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 808
Typical prices: R13 245-R19 638
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/11
ORD - JNB • 3 stops
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Egyptair
Cheapest • from R21 355 (return)
Ethiopian Air
Best reviews • 7,2 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Chicago and OR Tambo. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R19 861 (return)
Doha (DOH)
Shortest trip • 25h 40m (one-way)
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February
Cheapest • 30% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg (CHI-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Egyptair Logo
10:30 - 7:10
ORD
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JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
21:45 - 5:15
JNB
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ORD
38h 30m
1 stop
R21 355Egyptair
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
R21 420Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Oct 3
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:55 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 45m
1 stop
R21 486Turkish Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
R21 518Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
5:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
34h 10m
3 stops
R21 535Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 16 - Sat, Oct 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:30 - 7:10
ORD
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JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
14:05 - 15:30
JNB
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ORD
32h 25m
1 stop
R21 584Multiple Airlines
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
17:00 - 17:06
JNB
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ORD
31h 06m
2 stops
R21 649Multiple Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Mon, Sep 14
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 9:10
ORD
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JNB
30h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
3:10 - 15:05
JNB
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ORD
42h 55m
2 stops
R21 796Qatar Airways
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
17:15 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
19h 25m
1 stop
Delta Logo
21:55 - 16:20
JNB
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MDW
25h 25m
1 stop
R33 128Delta
Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 28
Delta Logo
12:28 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
24h 12m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:55 - 18:05
JNB
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MDW
27h 10m
2 stops
R33 193Delta
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Chicago to OR Tambo flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Chicago to OR Tambo to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost R9 059 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and October, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R17 643 and R15 599 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightR10 808
Best time to beat the crowds (20% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 14% lower on average.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from Chicago to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Chicago to OR Tambo based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Chicago to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the best means of transport to the city center from JNB airport?

    The airport primarily provides links to private cab services as well as a rail network that runs into the heart of the city. A cab traveling to or from the airport in Johannesburg takes around 40min.

  • Are there rental car facilities at JNB airport?

    Avis, Hertz, Thrifty, Europcar, and Bidvest are just some of the vehicle rental agencies you may find at Johannesburg's OR Tambo Airport. First Automobile, Tempest, Select Car Hire, and Woodford are just a few more of the car rental agencies you will find at JNB. Companies competing to serve tenants coming at JNB in Johannesburg provide competitive pricing and services.

  • Are there hotels near ORD airport?

    The Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest hotel to the airport terminals (Terminals 1, 2, and 3) without actually sleeping on the tarmac. No matter what time of day you have to leave, you may take advantage of the free 24h shuttle service and front desk service.

  • Where can I park at ORD airport?

    Long-term parkers at O'Hare International Airport may choose between the Daily Parking Garage, the Daily Lots, or the Economy Parking Lots. Economy parking is located north of the International Parking Lot and northeast of the domestic terminals.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R10 808 for a one-way ticket and R21 355 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    There are 2 airports in Chicago (Chicago Midway and Chicago O'Hare Intl.) and only 1 airport in Johannesburg (Johannesburg OR Tambo). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Chicago is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Chicago with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Chicago up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • If you are traveling from Chicago, you can use either the O'Hare International (ORD) Airport or Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW). While O'Hare is the primary airport for international travel into and out of Chicago, MDW is considered the secondary airport.
  • Visit one of the airport lounges at either ORD or MDW to make the most of the time you have before or after your flight. These lounges are accessible at both airports.
  • Nursing rooms are available for use by travelers at both the ORD and MDW airports, which are the two main airports in the area. These rooms are equipped with nursing pods as well as stations that have been designed specifically for women who are breastfeeding their small children. They were created with the intention of giving women a calm setting in which they could nurse their infants or pump breast milk in order to cater to the requirements of their family.
  • Terminals A and B at Johannesburg O.R. Tambo Airport (JNB) are linked to one another by a central terminal building that manages check-in and baggage, and that also enables passengers to go between Terminals A and B through either the landside or the airside. The airport is home to well over one hundred different stores, restaurants, cafés, bars, and other types of service providers; however, the majority of the shops and eateries shut at 11pm . Wi-Fi is offered to guests as a means of helping them pass the time.
  • Services are available at JNB and the Chicago airports (MDW and ORD) to help travelers who are having trouble finding their way about the airport or making full use of its numerous amenities. Any time before, during, or after your trip, you may reach out to them for more details on their wheelchair rental and airport transportation services.

Reviews of the top airline flying from Chicago to OR Tambo

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7,2
Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 1010 reviews
7,2Boarding
6,9Food
7,1Comfort
7,6Crew
6,7Entertainment
Airline reviews

It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Jun 2026
ORD - JNB
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It was a great experience for my first time flying with this airline. I will be flying with them a lot more now. Plane crew was amazing.

The flight was very smooth, however, the quality of food was mediocre.

The TV wasn't working No music for the whole flight from JFK to LOS It was too burring.

Flight was delayed by two hours. This really messed things up because I missed my connecting flight in Addis. I had a meeting in Entebbe which was scrapped because my flight from Addis landed later in the day.

The crew was unfriendly and very rude to name a few (Helina). I felt unsafe due to most of the cabinets were open while on flight. All in all the flight was ok, but the crew needed more training on customer service most of all for international flights.

The Boeing 737 MAX on this route, flown in the middle of the night, is an UTTER FAILURE for business travellers. The whole point of business travel is to arrive alert and recover from travel quickly, and this little aeroplane with its quarter recline uncomfortable business seats does nothing for that. It’s a small step up from economy in that you have decent legroom, but that’s it. Absolute margin at the cost of the traveller.

The use of a domestic carrier without entertainment was disappointing and a let down

There where no ear phones provided and the food needs to improve.

I like the leg room. I did not like the plane from Chicago to Addis. It was dirty and smelly and toilet area filthy. My screen was not working and kept saying loading. The plane from Addis to Harare was clean , more modern and food looked much fresher and tasted better. Boarding at Addis was a nightmare, long queues and lots of confusion,International space has no seating are and one is standing all the time.

The food could be better, the beef was quite tough. The crew were friendly and helpful on this flight, which has not being my experience on other Ethiopian flights.

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