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R10 996 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Chicago to OR Tambo departing on 15/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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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

Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:40JNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
R16 241Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m2 stops
R16 380Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
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6:44 - 0:25ORD-JNB
33h 41m2 stops
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12:05 - 17:45JNB-ORD
37h 40m2 stops
R16 624
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Tue, Feb 3 - Tue, Feb 24
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18:10 - 15:50ORD-JNB
37h 40m2 stops
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17:00 - 12:44JNB-ORD
27h 44m2 stops
R16 729
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Fri, Feb 6 - Sun, Mar 1
Kenya Airways Logo
7:30 - 0:25ORD-JNB
32h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 17:37JNB-ORD
32h 37m2 stops
R17 774Kenya Airways
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Fri, Feb 6 - Sat, Feb 28
Kenya Airways Logo
7:30 - 10:55ORD-JNB
43h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 - 17:37JNB-ORD
48h 02m2 stops
R18 175Kenya Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50ORD-JNB
30h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:05JNB-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
R18 872Turkish Airlines
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Sat, Sep 6 - Tue, Sep 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:45 - 10:35ORD-JNB
27h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:40JNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
R19 064Turkish Airlines
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Tue, Feb 3 - Wed, Feb 11
KLM Logo
14:00 - 22:05MDW-JNB
24h 05m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:08JNB-MDW
26h 09m2 stops
R27 515KLM
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Fri, Sep 5 - Fri, Sep 19
KLM Logo
13:43 - 21:20MDW-JNB
24h 37m2 stops
KLM Logo
23:30 - 18:35JNB-MDW
26h 05m2 stops
R28 386KLM
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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?

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

For Chicago to Johannesburg, Wednesday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Monday is the most expensive. Flying from Johannesburg back to Chicago, the best deals are generally found on Wednesday, with Saturday being the most expensive.

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 R15 840 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R26 261 and R25 807 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.

Good to know

Low seasonApril
Cheapest flightR10 996
Best time to beat the crowds (2% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (19% more expensive 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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KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R631 for a one-way ticket and R932 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.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago to Johannesburg?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Chicago to OR Tambo? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 8940 reviews
7,1Entertainment
7,7Boarding
7,3Comfort
6,6Food
8,1Crew
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Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

10,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Aug 2025ORD - MEM
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Once we got in the air the pilot made up some of the time of the delay. So that was really nice.

We had a layover from YVR to Denver. We bought 4 bottles of Absolut Vodka at the YVR Duty Free for $116.20, after going through security and American Customs Pre Clearance at YVR, Vancouver. When we landed in Denver, United put us behind the American Customs as well as TSA again for some reason. We were forced to go through American Customs and TSA again. TSA confiscated our rightfully owned Duty Free Absolut Vodka bottles. Because United incorrectly forced our flight behind American border and TSA again, we missed the connecting flight. After United put us on a later flight, we eventually arrived in Chicago very late, with hardly any sleep. I am looking for compensation from United for our incorrectly confiscated Absolut Vodka bottles worth $116.20, as well as compensation for incorrectly putting us behind American Customs and TSA again, causing us to miss our connecting flight, making us arrive extremely late in Chicago.

Excellent flight. Boarding was efficient and departure was on time. Smooth flight with on time arrival. Deplaning was also efficient.

It was delayed instead of departing at 9:20pm, we departed at 11pm… putting us in Columbus after 2am! It was awful. Had I known about the delay, I could have spent some time in the United Lounge… I was starving because I started my journey in Budapest… so I was exhausted and hungry. Plus I had to make new arrangements to be picked up at the airport in Columbus, instead of midnight it was 2:30 am after getting luggage and out of airport. Not feasible. I would have just stayed in Chicago for the night and gotten a morning flight.

It was great, I’m very grateful for the pilots and crew flight attendants for everything.

Evidently, my seat had the only broken TV. I couldn’t plug it in, get it to come on, or watch anything, and of course, no one could fix it while we were on the plane. The service was good and the boarding was quick

The boarding of took of late.The presentation of the food was horrable as was the tast of the food was cold and tastless.

Delay and keep changing gates. I have to run around from B to C then to E.

I was charged for my daughters bag when I am supposed to receive two free checked bags with my United Explorer card.

The schedule to Moline changed 5 times. The gate changed 6 times. That is a pathetic way to run an airline. No wonder that no one in our company flies on United Express to or from Moline. Changes happen most of the time. I learned my lesson on this trip…never again!

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