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Two cabin classes are available on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport:

• Economy class
• Premium Economy Class

A direct flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 00m, covering 22 505 km.

Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

Return flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport range from R17 952 to R26 696, with an average of R21 767 over the past 12 months. Anything below R17 952 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 7% above the R21 767 route average. Book 23 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R17 140 to R149 073. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R12 616, which is 21% below the typical average for this route.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (JNB) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging R490 for economy cars. Top options include:

• GREEN MOTION
• Woodford
• Europcar
• Sixt
• Avis

Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may depart from several airports in Chicago area, including Chicago Midway (MDW), Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and Chicago Greater Rockford (RFD). Flights usually arrive at Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB).

One-stop flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport most commonly connect through:

• Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 32% of one-stop connections
• Istanbul (IST) – 22% of one-stop connections
• Dubai Intl (DXB) – 9% of one-stop connections
• Newark (EWR) – 8% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 36% on flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R19 546 return on average, while Friday is the most expensive at R30 374, a difference of R10 828.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 15m, compared to 21h 32m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) and 22h 02m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS).

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is 8 hours ahead of Chicago (South Africa Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are Gold Reef City, Gallagher Convention Centre, and Sandton Convention Centre. These are among the most viewed places in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on KAYAK.

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.

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.

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.

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.