CHI - JNB

R10 548 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 30/4. 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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Cheapest return fare
R16 754
Typical prices: R28 072-R19 610
Multiple Airlines
Thu 27/8Tue 8/9
ORD - JNB • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R11 130
Typical prices: R14 096-R19 250
Etihad Airways
Thu 30/4
ORD - JNB • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R16 840 (return)
Best reviews • 7,2 score
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Direct flights
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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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Top stopover airports
Cheapest • Avg R20 765 (return)
Shortest trip • 26h 45m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 16% 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

Thu, Aug 27 - Tue, Sep 8
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6:00 - 0:15
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
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17:00 - 12:20
JNB
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ORD
26h 20m
2 stops
R16 754Multiple Airlines
Thu, May 7 - Thu, May 14
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 16:10
ORD
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JNB
37h 50m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
20:40 - 15:05
JNB
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ORD
25h 25m
1 stop
R16 840Qatar Airways
Fri, May 1 - Mon, Jun 1
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8:31 - 0:15
ORD
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JNB
32h 44m
2 stops
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12:10 - 14:30
JNB
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ORD
33h 20m
2 stops
R16 908Multiple Airlines
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
17:00 - 17:41
JNB
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ORD
31h 41m
2 stops
R16 960Kenya Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Kenya Airways Logo
18:10 - 15:50
ORD
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JNB
38h 40m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 12:41
JNB
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ORD
31h 31m
2 stops
R17 062Kenya Airways
Mon, May 11 - Mon, May 18
Kenya Airways Logo
6:07 - 0:15
ORD
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JNB
35h 08m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 - 12:11
JNB
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ORD
31h 01m
2 stops
R17 113Kenya Airways
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:30 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
20h 10m
1 stop
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21:55 - 16:27
JNB
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MDW
25h 32m
1 stop
R32 996Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Sep 1 - Tue, Sep 15
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9:20 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
27h 20m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:55 - 16:27
JNB
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MDW
25h 32m
1 stop
R33 081Delta
Sun, May 3 - Tue, May 19
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:21 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
19h 19m
1 stop
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21:55 - 16:12
JNB
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MDW
25h 17m
1 stop
R33 287Virgin Atlantic
Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 20
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13:00 - 19:40
MDW
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JNB
23h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
21:55 - 18:31
JNB
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MDW
27h 36m
2 stops
R33 936Delta
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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 March, where tickets cost R17 370 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 449 and R26 021 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 seasonJanuary
Cheapest flightR11 130
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (13% 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.
Estimated return price
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 R10 548 for a one-way ticket and R16 754 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.
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.
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Ethiopian AirOverall score based on 984 reviews
6,7Entertainment
7,2Boarding
7,1Comfort
7,6Crew
6,9Food
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I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

8,0 ExcellentAnonymous, Mar 2026
EBB - ADD
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I will fly this going forward especially for ORD to EBB and the reverse.

I paid for internet that did not work and had to pay more to have it

Boarding was disorganized. Cabin crew was rude. Food was okay. Baggage was lost in Jeddah. Called airline for the past 5 days, either no response or saying the same thing as always which was "No bag has arrived. It should be here by tonight."

We had a good flight experience with this airline despite reading many negative comments

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 plane was ok, I was in business class and was surprised there were no pods and each seat was right next to another one. That said it was comfortable and the food and coffee were good. Entertainment wise again I was surprised to see only movies and no TV shows. Check-in at Toronto Pearson was an absolute disaster, which was especially disappointing as I was a business class passenger. There was no dedicated staffing for the business counter and four (4) airlines employees assisted one economy class passenger for about 15 minutes when one could have easily assisted me. Overall room for improvement, particularly in the on-ground experience and airplane infrastructure.

Delay not posted, only departure time listed- not boarding time. We left an hour late and arrived 45 min late. Restrooms had backed up sinks and toilets not flushed ) passenger error). Lots of screen for entertainment didn’t work. But we arrived with our luggage

The plane was old and the luggage racks above us were visibly shaking during turbulence. Water was dripping on our heads during landing. Our flight was over 2 hours late departing but we were not updated or told what to expect as the screen at the gate continued to read “on time”

Check in took over an hour because printer was not working. Attendant did not know how to give free layover Addis Ababa hotel vouchers or update frequent flyer number. After repeated attempts, got voucher emailed. However hotel wanted printed voucher hence more delay. Bus time from hotel back to airport was printed 4:50 hours, but hotel reception called at 3 pm saying bus will leave at 4 pm. Then hotel reception called again saying 4:15 pm. We rushed at 4:15 pm and bus was not ready until 4:40 pm. Many audio outlets were not working in planes.

I have my baggage left either in Jeddah or Addis and undelivered to Abuja

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