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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from R11 891

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Apr 7 — Apr 141
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or January, booked 54 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 560

One-way from

R11 891

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 317
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/4-7/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 50h 45m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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2/8
  • 2/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 46h 25m total
  • Chicago to Johannesburg
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 15% potential increase in price (R75 400 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R9 568 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 2 April 2025.

Sun 6/410:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 13/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/4R16 560
Tue 6/511:25ORD - JNB
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Tue 20/517:50JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4R17 277
Sun 4/57:10ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/517:00JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R17 497
Thu 13/1117:00ORD - JNB
1 stop33h 20mBritish Airways
Mon 1/1222:05JNB - ORD
1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/4R17 957
Sat 18/1014:45ORD - JNB
1 stop20h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 27/1019:35JNB - ORD
1 stop32h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4R18 949
Wed 17/97:30ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Sun 28/91:15JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 03mKenya Airways
Deal found 31/3R19 592
Mon 10/1118:54ORD - JNB
2 stops28h 36mAmerican Airlines
Sat 22/1122:05JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4R19 684
Tue 6/520:15ORD - JNB
2 stops30h 05mSWISS
Tue 20/519:35JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 1/4R20 879
Sun 4/518:15ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 20mLufthansa
Sun 11/519:00JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 1/4R22 607
Tue 14/1013:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 25/109:50JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R23 176
Sat 17/513:08MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 12mKLM
Sat 24/523:15JNB - MDW
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 2/4R29 444
Sun 4/59:52MDW - JNB
1 stop26h 48mDelta
Sun 11/518:50JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 53mDelta
Deal found 2/4R30 105

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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Chicago

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Depart

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Price

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

R16 964

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

R17 277

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:10-15:50

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

17:00-12:48

2 stops26h 48m

R17 497

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 17/9

7:30-15:50

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

1:15-13:18

2 stops43h 03m

R19 592

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 29/4

19:10-7:00

1 stop28h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:15-15:55

1 stop25h 40m

R19 794

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/5

20:15-9:20

2 stops30h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

19:35-12:45

1 stop24h 10m

R20 383

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:35-17:45

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

19:00-12:55

1 stop24h 55m

R20 971

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

18:15-8:35

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/5

19:00-19:55

1 stop31h 55m

R22 607

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/9

19:20-16:10

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/10

13:55-15:30

1 stop32h 35m

R22 680

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/6

22:30-9:25

1 stop27h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/6

21:15-16:18

2 stops26h 03m

R23 287

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Best time to book a flight from Chicago to OR Tambo

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should look to book at least 54 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 2 April 2025.

When flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 21% versus a flight at midday.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport ranges from 0.0 - 120.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 120.0 mm. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

Plan your trip to OR Tambo by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 20.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 10.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated 2 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates, Delta and KLM from Chicago to Johannesburg. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 192 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 192 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 192 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
7 898 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 192 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 323 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 192 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7,5
Good
1 572 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 192 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 540 reviews
Emirates
8,0
Very Good
3 192 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip from R16 560. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Turkish Airlines, from R16 927, and Etihad Airways, from R17 001. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 23% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as R13 086 on Qatar Airways. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Etihad Airways from R13 251 and Ethiopian Air from R13 803 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to OR Tambo?

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  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of R89). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of R123). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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