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R10 716 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flight Deals 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.

Recent return flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo

Recommended round-trip deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from Chicago to OR Tambo.
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11:55 - 10:45ORD-JNB
38h 50m1 stop
19:05 - 10:10JNB-ORD
23h 05m1 stop
R14 948Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 27
11:55 - 10:45ORD-JNB
38h 50m1 stop
19:05 - 10:10JNB-ORD
23h 05m1 stop
R15 296Turkish Airlines
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Mon, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 27
20:30 - 10:50ORD-JNB
30h 20m1 stop
19:10 - 10:10JNB-ORD
23h 00m1 stop
R15 461Turkish Airlines
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Thu, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 4
7:05 - 0:15ORD-JNB
33h 10m2 stops
8:40 - 9:55JNB-ORD
33h 15m2 stops
R16 414Kenya Airways
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Sun, Feb 2 - Sun, Feb 9
7:05 - 16:10ORD-JNB
25h 05m2 stops
1:15 - 9:55JNB-ORD
40h 40m2 stops
R16 450Kenya Airways
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Sun, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 8
7:05 - 15:50ORD-JNB
24h 45m2 stops
12:10 - 12:01JNB-ORD
31h 51m2 stops
R16 487
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Thu, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 4
7:10 - 16:00ORD-JNB
24h 50m2 stops
17:15 - 12:01JNB-ORD
26h 46m2 stops
R16 835
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Mon, Feb 3 - Mon, Feb 10
13:10 - 8:35ORD-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
9:55 - 8:25JNB-ORD
30h 30m1 stop
R17 494Etihad Airways
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Mon, Jan 20 - Mon, Jan 27
9:45 - 3:55ORD-JNB
34h 10m1 stop
14:35 - 7:40JNB-ORD
25h 05m2 stops
R17 806Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 30 - Tue, Feb 4
9:45 - 3:55ORD-JNB
34h 10m1 stop
8:20 - 7:40JNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
R17 824Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Feb 6 - Tue, Feb 11

Flights from Chicago to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

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.

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 699 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R27 954 and R27 845 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 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 5 weeks before departure.

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Low season

September

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R10 716
Best time to beat the crowds (5% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (27% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago Midway 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 R585 for a one-way ticket and R816 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?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago and Johannesburg, with oneworld 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.

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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.
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Top airlines 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 9043 reviews
8,1Crew
7,1Entertainment
7,3Comfort
7,7Boarding
6,7Food
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We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

4,0 OkayZac, Dec 2024ORD - LAX
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We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

Was a pain having to leave the plane and reboard but glad the plane was fixed

Plane was was better than th YVR to ORD flight but was a fraction of the distance. Fly your better planes on longer distance flights.

Nothing wrong with the flight itself. But due to 2+ hrs waiting in immigration and the additional security checkup in O’hare, I nearly missed the flight.

They need to improve their boarding process. Group 1 and/or paying first class passengers shouldn't be in the middle of boarding process

late departure due to some unspecified issue with ventilating the cabin. They got it running but it was FREEZING for the whole flight. I asked for a blanket but they didn't provide one. They could not turn up the heat. it was quite miserable.

We were delayed because of ground crew, not because the plane wasn’t ready to go. The food was better than usual!

I still prefer Delta, but Delta doesn’t fly to State College PA.

Everything was fantastic. Modern plane. All the amenities! Although the paid snacks and meals are pure robbery. Like i understand airlines need to make money, but 11$ USD for an overnight oats with some nuts in it and barely any pieces of apple.... Highway robbery

United needs to figure out its Economy PLUS standards; its better than economy but that's not saying much. It seems like United stripped away all the basics for an international flight (such as In Seat entertainment) and repackaged some of them as plus. Would not fly United internationally again.

I liked nothing of Ethiopian airlines except the price of the fare.

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

Plane was late with no information or announcement … had to walk up n downstairs.., had not communicated this … and ppl had suitcase to carry .

Like: It arrived, Dislike: Boarding was a separate corridor with no counter announcements at the passenger waiting area. Very dirty airplane and toilets, food options were terrible - everything even the vegetarian option was a curry spice. Many other passengers using the toilets would not lock the door and kept door partially open during use - flight attendants would not enforce or direct them to lock it and light turns on, no entertainment options at all, other passengers would be singing and not peaceful. Atrocious flight experience.

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

I had a full row so can't imagine how this could be better

Boarding was delayed and people were just sitting there like lost.

The experience was amazing! Many thanks to the pilot who informed us that we were passing mt Kilimanjaro and we had the chance to see it !

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.

It’s good alternative flight out from Mogadishu, especially for the timing

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Chicago to Johannesburg found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
28/2Fri
2 stops
58h 44mMDW-JNB
R10 716
25/4Fri
1 stopEtihad Airways
35h 40mORD-JNB
R11 816
28/2Fri
3 stops
55h 56mORD-JNB
R11 926
29/4Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 10mORD-JNB
R12 274
29/4Tue
1 stopQatar Airways
31h 10mORD-JNB
R12 585
29/4Tue
1 stopAlaska Airlines
31h 10mORD-JNB
R13 208
28/2Fri
2 stopsSWISS
29h 15mORD-JNB
R14 435
29/4Tue
3 stopsEthiopian Air
31h 33mORD-JNB
R15 718
31/12Tue
1 stopSWISS
25h 55mORD-JNB
R16 121
31/12Tue
3 stopsEthiopian Air
33h 44mORD-JNB
R20 480

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Last minute flights from Chicago to OR Tambo

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg that are departing in the next 10 days.
23/12Mon
multi-stopRwandAir
35h 15mORD-JNB
25/12Wed
multi-stopRwandAir
29h 40mJNB-ORD
R33 633
24/12Tue
multi-stopDelta
25h 00mORD-JNB
15/1Wed
multi-stopDelta
27h 25mJNB-ORD
R33 780
23/12Mon
multi-stop
29h 02mORD-JNB
25/12Wed
multi-stop
30h 25mJNB-ORD
R34 128
24/12Tue
multi-stop
27h 25mORD-JNB
16/1Thu
multi-stop
27h 50mJNB-ORD
R34 531
23/12Mon
multi-stopSWISS
31h 20mORD-JNB
29/12Sun
multi-stopSWISS
27h 50mJNB-ORD
R34 769
21/12Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
20h 05mORD-JNB
28/12Sat
multi-stopUnited Airlines
23h 30mJNB-ORD
R34 897
22/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
36h 55mORD-JNB
29/12Sun
multi-stopUnited Airlines
27h 40mJNB-ORD
R35 080
23/12Mon
multi-stopSWISS
31h 20mORD-JNB
13/1Mon
multi-stopSWISS
27h 50mJNB-ORD
R37 462
23/12Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
41h 50mORD-JNB
25/12Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
40h 40mJNB-ORD
R51 952
23/12Mon
multi-stopEthiopian Air
26h 15mORD-JNB
25/12Wed
multi-stopEthiopian Air
51h 20mJNB-ORD
R54 682

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