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R10 329 Find Cheap Flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo departing on 15/4. 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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Cheap Flight Deals from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg (ORD-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Recommended return flight deals departing in the coming months from the most popular airlines that fly from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo.
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10:15 - 13:05ORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m1 stop
R13 003Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Apr 20 - Sun, Apr 27
10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
8:20 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 55m1 stop
R15 713Ethiopian Air
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Sun, Mar 30 - Sun, Apr 6
7:35 - 0:15ORD-JNB
33h 40m2 stops
12:10 - 17:55JNB-ORD
36h 45m2 stops
R17 453Kenya Airways
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Sat, Apr 5 - Wed, Apr 16
7:10 - 0:15ORD-JNB
34h 05m2 stops
12:10 - 17:55JNB-ORD
36h 45m2 stops
R17 490
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Wed, Apr 23 - Wed, Apr 30
20:10 - 15:50ORD-JNB
36h 40m2 stops
17:00 - 12:48JNB-ORD
26h 48m2 stops
R17 545
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Tue, Apr 29 - Sun, May 18
11:25 - 10:35ORD-JNB
40h 10m1 stop
17:50 - 9:40JNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
R17 618Turkish Airlines
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Sun, Apr 20 - Thu, May 8
7:35 - 0:15ORD-JNB
33h 40m2 stops
17:00 - 17:55JNB-ORD
31h 55m2 stops
R17 820Kenya Airways
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Sat, Apr 5 - Tue, Apr 15
11:25 - 10:35ORD-JNB
40h 10m1 stop
17:50 - 9:40JNB-ORD
22h 50m1 stop
R18 167Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Apr 23 - Thu, May 8
14:25 - 17:45ORD-JNB
20h 20m1 stop
21:20 - 18:26JNB-ORD
28h 06m2 stops
R20 036United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 19 - Wed, May 7
16:00 - 17:45ORD-JNB
18h 45m1 stop
10:25 - 9:44JNB-ORD
30h 19m2 stops
R20 127United Airlines
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Sat, Apr 19 - Tue, May 6

Flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
When flying from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg, you should consider leaving on a Wednesday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Chicago O'Hare Airport, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is October, where tickets cost R18 222 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R30 896 and R26 793 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 11 weeks before departure.
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Good to know

Low season

July

High season

December

Cheapest flight

R10 329
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly (36% more expensive on average)
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl 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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FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was R564 for a one-way ticket and R710 for a return.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, Star Alliance, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Johannesburg, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport 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 O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top airline flying from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl 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 8623 reviews
7,1Entertainment
8,1Crew
6,6Food
7,3Comfort
7,7Boarding
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My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

2,0 MediocreDina, Mar 2025ORD - HSV
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My flight was scheduled for about 6:05 departure. There were 11 gate changes from 4-7pm and the flight was 3 hours delayed due to operational issues. The plane taxied around the airport for about half an hour before stopping to be de-iced. It would have been nice if we were alerted of the plan to de-ice prior to the 30 minute drive around the airport. The flight attendant was friendly, which was the only redeeming thing about this flight. As a former flight attendant for United, I was extremely disappointed.

Delays took 2hours and thirty minutes making me miss my connecting flight and make me sit in the Chicago airport for 9 hours

Had a short delay once we boarded the aircraft in Chicago, but it was fixed in no time flat then we were on our way. The pilot was able to make up the time lost and we landed 5 minute later then schedualed . Great service

Our seats were all the way in back of the plane,

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence. I think my favorite part of this flight was it landed at an A gate, which was the most palatial part of Sea-Tac I've ever seen - a massive improvement from the S gates.

The seats on this flight were almost roomy enough to be the basic amount needed for human existence.

Fight was delayed an hour due to operational issues ,then further delayed due to ground control for a total of about 1.30 hours. Salad was completely frozen and flatware was so cold you could barely handle it. Crew was friendly and professional and the flight was smooth. The aircraft was clean and well-serviced.

The flight attendants in First Class were mediocre at best. They did not take our tray away until we were about to land and only did so when I press the call button. The United person at the United Club was asked to get us our boarding pass since we missed the flight due in Chicago. She argued that we did not have seats on the flight given to us in Moline. Furthermore, she was adamant that we did not have a First Class ticket. After I spent much time with her trying to show we were correct, she reluctantly agreed. She was probably the most incompetent ticketing person I have ever met and I have traveled 3 million miles on United plus many additional miles with other carriers. United has definitely deteriorated in more than on way.

Short flight - no food understandable. Flight was delayed for over an hour. Overall, it was good.

We arrived early and finally made it to our gate almost an hour after.

Everything you need to know for your flight from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Information on your arrival and departure airports

OR Tambo (JNB)
Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)

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