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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from $833

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Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 12:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 41m
2 stops
$1,037Kenya Airways
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 am - 11:47 am
JNB
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ORD
41h 32m
2 stops
$1,068Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 27
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 am - 11:47 am
JNB
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ORD
41h 32m
2 stops
$1,069Kenya Airways
Wed, Sep 2 - Sun, Sep 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:40 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
1 stop
$1,089Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 9:40 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
1 stop
$1,091Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 1 - Thu, Sep 17
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 5:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
47h 26m
2 stops
$1,113Multiple Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 15
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
22h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 6:37 pm
JNB
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MDW
27h 42m
2 stops
$2,165Delta
Tue, Sep 8 - Tue, Oct 6
Delta Logo
2:00 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
22h 40m
2 stops
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 6:31 pm
JNB
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MDW
27h 36m
2 stops
$2,376Delta
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 24
KLM Logo
1:22 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 58m
2 stops
KLM Logo
11:15 pm - 6:18 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 03m
2 stops
$2,519KLM
Mon, Jun 1 - Tue, Jul 7
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1:26 pm - 9:20 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 54m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 4:15 pm
JNB
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MDW
29h 15m
2 stops
$2,520Multiple Airlines
Tue, Jun 16 - Sat, Jul 18

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Sep 18
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 15m
2 stops
JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 25
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 41m
2 stops
ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,037
Kenya Airways
Sep 19
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
45h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 4
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 47m
2 stops
ORD11:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,069
Kenya Airways
Sep 10
ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 14
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
36h 31m
2 stops
ORD5:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,108

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Sep 9
ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 22
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,089
Turkish Airlines
Sep 1
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 17
JNB5:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,091
Turkish Airlines
Sep 2
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 28
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD6:15 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,126

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/18

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

5:00 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops26h 41m

$1,037

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/27

1:15 am-11:47 am

2 stops41h 32m

$1,068

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/2

6:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/27

1:15 am-11:47 am

2 stops41h 32m

$1,069

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$1,089

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/1

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/17

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

$1,091

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/9

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/15

1:15 am-5:41 pm

2 stops47h 26m

$1,113

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 9/8

2:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

9:55 pm-6:37 pm

2 stops27h 42m

$2,165
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ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 9/10

2:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/24

9:55 pm-6:31 pm

2 stops27h 36m

$2,376

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 6/1

1:22 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/7

11:15 pm-6:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

$2,519

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/16

1:26 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops24h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/18

6:00 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops29h 15m

$2,520

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago, with most prices found around $554. The month of October is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $640.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around $1,296 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago for as low as $973 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 11% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

How have Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of May 2026, prices for Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 12% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

19h 30m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 19h 30m
There are no direct flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

  • How far is Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo by plane?

    A flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo will travel around 8689.1 mi. Typically, this will take 19h 30m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Best airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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KLMPriceFrom $776Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,514 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,453 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $894Free CancellationRating
7.4
4,358 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $980Free CancellationRating
7.2
999 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
6.7
305 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $1,054Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,665 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,056Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,728 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,211Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,700 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $1,270Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,436 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,381Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,969 reviews
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