Which layover airport has the shortest connection time from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Newark (EWR) has the shortest average layover time for this route: 2h 08m.

Which layover airport offers the lowest fares from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights via Istanbul (IST) offer the lowest average round-trip price of $1,227.

Which layover airport has the shortest travel time from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Flights connecting via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 18h 45m.

What airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Ethiopian Air, Qatar Airways and Kenya Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 52% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo?

Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo

Which airport is the most popular layover for flights between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 24% of momondo users choosing 1-stop flights on this route connected there.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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.

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route. Typical prices usually range from $1,381 to $1,763. The lowest price recently found on this route was $1,305.

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7:00 am - 10:55 am

ORD

JNB

43h 55m

2 stops

12:05 pm - 5:34 pm

JNB

ORD

37h 29m

2 stops

$1,305Kenya Airways

Sun, Dec 6 - Sun, Dec 20

8:10 pm - 10:15 am

ORD

JNB

31h 05m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 11:00 am

JNB

ORD

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,307Turkish Airlines

Tue, Oct 6 - Wed, Oct 28

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,308Ethiopian Air

Sun, Nov 22 - Sat, Dec 5

11:25 am - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

40h 05m

1 stop

6:00 pm - 9:40 am

JNB

ORD

22h 40m

1 stop

$1,309Turkish Airlines

Sat, Aug 8 - Fri, Aug 28

11:25 am - 10:30 am

ORD

JNB

40h 05m

1 stop

6:50 pm - 10:00 am

JNB

ORD

23h 10m

1 stop

$1,314Turkish Airlines

Fri, Sep 11 - Sat, Dec 12

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

$1,316Ethiopian Air

Wed, Dec 2 - Sun, Dec 13

11:25 am - 10:15 am

ORD

JNB

39h 50m

1 stop

2:05 pm - 3:05 pm

JNB

ORD

32h 00m

1 stop

$1,318Multiple Airlines

Sun, Sep 6 - Sun, Sep 13

1:00 pm - 7:40 pm

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JNB

23h 40m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 11:56 am

JNB

MDW

21h 01m

1 stop

$2,025Delta

Sun, Oct 4 - Sun, Oct 25

2:00 pm - 7:40 pm

MDW

JNB

22h 40m

2 stops

9:55 pm - 11:56 am

JNB

MDW

21h 01m

1 stop

$2,030Delta

Mon, Oct 5 - Tue, Oct 27

12:46 pm - 7:40 pm

MDW

JNB

23h 54m

1 stop

9:55 pm - 4:25 pm

JNB

MDW

25h 30m

1 stop

$2,041Virgin Atlantic

Mon, Sep 7 - Sun, Oct 11

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Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Turkish Airlines

Sep 8

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

39h 50m

1 stop

JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 22

JNB5:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 45m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,304

Turkish Airlines

Oct 6

ORD8:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

31h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Oct 28

JNB6:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD11:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,307

Turkish Airlines

Aug 8

ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl

40h 05m

1 stop

JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 28

JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

22h 40m

1 stop

ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,309

Kenya Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Kenya Airways

Aug 22

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 2

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

46h 02m

2 stops

ORD4:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,305

Kenya Airways

Aug 13

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Aug 24

JNB1:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

42h 02m

2 stops

ORD12:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,323

Kenya Airways

Sep 4

ORD6:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl

35h 15m

2 stops

JNB12:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Sep 12

JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

30h 37m

2 stops

ORD11:47 amChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,338

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Sun 12/6

7:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops43h 55m

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Sun 12/20

12:05 pm-5:34 pm

2 stops37h 29m

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8:10 pm-10:15 am

1 stop31h 05m

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Wed 10/28

6:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,307

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Sun 11/22

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

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2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,308

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11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

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Fri 8/28

6:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,309

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Fri 9/11

11:25 am-10:30 am

1 stop40h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/12

6:50 pm-10:00 am

1 stop23h 10m

$1,314

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/2

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/13

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,316

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 9/6

11:25 am-10:15 am

1 stop39h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 9/13

2:05 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 00m

$1,318

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sun 10/4

1:00 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/25

9:55 pm-11:56 am

1 stop21h 01m

$2,025

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Mon 10/5

2:00 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops22h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/27

9:55 pm-11:56 am

1 stop21h 01m

$2,030

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

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Mon 9/7

12:46 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/11

9:55 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 30m

$2,041

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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 $1,324 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 $1,131 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 19h 30m

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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.
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Prices for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
As of June 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
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?
Based on momondo bookings for flights between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, the leading airline is Ethiopian Air, making up 47% of the total bookings. Other popular airlines include Delta with 13%, Turkish Airlines with 11%, and American Airlines with 8%.

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KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 1,531 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $816	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 8,451 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $882	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 4,424 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $980	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 1,007 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Kenya Airways	PriceFrom $998	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 306 reviews	Search Kenya Airways flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $1,054	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,779 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,059	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 3,736 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,553	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,896 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
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