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Cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg from $615

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7:20 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
37h 50m
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8:40 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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ORD
25h 25m
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$985Qatar Airways
Khamis, Mei 7 - Khamis, Mei 14
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7:20 pm - 4:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
37h 50m
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8:40 pm - 3:05 pm
JNB
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ORD
25h 25m
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$987Qatar Airways
Rabu, Mei 6 - Khamis, Mei 14
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:31 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
32h 44m
2 stops
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12:10 pm - 2:30 pm
JNB
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ORD
33h 20m
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$989Multiple Airlines
Jumaat, Mei 1 - Isnin, Jun 1
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8:31 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
32h 44m
2 stops
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1:15 am - 7:41 am
JNB
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ORD
61h 26m
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$995Multiple Airlines
Jumaat, Apr 24 - Rabu, Apr 29
Kenya Airways Logo
6:04 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 11m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 5:49 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 49m
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$998Kenya Airways
Jumaat, Mei 1 - Isnin, Jun 1
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6:07 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 43m
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Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 12:11 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 11m
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$1,001Kenya Airways
Isnin, Mei 11 - Isnin, Mei 18
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5:21 pm - 7:40 pm
MDW
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JNB
19h 19m
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9:55 pm - 4:12 pm
JNB
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MDW
25h 17m
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$1,947Virgin Atlantic
Ahad, Mei 3 - Selasa, Mei 19
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5:21 pm - 7:40 pm
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JNB
19h 19m
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9:55 pm - 4:12 pm
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25h 17m
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$1,980Virgin Atlantic
Rabu, Mei 6 - Khamis, Mei 14
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1:24 pm - 7:40 pm
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23h 16m
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9:55 pm - 4:12 pm
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MDW
25h 17m
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$1,985Delta
Rabu, Mei 6 - Khamis, Mei 14
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9:55 pm - 10:28 pm
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MDW
31h 33m
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$1,988Delta
Ahad, Apr 12 - Khamis, Apr 23

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 6
ORD6:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
38h 40m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 20
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 31m
2 stops
ORD12:41 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$998
Kenya Airways
May 11
ORD6:07 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 43m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 18
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
26h 11m
2 stops
ORD12:11 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,001
Kenya Airways
May 5
ORD6:04 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 46m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jul 6
JNB12:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
40h 42m
2 stops
ORD9:52 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,039

Qatar Airways flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Qatar Airways
May 7
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 50m
1 stop
JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 14
JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$985
Qatar Airways
May 6
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
37h 50m
1 stop
JNB4:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 14
JNB8:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 25m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$987
Qatar Airways
Sep 7
ORD7:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 40m
1 stop
JNB4:00 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Sep 17
JNB8:55 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
1 stop
ORD3:05 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,014

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Khamis 5/7

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Khamis 5/14

8:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$985

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Rabu 5/6

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Khamis 5/14

8:40 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$987

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jumaat 5/1

8:31 am-12:15 am

2 stops32h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Isnin 6/1

12:10 pm-2:30 pm

2 stops33h 20m

$989

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jumaat 4/24

8:31 am-12:15 am

2 stops32h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Rabu 4/29

1:15 am-7:41 am

2 stops61h 26m

$995

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jumaat 5/1

6:04 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Isnin 6/1

5:00 pm-5:49 pm

2 stops31h 49m

$998

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Isnin 5/11

6:07 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 43m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Isnin 5/18

5:00 pm-12:11 pm

2 stops26h 11m

$1,001
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Ahad 5/3

5:21 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Selasa 5/19

9:55 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$1,947

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Rabu 5/6

5:21 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Khamis 5/14

9:55 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$1,980

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Rabu 5/6

1:24 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops23h 16m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Khamis 5/14

9:55 pm-4:12 pm

1 stop25h 17m

$1,985

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Ahad 4/12

6:07 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop18h 33m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Khamis 4/23

9:55 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop31h 33m

$1,988

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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 March is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago, with most prices found around $1,016. The month of September is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,022.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 $1,282 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 $946 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 19% 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 March 2026, prices for Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 9% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Fastest flight time

18h 33m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 18h 33m
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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  • 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 18h 33m by plane in normal conditions.

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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.

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KLMPriceFrom $776Free CancellationRating
7.8
1,477 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,354 reviews
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7.4
4,288 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $920Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,430 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $947Free CancellationRating
6.8
301 reviews
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7.2
984 reviews
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7.4
3,733 reviews
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7.1
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7.4
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7,825 reviews
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