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Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 10:50 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$871Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29
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11:50 am - 10:50 am
ORD
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JNB
39h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$882Turkish Airlines
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 10:50 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$889Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Thu, Jan 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:20 pm - 10:50 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 30m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 6:25 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 15m1 stop
$894Turkish Airlines
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 10:35 am
ORD
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JNB
40h 10m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 9:40 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m1 stop
$901Turkish Airlines
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 27
Delta Logo
10:53 am - 7:00 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 5:55 pm
JNB
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MDW
27h 00m2 stops
$1,556Delta
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
10:53 am - 7:00 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 07m1 stop
Delta Logo
9:55 pm - 10:29 pm
JNB
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MDW
31h 34m1 stop
$1,557Delta
Fri, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 11
KLM Logo
1:29 pm - 10:05 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 36m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:36 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 37m2 stops
$1,580KLM
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Jan 29
KLM Logo
1:26 pm - 10:05 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 39m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:59 pm - 6:36 pm
JNB
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MDW
26h 37m2 stops
$1,581KLM
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29
Delta Logo
10:46 am - 7:00 pm
MDW
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JNB
24h 14m1 stop
Delta Logo
7:20 pm - 5:55 pm
JNB
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MDW
30h 35m2 stops
$1,593Delta
Mon, Jan 19 - Thu, Jan 29

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
Jan 28
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m
2 stops
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 5
JNB12:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
37h 40m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$958
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Kenya Airways
Jan 20
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB5:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
44h 20m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$985
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Kenya Airways
Jan 14
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 22
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,021
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Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Jan 22
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 29
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,014
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Ethiopian Air
Mar 9
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 25
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,019
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 19
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 29
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,054
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated December 11, 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$871

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$882

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/22

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$889

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

7:10 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop31h 15m

$894

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/18

11:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

6:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 40m

$901

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/27

10:53 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

9:55 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops27h 00m

$1,556

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Fri 2/27

10:53 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 07m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

9:55 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop31h 34m

$1,557

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Wed 1/21

1:29 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

11:59 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,580

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

1:26 pm-10:05 pm

2 stops24h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

11:59 pm-6:36 pm

2 stops26h 37m

$1,581

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Mon 1/19

10:46 am-7:00 pm

1 stop24h 14m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/29

7:20 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,593

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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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 $984. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Chicago averaging around $1,009.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Chicago. The lowest ticket price found for a Tuesday departure recently was $1,077. Keep in mind that prices can always vary depending on your route and whether or not you are flying domestic or international. On the other hand, Wednesday is the most expensive day to depart from Chicago because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,338.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in the morning. Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during this time can be as low as $1,088. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, so prices are often more expensive at around $1,463 per ticket.

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 $1,255 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 $1,036 on momondo.

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

You could potentially save up to 39% 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 December 2025, prices for Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights are approximately 13% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Cheap Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (CHI to JNB) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 19h 50m
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 19h 50m by plane in normal conditions.

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    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?

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $815Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,090 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $885Free CancellationRating
7.2
902 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,049 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,071Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,677 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,097Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,571 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,118Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,094 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,202Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,558Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,432 reviews
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