How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Illinois, such as Chicago or Moline, and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 20h and 29h 09m, respectively.

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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo

What airlines fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Ethiopian Air, Delta and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport from Illinois according to our data. Ethiopian Air is the first choice among our users, with 51% 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.

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

Prices for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are refreshed on a daily basis.

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

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

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

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.

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

The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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6:25 pm - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

37h 25m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 12:57 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 57m

2 stops

$877Kenya Airways

Tue, Mar 3 - Tue, Mar 17

10:36 am - 12:25 am

ORD

JNB

53h 49m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 5:41 pm

JNB

ORD

31h 41m

2 stops

$878Kenya Airways

Thu, Feb 26 - Sat, Apr 18

7:00 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

25h 50m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 12:57 pm

JNB

ORD

26h 57m

2 stops

$972Multiple Airlines

Sun, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 31

6:00 am - 3:50 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 50m

2 stops

5:00 pm - 1:35 pm

JNB

ORD

27h 35m

2 stops

$974Multiple Airlines

Wed, Apr 15 - Sun, Apr 26

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

2:30 pm - 8:40 am

JNB

ORD

25h 10m

2 stops

$975Ethiopian Air

Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11

9:45 am - 8:10 pm

ORD

JNB

26h 25m

1 stop

8:20 am - 7:40 am

JNB

ORD

31h 20m

2 stops

$983Ethiopian Air

Mon, Feb 23 - Wed, Mar 4

7:12 am - 3:50 pm

STL

JNB

49h 38m

2 stops

2:45 pm - 7:30 pm

JNB

STL

35h 45m

2 stops

$1,298Qatar Airways

Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27

7:00 pm - 7:05 am

STL

JNB

29h 05m

2 stops

7:00 pm - 1:25 pm

JNB

STL

25h 25m

1 stop

$1,473Lufthansa

Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31

6:11 pm - 8:50 am

STL

JNB

31h 39m

2 stops

8:40 pm - 7:30 pm

JNB

STL

29h 50m

2 stops

$1,488Qatar Airways

Sat, May 2 - Sun, May 10

4:50 pm - 9:30 am

STL

JNB

33h 40m

1 stop

7:00 pm - 1:25 pm

JNB

STL

25h 25m

1 stop

$1,490Lufthansa

Sun, Mar 22 - Tue, Mar 31

Qatar Airways flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Feb 11

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 16

JNB8:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,291

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 21

JNB8:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,296

Qatar Airways

Feb 11

ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

25h 05m

1 stop

JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo

Feb 20

JNB8:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

26h 00m

1 stop

ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl

$1,297

United Airlines flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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Mar 19

STL6:25 amLambert-St Louis

29h 10m

2 stops

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 22

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

32h 22m

2 stops

STL9:07 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,624

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Mar 19

STL10:00 amLambert-St Louis

25h 35m

2 stops

JNB6:35 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

Mar 22

JNB7:45 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo

51h 38m

2 stops

STL4:23 pmLambert-St Louis

$1,631

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Tue 3/3

6:25 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops37h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/17

5:00 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$877

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ORD - JNB

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Thu 2/26

10:36 am-12:25 am

2 stops53h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/18

5:00 pm-5:41 pm

2 stops31h 41m

$878

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

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Sun 3/8

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

5:00 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops26h 57m

$972

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ORD - JNB

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Wed 4/15

6:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 50m

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Sun 4/26

5:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$974

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ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/5

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$975

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/23

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/4

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$983

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 4/19

7:12 am-3:50 pm

2 stops49h 38m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

2:45 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops35h 45m

$1,298

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/22

7:00 pm-7:05 am

2 stops29h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

7:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,473

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 5/2

6:11 pm-8:50 am

2 stops31h 39m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

8:40 pm-7:30 pm

2 stops29h 50m

$1,488

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 3/22

4:50 pm-9:30 am

1 stop33h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/31

7:00 pm-1:25 pm

1 stop25h 25m

$1,490

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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 Illinois, with most prices found around $967. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $1,009.

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 Illinois when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for around $1,236 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 Illinois for as low as $1,051 on momondo.

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You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

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The fastest flight from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport takes 19h 10m

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As of February 2026, there are 9 operators available to choose from for flights from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
How old do you have to be to fly from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?
The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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KLM	PriceFrom $776	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.7 1,450 reviews	Search KLM flights
Delta	PriceFrom $816	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,166 reviews	Search Delta flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom $877	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 4,207 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom $888	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 958 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $902	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,245 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom $920	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.3 1,387 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom $1,071	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 3,730 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
British Airways	PriceFrom $1,097	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.7 7,719 reviews	Search British Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $1,118	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,246 reviews	Search United Airlines flights

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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 Illinois, with most prices found around $967. The month of April is another great option to travel to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with average flight prices from Illinois averaging around $1,009.

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

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

You could potentially save up to 7% on your flight if you consider stops on a Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight.

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

United Airlines is the most popular carrier operating from Illinois to Johannesburg OR Tambo

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How long does it take to fly to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

If you’re flying from a popular airport in Illinois, such as Chicago or Moline, and flying into Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, then you can expect flight times to average 20h and 29h 09m, respectively.

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