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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg from $617

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6:04 am - 3:50 pm
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JNB
25h 46m
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5:00 pm - 11:54 am
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ORD
25h 54m
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$935Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 10
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6:04 am - 12:25 am
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JNB
34h 21m
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12:05 pm - 12:57 pm
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ORD
31h 52m
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$976Multiple Airlines
Fri, Feb 20 - Tue, Mar 10
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9:45 am - 8:10 pm
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JNB
26h 25m
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8:20 am - 8:40 am
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ORD
31h 20m
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$977Ethiopian Air
Mon, Feb 9 - Wed, Mar 18
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10:15 am - 8:10 pm
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JNB
26h 55m
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2:30 pm - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
24h 45m
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$978Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 23 - Tue, May 5
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7:30 pm - 12:25 am
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JNB
44h 55m
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5:00 pm - 11:48 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 48m
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$1,005Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 3 - Sun, Mar 8
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9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
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2:30 pm - 8:40 am
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ORD
25h 10m
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$1,017Ethiopian Air
Sun, Mar 1 - Fri, Mar 13
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10:15 am - 1:05 pm
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JNB
19h 50m
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8:20 am - 8:15 am
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ORD
30h 55m
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$1,018Ethiopian Air
Mon, Mar 16 - Sat, Apr 4
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26h 55m
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8:20 am - 8:15 am
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$1,023Ethiopian Air
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ORD
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$1,030Kenya Airways
Sun, Apr 19 - Thu, May 14
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31h 52m
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$1,035Multiple Airlines
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Qatar Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Feb 24
ORD6:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
JNB3:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 4
JNB4:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
53h 40m
2 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,152
Qatar Airways
Feb 3
ORD2:50 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 50m
2 stops
JNB8:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 14
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
35h 35m
3 stops
ORD2:30 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$10,286

Turkish Airlines flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Feb 9
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 18
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
1 stop
ORD7:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,107
Turkish Airlines
Feb 9
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 18
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,108
Turkish Airlines
May 13
ORD11:25 amChicago O'Hare Intl
40h 05m
1 stop
JNB10:30 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
May 29
JNB6:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 40m
1 stop
ORD9:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,109

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

6:04 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

5:00 pm-11:54 am

2 stops25h 54m

$935

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/20

6:04 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/10

12:05 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops31h 52m

$976

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/9

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/18

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$977

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$978

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 3/3

7:30 pm-12:25 am

2 stops44h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

5:00 pm-11:48 am

2 stops25h 48m

$1,005

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/13

2:30 pm-8:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,017

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/16

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 4/4

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,018

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/13

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,023

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

6:04 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

12:10 pm-12:41 pm

2 stops31h 31m

$1,030

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

12:20 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops44h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/22

12:05 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops31h 52m

$1,035

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg?

The cheapest month to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around $902, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of March is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $1,067.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Johannesburg from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Johannesburg for around $1,237 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Johannesburg from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for as low as $1,064 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg takes 19h 50m
There are no direct flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg. There are no popular flight routes from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg.
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  • How far is Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg by plane?

    Johannesburg is 8696.7 mi away from Chicago O'Hare Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 19h 50m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

    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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg.

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

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Johannesburg can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Johannesburg. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg

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KLMPriceFrom $776Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,443 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $816Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,124 reviews
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7.3
4,207 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $888Free CancellationRating
7.2
952 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,199 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $920Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,375 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom $1,071Free CancellationRating
7.4
3,730 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $1,097Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,705 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,118Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,213 reviews
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