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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg from $586

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Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:25 am
ORD
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JNB
33h 25m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 1:29 pm
JNB
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ORD
28h 29m2 stops
$934Kenya Airways
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
25h 46m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 11:21 pm
JNB
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ORD
43h 16m2 stops
$958Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Thu, Feb 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$966Ethiopian Air
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
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7:20 pm - 9:40 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m2 stops
Qatar Airways Logo
8:40 pm - 3:00 pm
JNB
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ORD
25h 20m1 stop
$973Qatar Airways
Sun, Apr 19 - Mon, Apr 27
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:50 pm - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
47h 25m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:45 am - 5:41 pm
JNB
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ORD
37h 56m2 stops
$976Multiple Airlines
Sat, Apr 11 - Sun, Apr 26
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
24h 50m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 1:14 pm
JNB
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ORD
28h 14m2 stops
$981Kenya Airways
Tue, Jan 20 - Tue, Feb 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:04 am - 12:25 am
ORD
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JNB
34h 21m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 11:21 pm
JNB
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ORD
43h 16m2 stops
$984Multiple Airlines
Sun, Feb 15 - Sun, Feb 22
Qatar Airways Logo
6:50 pm - 3:55 am
ORD
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JNB
25h 05m1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
9:40 am - 2:30 pm
JNB
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ORD
36h 50m2 stops
$992Qatar Airways
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Feb 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$998Ethiopian Air
Wed, Jan 21 - Thu, Feb 19
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:05 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
43h 45m2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 11:54 am
JNB
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ORD
26h 54m2 stops
$1,003Multiple Airlines
Thu, Feb 19 - Sun, Mar 1

Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Feb 15
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 22
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$966
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 21
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 19
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$998
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Ethiopian Air
Jan 15
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 31
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,043
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Kenya Airways flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Jan 21
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
33h 25m
2 stops
JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 19
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 29m
2 stops
ORD1:29 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$934
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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
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 14m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$981
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Kenya Airways
Jan 14
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
24h 50m
2 stops
JNB3:50 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Jan 26
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
28h 14m
2 stops
ORD1:14 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,007
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

5:00 pm-1:29 pm

2 stops28h 29m

$934

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

6:04 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

12:05 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops43h 16m

$958

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/22

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$966

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/19

7:20 pm-9:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/27

8:40 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop25h 20m

$973

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/11

5:50 pm-12:15 am

2 stops47h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/26

10:45 am-5:41 pm

2 stops37h 56m

$976

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 2/10

5:00 pm-1:14 pm

2 stops28h 14m

$981

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/15

6:04 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/22

12:05 pm-11:21 pm

2 stops43h 16m

$984

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

6:50 pm-3:55 am

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/11

9:40 am-2:30 pm

2 stops36h 50m

$992

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/21

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/19

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$998

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/19

12:05 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops43h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/1

5:00 pm-11:54 am

2 stops26h 54m

$1,003

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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 April. Flight prices, which tend to average around $1,032, 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 $1,049.

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

In the morning is the cheapest time of day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg when you can find flight prices for as low as $1,088. Flying to Johannesburg in the morning is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to Johannesburg is in the afternoon when prices are around $1,463.

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 $1,257 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 $1,036 on momondo.

Cheap Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

19h 50m

Direct flights

None
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?

    Prices for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg are refreshed on a daily basis.

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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.

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7.3
4,131 reviews
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7.2
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7.2
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7.4
3,699 reviews
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6.7
7,623 reviews
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9,121 reviews
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1,435 reviews
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