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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg from $429

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7:01 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB
24h 49m2 stops
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1:35 am - 1:29 pmJNB-ORD
43h 54m2 stops
$1,022Multiple Airlines
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Fri, Jan 30 - Fri, Feb 13
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9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$1,025Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 25
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10:29 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB
45h 21m2 stops
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12:05 pm - 5:43 pmJNB-ORD
37h 38m2 stops
$1,028Multiple Airlines
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21
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9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
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8:20 am - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
$1,041Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 31
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1:10 pm - 8:20 amORD-JNB
35h 10m1 stop
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1:45 pm - 2:30 pmJNB-ORD
32h 45m1 stop
$1,048Multiple Airlines
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Mon, Jan 19 - Mon, Feb 2
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7:01 am - 3:50 pmORD-JNB
24h 49m2 stops
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1:35 am - 5:45 pmJNB-ORD
48h 10m2 stops
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Fri, Jan 16 - Fri, Jan 30
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6:25 pm - 12:25 amORD-JNB
46h 00m2 stops
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1:35 am - 1:14 pmJNB-ORD
43h 39m2 stops
$1,055Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Fri, Jan 30
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9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$1,063Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 31
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9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$1,064Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 14 - Sat, Jan 31
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9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
$1,070Ethiopian Air
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Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 21

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 7
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 25
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,025
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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
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,041
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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
$1,063
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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
Jan 20
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,100
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 20
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 10
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD6:25 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,102
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Turkish Airlines
Feb 7
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 25
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,139
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/30

7:01 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/13

1:35 am-1:29 pm

2 stops43h 54m

$1,022

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/25

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,025

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

10:29 am-3:50 pm

2 stops45h 21m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/21

12:05 pm-5:43 pm

2 stops37h 38m

$1,028

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,041

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/19

1:10 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/2

1:45 pm-2:30 pm

1 stop32h 45m

$1,048

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/16

7:01 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 49m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

1:35 am-5:45 pm

2 stops48h 10m

$1,049

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

6:25 pm-12:25 am

2 stops46h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/30

1:35 am-1:14 pm

2 stops43h 39m

$1,055

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 1/15

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,063

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/14

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/31

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,064

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/7

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/21

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

$1,070

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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 March. Flight prices, which tend to average around $975, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Johannesburg, with average flight prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport averaging around $1,093.

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

According to our data, Tuesday is the cheapest day to fly to Johannesburg from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. 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. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Wednesday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Johannesburg on Wednesday is $1,338.

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 $1,254 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 $1,004 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

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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 24h 49m.

  • 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.

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

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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $814Free CancellationRating
7.3
4,063 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $887Free CancellationRating
7.2
899 reviews
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7.2
11,038 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
7,539 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,118Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,050 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $1,202Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,003 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,558Free CancellationRating
7.7
1,423 reviews
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