Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg from $624

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Kenya Airways Logo
6:04 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 46m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 9:56 pm
JNB
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ORD
35h 56m
2 stops
$872Kenya Airways
Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, Apr 30
Kenya Airways Logo
6:04 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 11m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 9:56 pm
JNB
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ORD
35h 56m
2 stops
$922Kenya Airways
Fri, Apr 24 - Thu, Apr 30
Kenya Airways Logo
6:21 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
38h 29m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
12:10 pm - 12:21 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 11m
2 stops
$928Kenya Airways
Tue, Apr 28 - Tue, May 12
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8:31 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
32h 44m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:15 am - 7:41 am
JNB
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ORD
61h 26m
2 stops
$961Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Fri, Apr 24
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6:41 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
34h 34m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 12:21 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 21m
2 stops
$972Multiple Airlines
Sun, May 10 - Sun, May 24
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8:31 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
24h 19m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 1:35 pm
JNB
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ORD
27h 35m
2 stops
$973Multiple Airlines
Wed, Apr 15 - Tue, Apr 28
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:40 am
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
$975Ethiopian Air
Wed, Mar 4 - Wed, Mar 11
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5:45 pm - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
39h 05m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
5:00 pm - 12:21 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 21m
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$979Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 9 - Mon, May 18
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
34h 15m
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12:10 pm - 12:57 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 47m
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$981Kenya Airways
Mon, Mar 30 - Tue, Apr 7
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 12:25 am
ORD
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JNB
33h 25m
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5:00 pm - 5:10 pm
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ORD
31h 10m
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$984Kenya Airways
Sun, Mar 1 - Thu, Mar 19

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
Mar 1
ORD8:20 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 19
JNB7:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD11:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,106
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
$1,107
Turkish Airlines
Feb 16
ORD11:50 amChicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 27
JNB7:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD10:05 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$6,897

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
Mar 4
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 11
JNB8:20 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$975
Ethiopian Air
Mar 18
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 25
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD8:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$992
Ethiopian Air
Mar 19
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Mar 31
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,000

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

6:04 am-3:50 pm

2 stops26h 46m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

5:00 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops35h 56m

$872

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/24

6:04 am-12:15 am

2 stops35h 11m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/30

5:00 pm-9:56 pm

2 stops35h 56m

$922

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/28

6:21 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops38h 29m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

12:10 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops31h 11m

$928

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

8:31 am-12:15 am

2 stops32h 44m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 4/24

1:15 am-7:41 am

2 stops61h 26m

$961

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

6:41 am-12:15 am

2 stops34h 34m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/24

5:00 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$972

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/15

8:31 am-3:50 pm

2 stops24h 19m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/28

5:00 pm-1:35 pm

2 stops27h 35m

$973

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/11

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$975

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/9

5:45 pm-3:50 pm

2 stops39h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/18

5:00 pm-12:21 pm

2 stops26h 21m

$979

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/30

7:00 am-12:15 am

2 stops34h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/7

12:10 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops31h 47m

$981

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/1

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops33h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/19

5:00 pm-5:10 pm

2 stops31h 10m

$984

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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 $1,036.

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 $1,239 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 $1,051 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.
  • 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.

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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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7.7
1,451 reviews
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7.9
8,175 reviews
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7.3
4,211 reviews
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Kenya AirwaysPriceFrom $876Free CancellationRating
6.8
292 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom $888Free CancellationRating
7.2
958 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $902Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,266 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom $920Free CancellationRating
7.3
1,393 reviews
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7.4
3,731 reviews
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7,731 reviews
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