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Cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg from $631

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Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
$940Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 22 - Thu, Oct 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
$942Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 18 - Thu, Oct 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
$943Ethiopian Air
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Mon, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 7
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:15 amJNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
$967Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Sep 17 - Tue, Sep 23
Kenya Airways Logo
7:30 am - 12:25 amORD-JNB
32h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:35 am - 5:37 pmJNB-ORD
48h 02m2 stops
$1,016Kenya Airways
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Mon, Feb 2 - Sat, Feb 7
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7:00 am - 12:25 amORD-JNB
34h 25m2 stops
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5:00 pm - 12:10 pmJNB-ORD
26h 10m2 stops
$1,017
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Wed, Oct 1 - Sun, Oct 5
Kenya Airways Logo
7:00 am - 10:55 amORD-JNB
43h 55m2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 5:45 pmJNB-ORD
32h 45m2 stops
$1,047Kenya Airways
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 18
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7:15 pm - 1:05 pmORD-JNB
34h 50m3 stops
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2:30 pm - 4:45 pmJNB-ORD
34h 15m3 stops
$1,052
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Mon, Oct 20 - Tue, Nov 4
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB
39h 00m1 stop
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7:10 pm - 10:05 amJNB-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$1,094Turkish Airlines
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Wed, Nov 5 - Thu, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:50 am - 10:50 amORD-JNB
39h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 amJNB-ORD
22h 55m1 stop
$1,104Turkish Airlines
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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
Feb 2
ORD7:30 amChicago O'Hare Intl
32h 55m
2 stops
JNB12:25 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Feb 7
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
48h 02m
2 stops
ORD5:37 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,016
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Kenya Airways
Nov 5
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
43h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 18
JNB5:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m
2 stops
ORD5:45 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,047
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Kenya Airways
Oct 20
ORD7:00 amChicago O'Hare Intl
44h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
Nov 3
JNB1:35 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
42h 42m
2 stops
ORD12:17 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
$1,078
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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
Sep 22
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 2
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$940
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 18
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 50m
1 stop
JNB1:05 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 9
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$942
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Ethiopian Air
Sep 29
ORD10:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
Oct 7
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15 amChicago O'Hare Intl
$943
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 28, 2025.
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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/2

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$940

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$942

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/29

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/7

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$943

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/23

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$967

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

7:30 am-12:25 am

2 stops32h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/7

1:35 am-5:37 pm

2 stops48h 02m

$1,016

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/1

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 10/5

5:00 pm-12:10 pm

2 stops26h 10m

$1,017

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

7:00 am-10:55 am

2 stops43h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/18

5:00 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops32h 45m

$1,047

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/20

7:15 pm-1:05 pm

3 stops34h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/4

2:30 pm-4:45 pm

3 stops34h 15m

$1,052

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,094

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/5

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:10 pm-10:05 am

1 stop22h 55m

$1,104

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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 $1,020, 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 $1,036.

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 $1,244 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 $1,076 on momondo.

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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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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom $798Free CancellationRating
7.3
3,954 reviews
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7.2
846 reviews
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7.2
10,000 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom $978Free CancellationRating
6.7
7,316 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $998Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,944 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom $1,046Free CancellationRating
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1,382 reviews
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7.4
3,611 reviews
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7.9
7,977 reviews
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