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$638+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to OR Tambo (JNB)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
Dec 13 — Dec 201
Sat 12/13
Sat 12/20
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or April, booked 16 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Chicago (CHI) to OR Tambo (JNB). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,019
(Gurufare)

One-way from

$638
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,122
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 13, 2025.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/228:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,019
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Wed 12/178:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/13$1,041
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/266:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/231:35 amJNB - ORD
2 stops51h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,052
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/239:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/238:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$1,054
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 12/208:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,064
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/139:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/2011:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,086
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/209:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Thu 11/2711:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$1,089
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/238:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$1,104
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/229:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Fri 12/198:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/12$1,109
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/249:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/2311:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/11$1,122
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/37:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/135:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/11$1,155
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3012:45 pmMDW - JNB
1 stop22h 15mDelta
Tue 1/209:55 pmJNB - MDW
1 stop27h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/13$1,277

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/23

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/14

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,040

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,053

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/23

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 12/23

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,054

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/4

8:20 pm-10:50 am

1 stop30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/8

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

$1,276

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/3

9:29 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/20

9:55 pm-5:32 pm

1 stop27h 37m

$1,281

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/30

9:29 am-7:00 pm

2 stops25h 31m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/14

9:55 pm-10:09 pm

1 stop32h 14m

$1,313

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/19

7:20 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops30h 12m

$1,318

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Sat 1/3

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/17

11:59 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,318

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop29h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/18

7:20 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops30h 12m

$1,318

ChicagoJohannesburg

MDW - JNB

MDWJNB

Chicago Midway

Tue 12/30

12:45 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop22h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 1/17

11:59 pm-6:32 pm

2 stops26h 33m

$1,318

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Chicago-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Chicago to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on November 7, 2025.

Booking 16 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $822). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,213). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from CHI to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago to OR Tambo. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 13, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 44% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Chicago to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Monday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Istanbul (IST) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 36% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Addis Ababa (ADD) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $1,209.

What’s the fastest layover option from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 21h 15m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 37m.

Reviews of airlines servicing OR Tambo

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to OR Tambo. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to OR Tambo. Reviews last updated November 13, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with United Airlines, Turkish Airlines, and American Airlines from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,043 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,051 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
894 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000
British Airways
6.7
Okay
7,518 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Sebrena,Oct 2025

IAH - RSW

The worst that I have ever experienced in my life so bad if it was free I'm not ever going to use your Airline again I dont believe ..... very disappointed 😞 😔0000000000000

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Ethiopian Air and Delta fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 19h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 5h 41m. There are 8704 mi between Chicago and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $814, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $885 and $902, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 32% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to OR Tambo flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to OR Tambo?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to OR Tambo.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to OR Tambo by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $822). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,213). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Chicago to OR Tambo

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Chicago to OR Tambo. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated November 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$814Average$977FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$885Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
American AirlinesCheapest$902Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,071Average$1,244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,110Average$1,551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$1,202Average$1,781FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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