OR Tambo

$581+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to OR Tambo (JNB)

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ORD — JNB
Aug 2 — Aug 91
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in March or October, booked 71 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 July 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$1,103
(Ovago)

One-way from

$581
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,378
From Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
One-way flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg OR Tambo
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($137 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 28, 2025.

This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/25. 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.
Fri 10/1710:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Tue 10/2810:50 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/25$1,103
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 9/107:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 9/271:25 amJNB - ORD
2 stops47h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,107
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/177:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops60h 00mQatar Airways
Mon 9/291:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 7/26$1,112
This CrystalTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 CrystalTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Fri 9/265:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/27$1,114
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Mon 9/227:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops34h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/11:25 amJNB - ORD
2 stops47h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,143
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Tue 10/2810:45 pmORD - JNB
1 stop25h 50mBritish Airways
Tue 11/410:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/27$1,164
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/181:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Sun 8/319:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 7/28$1,200

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

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 10/17

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/28

10:50 pm-8:40 am

2 stops40h 50m

$1,103

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/10

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 9/27

1:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops47h 20m

$1,107

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/17

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops60h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/29

1:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

$1,112

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/27

11:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/26

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$1,114

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops34h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/1

1:25 am-5:45 pm

2 stops47h 20m

$1,143

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/18

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/31

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,200

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 8/20

11:21 am-8:20 am

2 stops37h 59m

$581

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 8/7

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$631

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

9:25 pm-8:35 am

2 stops28h 10m

$893

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/8

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$894

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from O'Hare Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

Booking 71 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 ORD to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from O'Hare Intl 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 July 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings 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.

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 60% of 1-stop itineraries from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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: 7h 30m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 July 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, KLM, and Cathay Pacific from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Muhammed,Jun 2025

DXB - DUR

Amazing. Not bad at all. Wish all my flights are like this

Related info for your journey

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

    According to our current data, Ethiopian Air ($1,103), Kenya Airways ($1,107), and Qatar Airways ($1,112) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Ethiopian Air is priced at 10% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport one-way?

    $631 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Etihad Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Lufthansa and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $893 and $894, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,675). 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 10 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl 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 July 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$795Average$926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$879Average$1,153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$892Average$1,250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
British AirwaysCheapest$952Average$1,190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
SWISSCheapest$966Average$1,208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
DeltaCheapest$995Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$998Average$1,431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
KLMCheapest$1,179Average$1,806FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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