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$670+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) 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 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
May 22 — May 291
Fri 5/22
Fri 5/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 22, 2026.

This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/316:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Mon 9/215:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,004
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/316:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/2212:10 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops36h 31m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,033
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 11/246:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sat 12/51:35 am
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops47h 59m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/20$1,045
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/58:31 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops32h 44m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/125:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops45h 44m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,060
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/17. 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.
Tue 9/16:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/155:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,074
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 9/216:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/41:15 am
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops41h 32m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,076
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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.
Fri 9/251:00 pm
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops43h 50m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/295:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/19$1,080
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 9/216:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Kenya Airways
Sun 10/45:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops36h 06m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/18$1,082
This Ovago deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 5/78:34 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops24h 16m
Kenya Airways
Tue 5/1212:10 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops50h 34m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/22$1,086
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 8/3011:25 am
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 9/85:50 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,093
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Sun 8/306:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/21$1,103
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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 8/316:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops35h 15m
Kenya Airways
Tue 9/85:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 4/21$1,105

Find 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 April 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,004
(Kenya Airways)

One-way from

$670
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,129
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($157 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2026.
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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Cheapest round-trip

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

4:36 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/12

9:25 am-4:50 pm

3 stops38h 25m

$1,652

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/1

4:36 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/31

9:25 am-4:50 pm

3 stops38h 25m

$1,679
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

4:36 pm-4:00 am

2 stops28h 24m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/15

3:05 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops32h 45m

$1,685

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/3

7:20 pm-11:00 am

2 stops32h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/6

2:40 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$1,726

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

4:36 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/10

9:25 am-4:50 pm

3 stops38h 25m

$1,785

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/12

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/26

3:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$2,003

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/28

4:29 pm-10:30 am

2 stops35h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/22

9:25 am-3:05 pm

3 stops36h 40m

$2,006

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/21

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops60h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/12

4:50 pm-2:50 pm

2 stops29h 00m

$2,151

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 6/9

4:33 pm-10:30 am

2 stops34h 57m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/13

2:40 pm-4:50 pm

3 stops33h 10m

$2,196

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/25

7:20 pm-2:20 pm

2 stops36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/5

3:10 am-2:50 pm

2 stops42h 40m

$2,249

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Compare providers for flights from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

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 O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*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 O'Hare Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 O'Hare Intl Airport-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 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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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 April 17, 2026.

Booking 40 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $992). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,862). 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.

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

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 April 22, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,KLM, andTurkish Airlines 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.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,507 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,326 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,635 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,004 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,438 reviews

Food

7.2

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

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  • How long is the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Qatar Airways fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 34h 54m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 8704 mi.

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

    According to our current data, KLM ($776), Delta ($816), and Turkish Airlines ($882) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. KLM is priced at 39% 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?

    $742 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Ethiopian Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, with prices starting from $787 and $808, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $992). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of $1,862). 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 April 22, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$816Average$1,575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$920Average$1,351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$978Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$999Average$1,525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,053Average$1,337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
British AirwaysCheapest$1,097Average$1,456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,211Average$1,843FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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