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$650+ 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 9/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
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 July 27, 2026.

This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/910:30 am
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop37h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 9/167:40 am
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops33h 00m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,315
This Gotogate 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/138:10 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 9/298:55 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,319
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 11/206:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 25m
Kenya Airways
Sun 11/295:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 46m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 7/23$1,320
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/2510:15 am
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Fri 11/132:30 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/24$1,321
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/117:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 9/32:05 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops40h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/25$1,323
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sun 9/67:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 50m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/132:05 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,324
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sun 9/610:15 am
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 9/138:20 am
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/23$1,326
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/227:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Thu 9/32:05 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop32h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/24$1,327
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.
Fri 10/26:00 am
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops26h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 10/1012:10 pm
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops36h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 7/26$1,328
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/88:10 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 9/256:00 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 7/24$1,329
This IEagle deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 IEagle is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/17:20 pm
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Sun 9/68:55 pm
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/22$1,331

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 July 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

Ovago
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Ovago
3 stars

Round-trip from

$1,315
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$650
(Flightnetwork)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,866
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($203 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 July 27, 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 9/8

8:10 pm-9:40 am

2 stops30h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

6:00 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 40m

$1,341
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/3

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/9

2:30 pm-8:15 am

2 stops24h 45m

$1,479

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/10

10:15 am-1:25 pm

1 stop20h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/14

10:50 pm-8:15 am

2 stops40h 25m

$1,485

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/31

5:00 am-8:15 am

3 stops34h 15m

$1,713

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/8

9:55 am-9:10 am

3 stops40h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 9/25

5:45 pm-2:52 pm

3 stops28h 07m

$1,759

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/4

10:15 am-1:00 am

2 stops31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/14

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$1,940

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 8/22

12:59 pm-4:00 am

2 stops32h 01m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/3

3:05 pm-3:05 pm

3 stops31h 00m

$1,980

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/31

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/12

2:30 pm-2:27 pm

3 stops30h 57m

$1,988
Cheapest one-way
Quickest one-way

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/10

8:10 pm-10:30 am

1 stop31h 20m

$713

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 1/18

11:45 am-11:00 am

1 stop39h 15m

$713

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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 O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 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 Ovago to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Ovago Users can find the same prices on Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Ovago >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 Ovago the most. Ovago 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.

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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?

Booking 39 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,866). 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?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights typically cost between $1,310 and $1,495 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $1,315 on Multiple Airlines (Sep 9-Sep 16).

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 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta,Turkish Airlines, andQatar Airways 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
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Turkish Airlines
7.4
Good
4,451 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Qatar Airways
7.3
Good
3,742 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Ethiopian Air
7.2
Good
1,009 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional
Kenya Airways
6.7
Okay
312 reviews
Delta
7.8
Good
8,486 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.8

Overall

7.8

Food

7.2

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,May 2026

SEA - KOA

The snacks were not very good, not everyone was very friendly and professional

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from O'Hare Intl 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 O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Airlines like Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in about 26h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 3h 35m. Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport are separated by a distance of 8704 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 43% 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?

    $659 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Turkish Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, with prices starting from $753 and $787, 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 July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,866). 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 9 airlines flying from O'Hare Intl to OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$776Average$1,830FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$816Average$1,112FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$882Average$1,215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$980Average$1,278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$998Average$1,288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$1,054Average$1,571FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,059Average$1,328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,553Average$1,978FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
EmiratesCheapest$1,562Average$1,659FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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