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$644+ Cheap flights from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Johannesburg

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 8/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Apr 2 — Apr 91
Wed 4/2
Wed 4/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Chicago O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from O'Hare Intl (ORD) to Johannesburg (ZA1). 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 March 28, 2025.

Round-trip from

$901
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$644
(Kiwi.com)

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Average price

$981
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Cheapest flights from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg
Explore the most affordable flight options available from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/410:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/118:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 3/27$901
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/711:25 amORD - JNB
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/235:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 3/28$927
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Tue 4/16:35 pmORD - JNB
2 stops38h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/71:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops42h 48mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/27$959
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/111:12 pmORD - JNB
2 stops24h 18mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/179:20 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$999
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/38:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/1210:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,071
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/77:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways
Tue 5/131:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops47h 14mKenya Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,079
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/302:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Thu 4/107:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 3/27$1,081
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/311:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Mon 4/79:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,095
This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/3110:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop27h 05mLufthansa
Tue 4/87:00 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 3/27$1,129
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/304:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops33h 15mAustrian Airlines
Mon 4/77:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 20mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$1,164
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/187:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop37h 50mQatar Airways
Sat 10/251:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 35mQatar Airways
Deal found 3/28$1,234
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/107:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Sat 5/179:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop25h 40mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/27$1,272

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Customize your flight search to find flights from O'Hare Intl 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 28, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$901

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$925

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/7

11:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/23

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

$927

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 4/25

7:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/1

1:15 am-1:10 pm

2 stops42h 55m

$953

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/14

7:10 am-12:15 am

2 stops34h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/22

5:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

$1,005

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

11:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops23h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/7

9:20 pm-11:48 am

1 stop21h 28m

$1,094

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

6:35 pm-9:20 am

1 stop31h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

7:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,102

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/11

10:25 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:15 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop25h 40m

$1,155

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/15

7:20 pm-10:00 am

1 stop31h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/23

8:10 am-3:05 pm

1 stop37h 55m

$1,218

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

9:20 pm-8:35 am

2 stops28h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

$1,235

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Best time to book a flight from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Johannesburg 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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 71 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Johannesburg. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg 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?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg 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.

Rainfall in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg ranges from 0.0 - 4.7 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.7 in. June is typically the driest time to visit Johannesburg when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Johannesburg by month

Plan your trip to Johannesburg by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, January is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 68.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of June, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 50.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Johannesburg

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Johannesburg. 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 Johannesburg. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, such as Emirates, SWISS and Qatar Airways. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,570 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,538 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,181 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,603 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,190 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.8

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Dec 2024

IAD - DXB

Not so good. Flight was departed 2 hours late from DC and we missed our connecting flight from Dubai to Mumbai. Our flight Dubai to Mumbai got delayed by three hours. Once we arrived Bombay airport we didnot get all our luggage bags. We were missing two luggage bags so found out that our those two luggage bags are coming in different flight. First they gave us wrong flight information in which our missing luggage coming and wrong phone number to whom we should reach out. I spent hours and hours at the airport to find out our luggage bags. After four five hours later and hectic time at the airport to get our luggage bags. Overall poor communication with emirates staff at the airport and no one is helpful.

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

    Ethiopian Air, at $901, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 26% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $705. Users have also found prices from $751 and $774 on Ethiopian Air and Qatar Airways, respectively.

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

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

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

    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 Johannesburg.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg in July is currently the most expensive (average of $1,696). 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 Johannesburg

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$840Average$1,222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,151FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,125FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
DeltaCheapest$1,275Average$1,595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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