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$637+ 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ORD — JNB
Apr 22 — Apr 291
Tue 4/22
Tue 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 April 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$921
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$637
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$1,180
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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 April 17, 2025.

This Gotogate 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 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 4/17$921
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/1011:55 amORD - JNB
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 11/227:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 4/17$923
This Booking.com 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/67:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
Sun 5/189:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways
Deal found 4/17$943
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.
Sat 10/117:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/175:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/17$978
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 9/237:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Thu 10/21:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 03mKenya Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,107
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/65:15 amORD - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/183:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops39h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,108
This Ovago 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 Ovago is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/42:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Sun 5/117:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Deal found 4/17$1,128
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/138:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/17:45 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/17$1,132
This oojo 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/181:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 10/49:50 amJNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Deal found 4/17$1,215
This oojo 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 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 4/17$1,230
This Lufthansa 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/156:15 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 20mLufthansa
Sun 6/227:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops30h 35mLufthansa
Deal found 4/17$1,309
This RwandAir 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/167:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops36h 00mRwandAir
Mon 6/234:50 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 4/17$1,371

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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

$921

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/6

11:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/16

5:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$924

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

7:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

9:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$943

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/11

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/17

5:00 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$978

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/23

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/2

1:15 am-1:18 pm

2 stops43h 03m

$1,107

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/6

5:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/18

3:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,108

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

2:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 5/11

7:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,128

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/4

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,215

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/25

1:55 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$1,230

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/15

6:15 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/22

7:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,309

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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 April 11, 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 April 17, 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 April 17, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, such as SWISS, Qatar Airways and Etihad 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.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,194 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,667 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
3,769 reviews
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews

Entertainment

6.7

Comfort

7.3

Crew

8.2

Overall

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Madhukar,Nov 2024

ZRH - BOM

Indian Veg food selection and quality definitely needs a better chef.

Related info for your journey

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

    Ethiopian Air, at $921, was found to be the cheapest airline from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and British Airways. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 25% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $637. Users have also found prices from $736 and $770 on Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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.

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    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 April 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$887FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$840Average$1,236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$871Average$1,138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
American AirlinesCheapest$877Average$1,152FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
British AirwaysCheapest$947Average$1,130FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
DeltaCheapest$995Average$1,850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$997Average$1,345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
KLMCheapest$1,046Average$1,713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,173Average$1,355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%

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