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$637+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
abr. 22 — abr. 291
mar. 4/22
mar. 4/29
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$930
(British Airways)

One-way from

$637
(FlightHub)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,076
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Cheapest flights from Chicago to OR Tambo
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago to OR Tambo. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 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.
dom. 5/410:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
dom. 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.
lun. 11/1011:55 amORD - JNB
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
sáb. 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.
mar. 5/67:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mBritish Airways
dom. 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.
sáb. 10/117:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
vie. 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.
mar. 9/237:30 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
jue. 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.
mar. 5/65:15 amORD - JNB
2 stops29h 30mUnited Airlines
dom. 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.
dom. 5/42:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
dom. 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.
jue. 11/138:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
lun. 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.
jue. 9/181:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
sáb. 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.
jue. 9/187:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop37h 50mQatar Airways
sáb. 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.
dom. 6/156:15 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 20mLufthansa
dom. 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.
lun. 6/167:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops36h 00mRwandAir
lun. 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport that are best for you.

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/4

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/11

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

$921

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 9/6

11:45 pm-10:35 am

1 stop27h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 9/16

5:50 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop35h 10m

$924

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

7:10 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/18

9:15 pm-6:15 pm

1 stop28h 00m

$943

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

sáb. 10/11

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

vie. 10/17

5:00 pm-1:18 pm

2 stops27h 18m

$978

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 9/23

7:30 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 10/2

1:15 am-1:18 pm

2 stops43h 03m

$1,107

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 5/6

5:15 am-5:45 pm

2 stops29h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/18

3:05 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops39h 10m

$1,108

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 5/4

2:20 pm-9:20 am

1 stop36h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 5/11

7:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,128

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/18

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 10/4

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

$1,215

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 9/18

7:20 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop37h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sáb. 10/25

1:55 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop32h 35m

$1,230

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dom. 6/15

6:15 pm-8:35 am

2 stops31h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 6/22

7:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops30h 35m

$1,309

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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 Chicago to OR Tambo in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
FlightnetworkPrice 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-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant 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-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 Chicago to OR Tambo

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to OR Tambo from Chicago with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Chicago to OR Tambo. Price data was last updated on April 11, 2025.

Booking 54 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 CHI to JNB?

Find hourly flight availability from Chicago 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 abril 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in OR Tambo by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 OR Tambo Airport when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in OR Tambo by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, 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 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 abril 17, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Austrian Airlines from Chicago to Johannesburg to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
KLM
7.8
Good
1,327 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Austrian Airlines
7.6
Good
775 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,580 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,554 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,916 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.9

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

LAX - LHR

This was a flight operated by Virgin Atlantic in their Upper Class cabin. Overall, an outstanding experience.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Chicago to OR Tambo. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Currently priced at $930, British Airways will fly you from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $1,068 and $1,083, respectively. British Airways is 20% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    $637 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Qatar Airways. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air, with prices starting from $736 and $770, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to OR Tambo that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to OR Tambo?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to OR Tambo?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago 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 to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (average of $1,173). Flying from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 Chicago to OR Tambo

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Chicago 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 abril 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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