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$586+ 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 2/28. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CHI — JNB
déc. 27 — janv. 31
ven. 12/27
ven. 1/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo are usually found in February or January, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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AranGrant
3 stars

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AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$882
(oojo)

One-way from

$651
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,520
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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 décembre 22, 2024.

This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/307:05 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 20mMultiple Airlines
ven. 1/1710:40 amJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/21$1,570
This Gurufare deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Gurufare is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/3010:00 pmORD - JNB
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
ven. 1/177:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/21$1,664
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 12/285:03 pmMDW - JNB
1 stop17h 57mDelta
mar. 1/1411:55 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/19$1,705
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/247:05 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 20mSWISS
mar. 1/142:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops33h 45mSWISS
Deal found 12/21$1,819
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 12/229:25 pmORD - JNB
1 stop25h 40mLufthansa
dim. 12/2910:10 amJNB - ORD
2 stops41h 52mLufthansa
Deal found 12/20$1,872
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/231:55 pmORD - JNB
1 stop20h 40mUnited Airlines
lun. 12/307:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/20$1,905
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/3010:11 amORD - JNB
3 stops33h 44mEthiopian Air
ven. 1/172:35 pmJNB - ORD
3 stops31h 59mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/21$2,034
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dim. 12/227:05 pmORD - JNB
2 stops47h 15mRwandAir
lun. 12/304:50 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 40mRwandAir
Deal found 12/20$2,158
This Austrian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 Austrian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sam. 12/214:20 pmORD - JNB
2 stops33h 10mAustrian Airlines
dim. 12/297:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 30mAustrian Airlines
Deal found 12/20$2,771
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/20. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 12/238:15 amORD - JNB
2 stops23h 45mKenya Airways
lun. 12/305:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 47mKenya Airways
Deal found 12/20$2,815
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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.
mar. 12/248:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
lun. 1/67:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/21$2,830
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/21. 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 Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mer. 12/2510:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops39h 25mAir France
dim. 1/511:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops47h 10mAir France
Deal found 12/21$3,668

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ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 1/31

11:55 am-10:50 am

1 stop38h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 2/28

7:05 pm-10:10 am

1 stop23h 05m

$882

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 2/2

7:05 am-12:15 am

2 stops33h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 2/9

12:10 pm-9:55 am

2 stops29h 45m

$899

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 3/16

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 4/25

5:00 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$900

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 2/3

1:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop35h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 2/10

9:55 am-8:25 am

1 stop30h 30m

$904

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

dim. 4/20

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

sam. 4/26

8:20 am-8:05 am

2 stops30h 45m

$947

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 1/20

5:20 pm-10:20 am

2 stops33h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 1/27

9:15 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop29h 30m

$1,049

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 3/14

5:25 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop21h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 3/23

11:55 pm-3:30 pm

1 stop22h 35m

$1,106

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mar. 1/14

9:45 pm-10:20 am

1 stop28h 35m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mar. 1/21

7:25 pm-1:55 pm

1 stop26h 30m

$1,121

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 3/14

10:30 am-10:00 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dim. 3/23

7:45 pm-4:05 pm

1 stop27h 20m

$1,166

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

ven. 3/14

7:50 pm-3:55 am

1 stop25h 05m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

ven. 3/28

8:50 am-3:30 pm

1 stop37h 40m

$1,175

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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 December.
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*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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

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Travel insights for flights from Chicago to OR Tambo

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Chicago to OR Tambo including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 December 20, 2024.

Booking 37 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 décembre 22, 2024.

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 décembre 22, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM and Ethiopian Air 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.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,403 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,403 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,403 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,597 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,403 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,342 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,403 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

SWISS
7.6
Good
1,605 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,403 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,403 reviews

Entertainment

8.2

Crew

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

My earphone set did not work throughout the flight. I tried with two different sets. I believe there was a problem with the system where I was seated.

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

    Currently priced at $882, Turkish Airlines will fly you from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and back. In addition to Turkish Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Kenya Airways and Etihad Airways - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $903 and $904, respectively. Turkish Airlines is 26% 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?

    $712 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 RwandAir and JetBlue, with prices starting from $765 and $784, 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 10 airlines flying from Chicago to OR Tambo

Discover the top 10 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 décembre 22, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
KLMCheapest$758Average$1,313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$764Average$1,099FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$790Average$868FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$807Average$1,405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$844Average$1,314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$855Average$1,120FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Kenya AirwaysCheapest$883Average$1,149FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
British AirwaysCheapest$944Average$1,176FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
LufthansaCheapest$1,109Average$2,487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time76%
Qatar AirwaysCheapest$1,175Average$1,582FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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