ORD - JNB

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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg departing on 11/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,306
Typical prices: $1,263-$1,535
Egyptair
Fri 8/21Fri 8/28
ORD - JNB • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$661
Typical prices: $810-$1,201
Multiple Airlines
Tue 11/3
ORD - JNB • 3 stops
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between O'Hare Intl and Johannesburg. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cairo (CAI)
Cheapest • Avg $1,341 (round-trip)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 19h 00m (one-way)
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February
Cheapest • 25% price drop
December
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Cheap Flights from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg (ORD-JNB)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg

Fri, Aug 21 - Fri, Aug 28
Egyptair Logo
10:30 am - 7:10 am
ORD
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JNB
37h 40m
1 stop
Egyptair Logo
9:45 pm - 5:15 am
JNB
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ORD
38h 30m
1 stop
$1,306Egyptair
Thu, Aug 13 - Sat, Aug 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,310Ethiopian Air
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,311Ethiopian Air
Fri, Aug 21 - Mon, Aug 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
30h 55m
2 stops
$1,312Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 11 - Fri, Mar 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 6:20 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 00m
1 stop
$1,314Turkish Airlines
Sat, Nov 21 - Sun, Nov 29
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m
1 stop
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
$1,316Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Mar 7
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:00 am
JNB
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ORD
24h 10m
1 stop
$1,317Turkish Airlines
Sun, Jan 3 - Fri, Jan 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 11:00 am
ORD
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JNB
30h 45m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 6:20 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 30m
1 stop
$1,319Turkish Airlines
Thu, Sep 10 - Sat, Mar 6
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 3:50 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
5:00 pm - 11:25 am
JNB
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ORD
26h 25m
2 stops
$1,320Kenya Airways
Sat, Aug 22 - Wed, Sep 2
Kenya Airways Logo
6:00 am - 12:15 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
2 stops
Kenya Airways Logo
1:15 am - 4:17 pm
JNB
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ORD
46h 02m
2 stops
$1,322Kenya Airways
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport departing in August.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is February, where tickets cost $992 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,862 and $1,714 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 17 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$661
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 10% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 40% increase in price.
Flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg

When to book flights from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport to Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport was $661 for a one-way ticket and $1,306 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Johannesburg?

    Yes, you’ll need a passport to travel to Johannesburg from Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and Johannesburg, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg, Emirates or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Chicago to Johannesburg are Emirates and Delta. With an average price for the route of $1,674 and an overall rating of 8.1, Emirates is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,227 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Johannesburg from Chicago O'Hare Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Johannesburg with an airline and back to Chicago O'Hare Airport with another airline. Booking your flights between Chicago O'Hare Airport and JNB can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Chicago O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Johannesburg from Chicago O'Hare Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Everything you need to know for your flight from O'Hare Intl to Johannesburg

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Chicago O'Hare Airport (ORD)
OR Tambo (JNB)