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$618 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport - Compare and Save

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl departing on 10/30. 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
$967
Typical prices: $972-$1,208
Ethiopian Air
Thu 9/17Mon 9/21
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$618
Typical prices: $624-$653
Qatar Airways
Fri 10/30
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg and O'Hare Intl. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $944 (round-trip)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 21h 39m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 22% price drop
July
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl (JNB-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl 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 Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl

Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
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10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$967Ethiopian Air
Sat, Sep 5 - Thu, Sep 24
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10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$967Ethiopian Air
Sat, Sep 5 - Sat, Sep 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$967Ethiopian Air
Sat, Sep 5 - Mon, Sep 21
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10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$967Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 9 - Mon, Sep 21
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8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$968Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 26
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$968Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 9 - Thu, Sep 24
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8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$968Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
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8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$968Ethiopian Air
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25
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7:45 pm - 4:20 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
$1,068United Airlines
Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25
United Airlines Logo
7:45 pm - 4:20 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 35m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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7:00 am - 6:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m1 stop Newark
$1,068United Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl flights

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

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between $1,073 and $1,437 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $967 on Ethiopian Air (Sep 5-Sep 24).

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $909 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,493 and $1,401 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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 Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$618
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl 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 Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

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

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $618 for a one-way ticket and $967 for a round-trip.

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

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

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

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

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    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 Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and ORD 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 Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    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 Chicago O'Hare Airport from Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Johannesburg (JNB)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)