Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

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Popular airlines from Chicago O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)

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Cheap Flights from Chicago (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days for one-way flights and round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Qatar Airways
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,216 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,216
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Qatar Airways flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,216 found 1 day ago
Emirates
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,300 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,300
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Emirates flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,300 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,308 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,308
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,308 found 1 day ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,448 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,448
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,448 found 1 day ago
Etihad Airways
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,615 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,615
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,615 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,645 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,645
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,645 found 1 day ago
United
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,652 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,652
Return
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,652 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,671 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,671
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,671 found 1 day ago
Turkish Airlines
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,671 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,671
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Turkish Airlines flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,671 found 1 day ago
Swiss International Air Lines
Sat, 16 Jan - Sat, 30 Jan
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
AU$2,687 Return, found 1 day ago
AU$2,687
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Swiss International Air Lines flight, departing Sat, 16 Jan from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sat, 30 Jan, priced at AU$2,687 found 1 day ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Chicago (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From AU$1,501 - AU$2,199 per traveller.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from O'Hare Airport to Johannesburg Airport?
The lowest price advertised for a round-trip flight between ORD and O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) is AU$2,216. But you better get a move on. This figure is based on fares listed within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from ORD to JNB?
Each air carrier has its own set of terms and conditions. If you do decide to cancel, follow the easy instructions on our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from O'Hare Airport to JNB that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you're searching for O'Hare Airport to JNB flights, you'll see a "no change fees" filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from O'Hare Airport to JNB?
Chicago to Kempton Park is around 14 000 kilometres, so be prepared to spend quite a while in the air. Make sure you pack all the essentials, from your toothbrush to your hairbrush. Take a couple of snacks to nibble on throughout your flight too.
Which airlines fly direct from O'Hare Airport to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB)?
You won't find any airlines flying directly between O'Hare Airport and Johannesburg Airport, so be ready to make at least one stop on your journey. A layover, whether short or long, can be a welcome way to break up a trip!
Are ORD to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Last-minute planners can sometimes nab a bargain, with some super cheap airfares from O'Hare Intl. Airport (ORD) to O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport (JNB) emerging a few weeks before the departure date. If you'd rather book ahead of time, Expedia compares and updates the best flight deals continually — as early as a year in advance in some cases. It depends on the carrier though, as not all airlines release prices so far in advance.

Travel information

Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Return price
AU$2,216
Distance
13934 km

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