S$869 Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

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Cheap Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg (ORD-JNB)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at S$869 for one-way flights and S$1,649 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Ethiopian Airlines
Thu, 3 Jul - Mon, 7 Jul
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$1,649 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,649
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Thu, 3 Jul from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 7 Jul, priced at S$1,649 found 6 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Wed, 2 Jul - Tue, 8 Jul
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$1,763 Return, found 4 days ago
S$1,763
Return
found 4 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Wed, 2 Jul from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 8 Jul, priced at S$1,763 found 4 days ago
Kenya Airways
Thu, 3 Jul - Mon, 7 Jul
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$1,937 Return, found 6 days ago
S$1,937
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, 3 Jul from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 7 Jul, priced at S$1,937 found 6 days ago
Etihad Airways
Tue, 5 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$2,021 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,021
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Tue, 5 Aug from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 12 Aug, priced at S$2,021 found 1 day ago
Kenya Airways
Thu, 3 Jul - Mon, 7 Jul
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$2,032 Return, found 6 days ago
S$2,032
Return
found 6 days ago
Select Kenya Airways flight, departing Thu, 3 Jul from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Mon, 7 Jul, priced at S$2,032 found 6 days ago
Etihad Airways
Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$2,116 Return, found 2 days ago
S$2,116
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Etihad Airways flight, departing Sun, 3 Aug from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 10 Aug, priced at S$2,116 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$2,202 Return, found 2 days ago
S$2,202
Return
found 2 days ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Sun, 3 Aug from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 10 Aug, priced at S$2,202 found 2 days ago
Ethiopian Airlines
Tue, 5 Aug - Tue, 12 Aug
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$2,209 Return, found 1 day ago
S$2,209
Return
found 1 day ago
Select Ethiopian Airlines flight, departing Tue, 5 Aug from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Tue, 12 Aug, priced at S$2,209 found 1 day ago
United
Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$2,330 Return, found 2 days ago
S$2,330
Return
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Sun, 3 Aug from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 10 Aug, priced at S$2,330 found 2 days ago
KLM
Sun, 3 Aug - Sun, 10 Aug
ORD
Chicago
JNB
Johannesburg
S$2,356 Return, found 2 days ago
S$2,356
Return
found 2 days ago
Select KLM flight, departing Sun, 3 Aug from Chicago to Johannesburg, returning Sun, 10 Aug, priced at S$2,356 found 2 days ago

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

March is typically the cheapest month to fly

From S$1,103 - S$1,803 per traveller.

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Chicago to Johannesburg route information
Origin airport
O'Hare Intl.
Destination airport
O.R. Tambo Intl.
Airlines serving
Air France, British Airways, Delta, Emirates, Ethiopian Airlines, Etihad Airways, KLM, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Qatar Airways, Swiss International Air Lines, United
Return price
S$1,649
Distance
13934 km

Flights from Chicago to Johannesburg

There are several airlines that operate frequent flights from Chicago (ORD) to Johannesburg (JNB) including

The earliest flight leaves O'Hare Intl. Airport at 06:00 and arrives at O.R. Tambo Intl. Airport at 05:30. The last flight of the day departs Chicago at 20:30 and arrives at Johannesburg at 22:05.

The flight distance from Chicago to Johannesburg is about 15220 km, the shortest flight is 18 hours 12 minutes with United Airlines.

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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 S$1,649. 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.

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