Travelling from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB): what you need to know
Johannesburg is seven hours ahead of Chicago and follows the UTC+2 timezone.
To ensure you get on your ORD to JNB flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During popular months such as August, it's a good idea to get to the airport even earlier. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead for an international flight whenever you're travelling during a peak period in general.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight that has a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between ORD and JNB include:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Amsterdam Airport Schiphol
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
Right now, Rs156,318 is the cheapest price we've seen for a one-way O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs275,981. Keep in mind that fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap tickets from ORD to JNB, book ahead. Airlines usually offer lower prices when flights are first released.
If you're flexible with your trip dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll find the lowest price in each month when looking for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Picking up cheap flights from ORD to JNB is a cinch with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a new deal comes up.
Tailor your flights with filters. Choose your preferred arrival and departure times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport.
Handy information about O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
You'll find ORD at 10000 West O'Hare.
Of all flights leaving O'Hare International Airport, 74.85% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
O'Hare International Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Chicago. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic.
You can expect a journey time of about 55 minutes when using public transport.
Get your holiday off to a stress-free start by staying near ORD. Whether you're catching an early flight from O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these stays are the answer:
Arriving at O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
If you have a late O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport flight, few things beat the convenience of staying near the terminal. Grab your suitcases from the carousel and then be resting not long after at one of these hotels near JNB:
Explore without limits with an O.R. Tambo International Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Carwiz, Alamo or Green Motion and discover more of Johannesburg and beyond.
Booking your ride from O.R. Tambo International Airport about three weeks in advance can help you get the best possible rate.
Getting from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to central Johannesburg
O.R. Tambo International Airport is approximately 29 kilometres from the centre of Johannesburg. The drive time takes about 30 minutes.
It typically takes 1 hour 10 minutes if you're using public transport.
When to fly to O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Johannesburg. If you prefer a more laid-back vibe, go in February.
The warmest month in Johannesburg is January, with temperatures ranging between 15ºC and 30ºC. Lock in your flights from O'Hare International Airport to O.R. Tambo International Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
Search for cheap tickets from ORD to JNB in July if you'd rather travel during cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 20ºC on average.
Explore more of South Africa
Johannesburg has its own special appeal, but there are so many other parts of South Africa just waiting to be discovered. About 18 kilometres west of Johannesburg, a trip to Soweto will keep you on the go. Start with popular sights like Mjebha Park, Tutu House - Soweto tours and Go Green Go Clean.
If you want to check out another well-known destination in South Africa, consider Pretoria, roughly 56 kilometres north of Johannesburg. 32 Battalion Tree of Honour, Wonderpark and Viscount Memorial Wall are among the biggest draws.
