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CHI — JNB
May 20 — May 271
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What to know about flights from Chicago

Discover essential information about flights departing from Chicago, including flight schedules, destinations, airlines operating at the Chicago airport, and any specific guidelines or requirements for travellers. Please note that the information is based on the most recent updates available. Data last updated 15 May 2024.

Cheapest airline

KLM
On average, KLM currently has the cheapest one-way flight from Chicago.

Cheapest flights from Chicago

Explore the most affordable flight options available from Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 15 May 2024. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 622 455 searches.
Mon 4/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Wed 13/1114:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R14 078
Sun 6/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/1014:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R14 096
Sun 6/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/108:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R14 170
Fri 13/910:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/98:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R14 940
Mon 7/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 27/108:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R15 013
Tue 8/1020:30ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 28/1019:05JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 13/5R15 068
Wed 2/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Wed 23/1014:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R15 178
Fri 13/910:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Fri 27/923:00JNB - ORD
2 stops40h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R15 270
Sun 6/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 27/108:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 05mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R15 343

Last-minute flight deals from Chicago

Discover last-minute flight deals departing from Chicago. Take advantage of attractive deals offered by airlines for spontaneous travel. These deals are subject to availability and can provide significant savings for flexible travellers. Please note that the availability of last-minute deals can vary and may change quickly. Data last updated 15 May 2024 and based on user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 622 455 searches.
Mon 20/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/614:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R23 482
Tue 21/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sat 1/614:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/5R23 738
Mon 20/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mEthiopian Air
Sat 8/614:30JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Deal found 14/5R24 362
Tue 21/521:30ORD - JNB
2 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/619:35JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 15/5R24 618
Mon 20/519:15ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 55mSWISS
Sat 8/619:35JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Deal found 14/5R25 058
Sat 25/523:00ORD - CPT
1 stop29h 00mBritish Airways
Thu 22/818:55CPT - ORD
1 stop27h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 15/5R25 462
Thu 23/518:00ORD - CPT
1 stop34h 00mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/518:55CPT - ORD
2 stops46h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/5R25 682
Fri 24/516:00ORD - JNB
1 stop33h 30mUnited Airlines
Thu 6/619:00JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/5R25 718
Thu 23/59:55ORD - CPT
2 stops42h 05mAmerican Airlines
Thu 30/518:55CPT - ORD
2 stops46h 31mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 15/5R25 737

Domestic airfare to nearby cities with cheap hotels

Discover domestic flight options from Chicago to cities with affordable hotel accommodations. Plan your travel to both enjoy budget-friendly flights and find affordable lodging in your chosen destination. Please note that the flight options are sourced from user searches. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 622 455 searches and data was last updated 15 May 2024.
Wed 29/517:32ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mJetBlue
Sat 1/615:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 50mJetBlue
Deal found 15/5R2 145
Wed 29/517:10ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 19mDelta
Wed 12/66:05LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mDelta
Deal found 14/5R2 236
Wed 29/517:32ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 28mJetBlue
Wed 5/68:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 56mJetBlue
Deal found 15/5R2 236
Tue 2/720:25ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 18mDelta
Tue 9/720:59LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 47mDelta
Deal found 15/5R2 328
Wed 3/710:35ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 20mJetBlue
Tue 9/78:05JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 46mJetBlue
Deal found 15/5R2 328
Tue 11/67:00ORD - LAS
1 stop14h 12mSpirit Airlines
Tue 11/60:49LAS - ORD
Nonstop3h 47mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 13/5R2 475
Wed 29/510:45ORD - JFK
Nonstop2h 23mJetBlue
Thu 6/68:00JFK - ORD
Nonstop2h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 15/5R2 621
Fri 31/57:30ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 13mDelta
Wed 12/66:05LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 35mDelta
Deal found 14/5R2 695
Tue 2/720:25ORD - LGA
Nonstop2h 18mDelta
Fri 5/719:45LGA - ORD
Nonstop2h 45mDelta
Deal found 15/5R2 713

Find flights from Chicago within your budget

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R14 078 - R15 343

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Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/11

1 stop26h 15m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/11

2 stops24h 55m

R14 078

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/10

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/10

2 stops24h 35m

R14 096

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/10

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/10

2 stops30h 45m

R14 170

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/9

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 28/9

2 stops30h 45m

R14 940

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/10

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/10

2 stops31h 05m

R15 013

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/10

1 stop30h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/10

1 stop31h 20m

R15 068

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/10

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/10

2 stops24h 35m

R15 178

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/9

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/9

2 stops40h 05m

R15 270

Chicago O'Hare IntlJohannesburg OR Tambo

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/10

1 stop26h 45m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/10

2 stops31h 05m

R15 343

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Deals found on 14/5

When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Chicago. Price data was last updated on 10 May 2024.
Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
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When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Chicago. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.
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Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Chicago would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.
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Average price of flights from Chicago by month

Plan your trip from Chicago by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from Chicago is currently R15 164 while a return flight costs R14 795. Price data was last updated on 12 May 2024.

January

R1 613

February

R1 650

March

R1 906

April

R1 833

May

R1 558

June

R1 595

July

R1 778

August

R1 723

September

R1 833

October

R1 705

November

R1 686

December

R1 888

Airline reviews for flights from Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service from Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing airline for your flight from Chicago. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 622 455 searches.
8,0
Very Good
10 691 reviews

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

8,0
Very Good
10 691 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 691 reviews

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,9
Good
1 568 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 691 reviews

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,8
Good
1 996 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 691 reviews

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,7
Good
4 393 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 691 reviews

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

7,7
Good
1 055 reviews
8,0
Very Good
10 691 reviews

Comfort

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,4

Crew

8,6

Entertainment

8,0

Reviews

1 / 10

Bad experience with the staff boarding the gate. I couldn’t board with my carry on, personal item and a funny bag. I had to put my passport inside my pockets and put the funny bag inside the personal item. Then after passing the staff pull out everything again.

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Related info for your journey

Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Chicago. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 15 May 2024.
  • What are the most popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    The most selected flight destinations from Chicago for the current month are Atlanta, Boston, Athens. While Boston, Atlanta, Athens are the top choices made by travellers year-round.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Chicago to anywhere?

    Looking at our data, KLM, Ethiopian Air, and United Airlines have been found to have the cheapest prices from Chicago. Here are some options available: KLM flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R13 606). Ethiopian Air flights from Chicago to Johannesburg OR Tambo (R14 581). United Airlines flights from Chicago to Cape Town Intl (R15 094).

  • What is the shortest nonstop flight from Chicago?

    For shorter trips consider Milwaukee, South Bend, and Bloomington as potential places to explore. All can be options to fly to and are within 108 km of Chicago.

  • What is the farthest nonstop flight from Chicago?

    If flights to distant destinations are more of your preference, check pricing for Hong Kong, Taipei City, and New Delhi.

  • What are popular destinations to fly to from Chicago?

    From Chicago you can expect to find greater availability for the following destinations: New York (1 877 flights per day), Detroit (922 flights per day) and Los Angeles (647 flights per day).

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Chicago?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Chicago to embark to:
    Travel from Chicago to Johannesburg from R14 078 round trip

  • Which airlines fly from Chicago?

    When flying from Chicago check dates and pricing for the following: KLM, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, Ethiopian Air, British Airways. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Cape Town, Johannesburg.

  • When is the cheapest time to fly from Chicago?

    Those who are seeking the cheapest fare on flights departing from Chicago would be wise to consider leaving during Thursday afternoons when prices are typically at their lowest. When considering other options, price-conscious travelers should avoid Friday mornings when fares are usually the most expensive.

  • When is the best time to book a flight from Chicago?

    Booking 62 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

  • How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Chicago?

    Cheapflights makes it easy to find flights from Chicago by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

  • Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Chicago?

    It’s simple! Cheapflights, which is free to use for everyone, saves millions of users time and money every year by helping them find the cheapest and most suitable flights from Chicago.

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