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R9 914+ Cheap flights to Chicago

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— CHI
Sep 10 — Sep 171
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Chicago in 2026

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Cheapest flights to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 11 August 2026.

Tue 27/1018:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Wed 25/1111:45 -
1 stop39h 15m
Deal found 11/8R15 817
Tue 6/1020:15 -
2 stops33h 18m
Mon 12/1010:59 -
1 stop25h 41m
Deal found 10/8R16 303
Wed 7/1022:00 -
1 stop21h 03m
Mon 19/1010:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 6/8R16 416
Mon 21/99:45 -
1 stop36h 55m
Thu 29/1014:10 -
1 stop35h 10m
Deal found 10/8R16 594
Wed 7/1021:55 -
2 stops27h 05m
Sat 17/1016:19 -
1 stop20h 21m
Deal found 6/8R16 869
Tue 6/1021:55 -
1 stop26h 08m
Fri 16/1011:21 -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 6/8R16 869
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop20h 55m
Fri 16/109:29 -
2 stops27h 11m
Deal found 6/8R16 982
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop26h 08m
Fri 16/1014:29 -
2 stops22h 11m
Deal found 6/8R16 982
Wed 25/1121:40 -
2 stops33h 16m
Wed 13/113:05 -
2 stops35h 15m
Deal found 6/8R17 144
Mon 7/99:45 -
1 stop29h 50m
Wed 3/313:10 -
1 stop35h 10m
Deal found 9/8R17 176
Tue 27/1020:40 -
1 stop24h 00m
Wed 25/1121:50 -
2 stops28h 10m
Deal found 11/8R17 208
Sat 5/99:45 -
1 stop29h 50m
Sat 12/914:00 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 6/8R17 224

Find flight deals to Chicago

Find the latest flights to Chicago in 2026, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 11 August 2026.

Return from

R15 817

One-way from

R9 914

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 502
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 10/11-12/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 020 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R441 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

22:00-12:54

1 stop21h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

7:30-18:30

1 stop28h 00m

R16 416

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/2

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/2

11:45-11:00

1 stop39h 15m

R16 497

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

21:40-22:56

2 stops33h 16m

Chicago Midway

Wed 13/1

13:05-8:20

2 stops35h 15m

R17 144

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R17 176

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R17 467

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

15:05-9:13

2 stops25h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 29/10

8:50-18:35

2 stops26h 45m

R17 499
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 19/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 26/9

10:44-19:40

1 stop25h 56m

R17 855

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/10

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 30/10

21:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

R18 680

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

22:00-16:52

2 stops25h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

11:45-18:35

1 stop22h 50m

R18 793

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

6:00-22:00

2 stops32h 00m

R18 890

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chicago

How long is the flight to Chicago?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 23 hours 31 minutes. Flights to Chicago from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago are Etihad Airways, United Airlines and Qatar Airways.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 961
Qatar Airways
Qatar Airways
From R16 480
Etihad Airways
Etihad Airways
From R12 935
KLM
KLM
From R16 337

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago are Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and United Airlines.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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

The best time to book flights to Chicago is 66 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chicago. Reviews last updated 11 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines to the United States by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 740 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 480 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 101 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 504 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 555 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Subhash,Jul 2026

CDG - ATL

The priority tag for bags were taken out. 1 bag is missing. Food was worst for AVML. The food was dry and burnt.

FAQs about flying to Chicago

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chicago if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chicago on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chicago?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chicago.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost R945, while return flights cost around R2 428.

  • How much is a return flight to Chicago?

    A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around R2 428, however they can be found for as little as R2 428.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chicago depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chicago, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 40 minutes).

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0,0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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