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R10 129+ Cheap flights to Chicago

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— CHI
Mar 17 — Mar 241
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 15 February 2026.

Thu 19/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/2R13 155
Wed 11/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R13 283
Tue 10/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 23/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R13 426
Wed 25/28:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 16/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 15/2R13 522
Tue 10/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R13 745
Wed 11/38:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R13 824
Wed 25/29:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 16/314:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/2R14 302
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 3/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/2R14 445
Sun 8/38:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 13/2R14 525
Fri 3/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 2/714:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/2R14 636
Thu 5/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/420:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/2R14 716
Wed 25/222:00
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops32h 31m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 16/312:47
MDW
-
JNB
1 stop23h 13m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/2R15 990

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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 15 February 2026.

Return from

R13 155

One-way from

R10 129

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R15 098
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/3-2/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 19/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R762 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R283 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/4

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R13 155

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R13 824

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R13 824

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/7

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R14 636

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R14 732

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R14 732

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 337

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/2

22:00-22:31

2 stops32h 31m

Chicago Midway

Mon 16/3

12:47-19:00

1 stop23h 13m

R15 990

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/3

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 006

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

10:25-10:51

2 stops31h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/3

14:00-18:35

2 stops21h 35m

R16 054

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Best time to book a flight to Chicago

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 13 February 2026.

The best time to book flights to Chicago is 69 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.

How long is the flight to Chicago?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 25 hours 37 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 British Airways, KLM and Turkish Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From R15 487
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R14 785
KLM
KLM
From R15 637
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R13 515

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?

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

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).

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 15 February 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways 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
7,7
Good
1 454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 454 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 293 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 395 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 216 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 742 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 454 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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, Etihad Airways 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 R1 171, while return flights cost around R4 008.

  • How much is a return flight to Chicago?

    A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around R9 816, however they can be found for as little as R4 008.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chicago depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chicago, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (20 hours 38 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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