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 Midway is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago Midway typically cost R1 226, while return flights cost around R3 446.

How much is a return flight to Chicago?

A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around R231, however they can be found for as little as R192.

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 43 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).

R12 282+ Flights to Chicago, Illinois

Flights to Chicago in 2025

Return from	R17 080
One-way from	R12 282
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 395

Ethiopian Air
6/11-10/11
3 total stops
57h 45m total
Johannesburg to Chicago

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Etihad Airways
31/8
1 total stop
29h 55m total
Johannesburg to Chicago

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Mon 8/99:50JNB - ORD

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Mon 22/96:45ORD - JNB

2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 15/7R17 134

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - ORD

2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways

Mon 10/1116:34ORD - JNB

2 stops31h 01mBritish Airways

Deal found 13/7R17 600

Thu 13/119:50JNB - ORD

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Thu 4/1213:10ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/7R17 832

Mon 8/918:50JNB - MDW

2 stops29h 47mDelta

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1 stop30h 40mDelta

Deal found 15/7R18 190

Wed 23/719:00JNB - ORD

1 stop31h 55mUnited Airlines

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1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 15/7R18 262

Mon 15/923:15JNB - ORD

2 stops25h 44mKLM

Fri 26/914:05ORD - JNB

2 stops24h 15mKLM

Deal found 14/7R18 369

Sun 27/723:15JNB - ORD

1 stop21h 55mDelta

Mon 22/917:31ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 09mDelta

Deal found 13/7R19 104

Wed 27/817:55JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

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1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/7R20 858

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Wed 3/97:00ORD - JNB

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Deal found 13/7R21 019

Mon 15/923:15JNB - MDW

2 stops26h 20mKLM

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2 stops25h 12mKLM

Deal found 14/7R22 165

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Mon 10/1116:34ORD - JNB

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Deal found 13/7R17 600

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1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/7R17 832

Mon 8/918:50JNB - MDW

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Mon 15/923:15JNB - ORD

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Fri 26/914:05ORD - JNB

2 stops24h 15mKLM

Deal found 14/7R18 369

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2 stops24h 33mUnited Airlines

Thu 4/915:45ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines

Deal found 14/7R19 855

Wed 27/817:55JNB - ORD

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

Wed 3/923:45ORD - JNB

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2 stops47h 12mKenya Airways

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Mon 15/923:15JNB - MDW

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2 stops25h 12mKLM

Deal found 14/7R22 165

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Deal found 15/7R19 265

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Deal found 15/7R30 956

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1 stop21h 55mDelta

Mon 22/917:31ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 09mDelta

Deal found 13/7R19 104

Thu 31/719:35JNB - ORD

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Deal found 13/7R25 531

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2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines

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1 stop21h 55mMultiple Airlines

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Sun 3/823:15JNB - MDW

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1 stop30h 40mDelta

Deal found 13/7R20 070

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Search for one-way flight options to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 15 July 2025.

Sun 31/89:50JNB - ORD

1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/7R12 282

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1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 13/7R13 338

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Deal found 14/7R14 055

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Deal found 13/7R14 789

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Deal found 14/7R15 236

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1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways

Deal found 14/7R15 988

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Deal found 13/7R16 042

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Deal found 14/7R16 131

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Deal found 14/7R17 922

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1 stop24h 35mEmirates

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JohannesburgChicago

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Thu 6/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

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Mon 8/9

9:50-14:07

2 stops35h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

6:45-8:20

2 stops42h 35m

R17 134

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

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Thu 6/11

19:35-14:00

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

16:34-7:35

2 stops31h 01m

R17 600

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

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Thu 13/11

9:50-21:48

2 stops43h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R17 832

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

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Mon 8/9

18:50-17:37

2 stops29h 47m

Chicago Midway

Mon 22/9

6:00-19:40

1 stop30h 40m

R18 190

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

23:15-17:59

2 stops25h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

14:05-21:20

2 stops24h 15m

R18 369

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/7

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

17:31-19:40

1 stop19h 09m

R19 104

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/8

15:05-8:38

2 stops24h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/9

15:45-17:45

1 stop19h 00m

R19 855

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

R20 858

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 26/8

1:25-17:37

2 stops47h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/9

7:00-0:25

2 stops34h 25m

R21 019

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

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 24 hours 25 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.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chicago should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chicago?

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

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?

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

Rainfall in Chicago 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.

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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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, andKLM 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.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

Emirates

8,1

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3 288 reviews

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1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Delta

8,0

Very Good

7 957 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 372 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Air France

7,5

Good

1 466 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7,4

Good

3 603 reviews

Emirates

8,1

Very Good

3 288 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

10,0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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 Midway is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago Midway typically cost R1 226, while return flights cost around R3 446.
How much is a return flight to Chicago?
A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around R231, however they can be found for as little as R192.
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 43 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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