Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from R10 660

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Feb 28 — Mar 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 29 January 2026.

Tue 24/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/320:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R13 468
Thu 23/78:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 18/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R14 356
Wed 22/714:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 17/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R14 436
Wed 22/714:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 18/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R14 642
Mon 1/618:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 14/620:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R14 816
Tue 21/714:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 19/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R14 975
Mon 4/521:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 17/59:30
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/1R15 102
Tue 21/717:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 15/811:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R15 514
Mon 20/718:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 15/820:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/1R15 752
Thu 23/717:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/820:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R15 863
Wed 22/78:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 16/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R15 879
Thu 23/715:05
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 25m
United Airlines
Wed 19/815:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 45m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1R16 038

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated 29 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 468

One-way from

R10 660

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 971
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 391 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 519 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R14 975

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R15 514

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

17:50-22:05

1 stop35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R15 514

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R15 879

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 879

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 879

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 879

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

15:05-8:30

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

10:00-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

R16 054

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

15:05-8:30

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

10:00-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

R16 054

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

15:05-9:39

2 stops25h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

10:00-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

R16 054

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 23 January 2026.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 46 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of R12 691). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 689). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 29 January 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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.

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    For as low as R15 514, Ethiopian Air can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 22h 40m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14008 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Etihad Airways, at R12 687, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air. Etihad Airways is priced at 27% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 841. Users have also found prices from R9 872 and R10 641 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of R12 691). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 689). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 687AverageR15 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 667AverageR14 572FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 801AverageR15 175FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 606AverageR18 468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 727AverageR21 451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 439AverageR16 794FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 769AverageR17 525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 873AverageR16 871FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 621AverageR20 801FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 574AverageR23 480FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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