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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from R9 950

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 22/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Sep 7 — Sep 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 8 August 2026.

Wed 23/920:15 -
2 stops33h 17m
Wed 30/98:05 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 4/8R16 216
Fri 18/922:00 -
1 stop21h 08m
Fri 25/916:00 -
1 stop19h 30m
Deal found 4/8R16 346
Thu 17/922:00 -
2 stops22h 13m
Thu 24/911:15 -
2 stops24h 15m
Deal found 3/8R16 411
Sun 20/1222:00 -
1 stop33h 37m
Thu 31/1221:47 -
1 stop36h 48m
Deal found 5/8R16 427
Wed 7/1022:00 -
1 stop21h 03m
Mon 19/1010:55 -
1 stop24h 35m
Deal found 6/8R16 475
Thu 10/99:45 -
1 stop29h 50m
Thu 24/914:00 -
1 stop35h 15m
Deal found 5/8R16 638
Wed 7/109:45 -
1 stop29h 50m
Mon 12/1020:25 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 6/8R16 816
Sat 21/118:20 -
2 stops31h 20m
Wed 13/19:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 6/8R16 865
Tue 6/1021:55 -
1 stop26h 08m
Fri 16/1011:21 -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 6/8R16 930
Fri 18/1221:20 -
1 stop29h 12m
Wed 30/1219:55 -
1 stop39h 15m
Deal found 5/8R16 979
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop26h 08m
Fri 16/1014:29 -
2 stops22h 11m
Deal found 6/8R17 044

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 8 August 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 216

One-way from

R9 950

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 676
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 23/9-30/9
  • 3 total stops
  • 61h 52m 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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High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 343 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 August 2026.
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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Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

20:15-22:32

2 stops33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

8:05-19:40

1 stop28h 35m

R16 216
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

22:00-12:03

1 stop21h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 14/10

16:00-18:30

1 stop19h 30m

R16 475

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 557

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

21:40-19:02

2 stops29h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/1

17:55-10:05

2 stops32h 10m

R17 206

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R17 303

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 384

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/9

15:05-9:38

2 stops25h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 8/9

10:00-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

R17 612

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 920

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/12

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/12

11:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

R18 342

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 4/2

12:05-12:36

2 stops32h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/2

6:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

R18 813

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 64 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of R14 755). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R24 234). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights typically cost between R17 839 and R24 916 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 216 on Virgin Atlantic (Sept 23–Sept 30).

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 8 August 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines 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.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 553 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
1 553 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 553 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
3 739 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 553 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
4 475 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 553 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
10 085 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 553 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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
1 500 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 553 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For as low as R16 475, Virgin Atlantic can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 21h 03m. 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 982, 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 32% 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 Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R6 986. Users have also found prices from R9 326 and R11 196 on Qatar Airways and SWISS, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of R14 755). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of R24 234). 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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Fly from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl on these airlines

Choose from the following airlines for your flight from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Flights are based on user searches made on Cheapflights and were last updated on 8 August 2026.
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Top 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 8 August 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 982AverageR16 616FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 406AverageR14 532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 316AverageR23 295FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 016AverageR17 441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 054AverageR17 195FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 397AverageR17 436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 540AverageR18 718FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 169AverageR23 331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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