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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from R9 443

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Feb 17 — Feb 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap 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 18 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 131

One-way from

R9 443

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 705
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/3-9/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 957 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 977 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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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 18 January 2026.

Mon 2/319:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/321:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R14 131
Thu 5/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R14 197
Thu 5/220:15
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops23h 55m
SWISS
Wed 18/216:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 20m
SWISS
Deal found 17/1R15 098
Sat 7/221:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop34h 00m
Virgin Atlantic
Fri 20/217:53
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop41h 07m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/1R15 180
Mon 19/122:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 26/114:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops20h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 246
Sun 1/38:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 17/1R15 295
Thu 5/219:45
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 18/214:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops36h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 17/1R15 426
Mon 2/319:35
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 20m
American Airlines
Mon 9/319:40
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 16/1R15 738
Sun 1/319:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/321:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 17/1R16 131
Fri 20/219:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 16/1020:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 16/1R16 426
Sat 7/222:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 30m
Delta
Fri 20/214:25
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops34h 15m
Delta
Deal found 16/1R16 475

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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 18 January 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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OR Tambo

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 131

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 197

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-12:10

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

16:10-10:30

1 stop34h 20m

R15 098

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

21:55-23:55

1 stop34h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

17:53-19:00

1 stop41h 07m

R15 180

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R15 295

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:45-19:45

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

14:00-10:30

2 stops36h 30m

R15 426

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/3

19:35-14:55

2 stops27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

19:40-7:35

1 stop28h 55m

R15 738

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R16 131

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

21:55-16:55

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/2

14:25-8:40

2 stops34h 15m

R16 508

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/3

19:35-18:00

2 stops54h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/3

20:40-7:35

2 stops27h 55m

R16 607

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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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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 16 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 R13 115). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 213). 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 18 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.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
1 441 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
9 176 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
1 371 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
4 189 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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
7 687 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 441 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

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

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 R15 098, Turkish Airlines can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 23h 55m. 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 R13 111, 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 R9 137. Users have also found prices from R10 201 and R10 665 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 R13 115). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 213). 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

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

Discover the top 10 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 18 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 111AverageR16 531FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 124AverageR14 876FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 262AverageR15 682FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 094AverageR19 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 219AverageR22 167FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 955AverageR17 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 283AverageR18 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 404AverageR17 435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 176AverageR21 496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 161AverageR24 264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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