Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from R10 712

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jun 8 — Jun 151
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 9 May 2026.

Sun 13/920:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Fri 18/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R16 929
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/714:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 028
Tue 8/920:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 15/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 060
Tue 15/920:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 093
Sun 30/820:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Sun 6/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 5/5R17 110
Tue 15/912:10
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 37m
Kenya Airways
Thu 17/96:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 684
Thu 11/619:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 11/1019:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 7/5R17 733
Mon 7/920:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop25h 10m
Qatar Airways
Tue 2/318:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 05m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 6/5R17 799
Wed 22/79:50
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops37h 25m
Etihad Airways
Thu 20/89:39
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops39h 41m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/5R17 848
Tue 8/912:10
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 31m
Kenya Airways
Tue 15/96:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops45h 55m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 8/5R18 258
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 27/621:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/5R18 373

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 9 May 2026.

Round-trip from

R16 929

One-way from

R10 712

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R16 847
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 13/9-18/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 50h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (R43 913 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R9 761 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R19 324

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

12:40-12:40

2 stops31h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

19:20-4:00

1 stop25h 40m

R19 423

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

8:45-18:15

1 stop40h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

10:40-10:30

2 stops39h 50m

R19 423

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R19 636

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R21 096

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

20:55-15:05

1 stop25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/6

16:44-4:00

2 stops28h 16m

R21 211
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

10:15-13:25

1 stop20h 10m

R24 672

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/6

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/6

10:15-13:25

1 stop20h 10m

R27 411

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 22/6

22:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 29/6

7:35-16:15

2 stops49h 40m

R27 822

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/6

10:15-16:50

2 stops23h 35m

R28 330

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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?

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 61 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 665). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 098). 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 9 May 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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.

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R19 324, Etihad Airways can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 29h 45m. 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 117, 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 29% 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 R7 060. Users have also found prices from R9 425 and R10 208 on Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways, 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 665). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of R25 098). 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 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 117AverageR15 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 391AverageR14 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 410AverageR22 470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 225AverageR20 052FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 147AverageR17 249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR16 414AverageR17 154FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 498AverageR18 169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 715AverageR20 190FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 526AverageR25 957FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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