Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from R10 686

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 1/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jan 8 — Jan 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or November, booked 46 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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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 December 2025.

Fri 26/1219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 21/111:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12R15 748
Fri 26/1219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 23/120:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 9/12R16 004
Fri 26/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Fri 23/121:50ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 9/12R16 686
Fri 26/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Wed 21/118:25ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 05mLufthansa
Deal found 9/12R17 043
Sat 27/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Fri 23/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 9/12R17 401
Sat 27/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Wed 21/111:15ORD - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKLM
Deal found 9/12R17 470
Sun 28/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Fri 23/121:50ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 9/12R17 623
Fri 26/1223:59JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 37mKLM
Thu 22/113:58ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 07mKLM
Deal found 9/12R17 640
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Sat 10/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 7/12R17 657

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 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 691

One-way from

R10 618

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 242
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/3-15/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 63h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R11 488 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 522 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-19:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R14 691

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 697

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 748

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 447

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 651

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:35-18:55

2 stops30h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

17:10-7:00

2 stops30h 50m

R16 890

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:35-14:00

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

16:19-7:35

2 stops32h 16m

R16 907

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:45-14:10

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

18:25-9:30

1 stop31h 05m

R17 043

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:45-14:10

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

16:05-9:30

1 stop33h 25m

R17 043

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

17:00-18:29

2 stops33h 29m

R10 686

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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 5 December 2025.

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 635). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 856). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 9 December 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 10% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Etihad Airways, 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.

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 R16 447, Turkish Airlines can have you in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in 25h 10m. 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 631, 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 25% 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 482. Users have also found prices from R10 606 and R11 088 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 635). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 856). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 631AverageR16 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 463AverageR15 428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 827AverageR16 256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 692AverageR19 842FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 822AverageR23 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 582AverageR17 992FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 928AverageR18 803FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 054AverageR17 823FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 797AverageR22 348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 835AverageR25 597FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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