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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from R10 384

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 11/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Mar 18 — Mar 251
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

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 13 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 446

One-way from

R11 263

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R23 076
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 23/4-30/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
15/5
  • 15/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R17 864 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 501 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 13 March 2025.

Fri 28/314:35JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Thu 10/410:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/3R16 373
Mon 5/59:50JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 30mEtihad Airways
Mon 19/513:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R17 581
Tue 20/518:50JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mAir France
Tue 17/618:10ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 20mAir France
Deal found 12/3R17 984
Tue 20/518:50JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Tue 17/614:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/3R18 003
Tue 13/523:15JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Wed 28/514:15ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 05mKLM
Deal found 13/3R18 076
Tue 13/523:15JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 59mDelta
Wed 28/511:05ORD - JNB
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 12/3R18 131
Wed 7/521:15JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 13/516:55ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 11/3R18 149
Tue 20/517:50JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Tue 17/619:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R18 754
Sat 26/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 3/57:10ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways
Deal found 13/3R20 567
Wed 29/1019:35JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 50mLufthansa
Tue 3/321:25ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 12/3R20 933
Tue 20/521:20JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/77:10ORD - JNB
2 stops27h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/3R21 739
Wed 7/513:55JNB - ORD
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Tue 13/56:20ORD - JNB
2 stops26h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 11/3R23 881

Find flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl within your budget

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OR Tambo

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 28/3

14:35-8:40

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 373

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/5

9:50-22:20

2 stops43h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/5

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R17 581

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

18:50-15:00

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/6

18:10-8:30

2 stops31h 20m

R17 984

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

18:50-15:00

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/6

14:00-21:20

2 stops24h 20m

R18 003

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-14:40

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

14:15-21:20

2 stops24h 05m

R18 076

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-22:14

2 stops29h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

11:05-21:20

2 stops27h 15m

R18 131

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/5

21:15-13:55

1 stop23h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/5

16:55-7:00

1 stop31h 05m

R18 149

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/6

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R18 754

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

1:15-17:55

2 stops47h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

7:10-0:15

2 stops34h 05m

R20 567

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/5

21:20-15:14

2 stops24h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/7

15:45-17:45

1 stop19h 00m

R21 739

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

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

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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 7 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 84 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 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 13 March 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 11% 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.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 13 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, such as Emirates, Delta and KLM. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20

2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Related info for your journey

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

    Ethiopian Air, at R16 446, 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 Air France and Delta. Ethiopian Air is priced at 21% 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 820. Users have also found prices from R14 193 and R14 889 on RwandAir and JetBlue, 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.

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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 477AverageR19 614FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR15 568AverageR22 271FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 569AverageR16 996FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 999AverageR21 172FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 491AverageR19 073FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 996AverageR21 202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 265AverageR21 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 313AverageR23 230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 388AverageR21 461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 799AverageR21 324FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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