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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R9 981

JNB — CHI
Nov 13 — Nov 201
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Chicago

Tue 3/1114:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Wed 2/129:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 9/10R15 904
Thu 29/1023:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Wed 2/129:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 9/10R15 937
Mon 2/1123:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Wed 18/119:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 13/10R15 987
Mon 12/1022:50 -
2 stops40h 25m
Wed 28/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 9/10R16 003
Fri 20/1122:00 -
1 stop23h 54m
Wed 2/1215:36 -
1 stop18h 59m
Deal found 10/10R16 498
Fri 20/1122:00 -
1 stop20h 48m
Sat 28/1111:56 -
1 stop22h 39m
Deal found 12/10R16 531
Wed 9/120:20 -
1 stop41h 40m
Thu 14/120:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 10/10R16 778
Mon 2/1121:40 -
2 stops31h 26m
Wed 2/1217:33 -
2 stops41h 37m
Deal found 9/10R16 894
Mon 2/1119:40 -
2 stops29h 05m
Wed 18/1119:10 -
2 stops32h 15m
Deal found 13/10R17 042
Mon 2/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 03m
Mon 16/1118:15 -
2 stops30h 25m
Deal found 13/10R17 092
Mon 2/1121:40 -
2 stops30h 58m
Mon 16/119:51 -
1 stop25h 19m
Deal found 12/10R17 125
Mon 2/1123:59 -
2 stops26h 01m
Mon 16/1111:27 -
2 stops26h 33m
Deal found 13/10R17 389

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Round-trip from

R15 904

One-way from

R9 981

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 719
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 3/11-2/12
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 25/1-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (R29 538 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease (R10 305 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in October 2026
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 493

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 340
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

21:20-14:41

1 stop25h 21m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 657

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 25/12

0:20-7:01

3 stops38h 41m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 657

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/10

8:20-8:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/12

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 904

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 19/11

9:45-13:30

1 stop19h 45m

R15 904

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/11

10:25-0:01

2 stops45h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 580

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

23:59-18:00

2 stops26h 01m

Chicago Midway

Mon 16/11

11:27-22:00

2 stops26h 33m

R17 389

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

21:40-22:33

2 stops32h 53m

Chicago Midway

Mon 16/11

13:05-22:25

2 stops25h 20m

R17 422

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

10:25-9:45

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 3/12

13:30-18:35

2 stops21h 05m

R17 554

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of R16 465). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 850). 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?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between R16 498 and R19 517 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 409 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 1–Nov 16).

What’s the top stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Abu Dhabi (AUH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 22% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest stopover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Istanbul (IST) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R16 168.

What’s the fastest stopover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 21h 55m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest stopover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 2h 48m.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 455 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 362 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 721 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 543 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 587 reviews
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Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Artem,Oct 2026

FCO - AMS

Having to wait 2 hours in line just to get a boarding pass with no checked baggage is unacceptable for a modern airport. Receiving only 2 out of 9 boarding passes and then having to wait another 2 hours for the remaining ones is a disaster.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago will take you 26h 01m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is about 13993 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 626 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and United Airlines, starting at R14 509 and R15 312 round-trip. Users have found that Turkish Airlines is 27% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Emirates. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R7 101. Users have also found prices from R9 518 and R10 338 on Qatar Airways and British Airways, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to Chicago flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Chicago?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to Chicago.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago 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?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of R16 465). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 850). 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Chicago

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 626AverageR16 575FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 509AverageR16 912FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 312AverageR17 675FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 469AverageR22 469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 239AverageR23 116FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 592AverageR17 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 811AverageR18 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 500AverageR23 395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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