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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R10 471

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 27/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Feb 7 — Feb 141
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Chicago (CHI). 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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 163

One-way from

R10 471

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 612
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/2-27/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 27/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R10 164 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 048 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 8 January 2026.

Fri 20/219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 27/220:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1R14 163
Thu 19/219:10JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/220:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R14 262
Sat 21/219:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 28/220:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/1R14 360
Thu 19/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Fri 22/511:25ORD - JNB
1 stop40h 05mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 6/1R14 984
Sat 21/214:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Sat 28/29:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/1R15 197
Mon 7/98:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R15 460
Wed 9/98:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 21/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/1R15 690
Wed 9/919:25JNB - ORD
1 stop26h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 21/1022:20ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/1R16 034
Mon 16/219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 20mTurkish Airlines
Wed 18/211:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/1R16 083
Wed 9/98:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 19/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/1R16 166
Thu 19/221:30JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 10mDelta
Thu 26/29:34MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 31mDelta
Deal found 5/1R16 756
Sat 21/221:55JNB - MDW
1 stop32h 36mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 28/216:13MDW - JNB
1 stop18h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 6/1R18 102

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 262

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 360

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 197

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R16 083

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

10:25-9:34

2 stops31h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/2

9:00-18:35

2 stops25h 35m

R16 461

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/3

19:45-12:10

1 stop23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 22/5

21:13-20:30

2 stops40h 17m

R16 838

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/2

19:35-19:15

2 stops31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

16:10-10:25

2 stops34h 15m

R17 364

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

21:55-22:31

1 stop32h 36m

Chicago Midway

Sat 28/2

16:13-19:00

1 stop18h 47m

R18 102

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

21:55-22:31

1 stop32h 36m

Chicago Midway

Sat 28/2

9:34-22:05

2 stops28h 31m

R18 398

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/2

19:20-15:21

2 stops28h 01m

Chicago Midway

Fri 27/2

9:50-22:05

2 stops28h 15m

R20 630

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Chicago

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 2 January 2026.

Booking 69 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.

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of R13 129). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 231). 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?

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

Share of one-stop return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same stopover each way.

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 32% 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?

Average return fare for one-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same stopover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R13 985.

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

Shortest average travel time for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 46m.

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

Average stopover duration for one-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Addis Ababa (ADD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 20m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated 8 January 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways 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
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 139 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 360 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 150 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 657 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 434 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Chicago. 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?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago will take you 25h 10m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is about 14008 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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R13 126 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at R13 952 and R14 278 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 25% 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 Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R9 147. Users have also found prices from R10 213 and R10 677 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Flights departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and landing in Chicago stopover in London most frequently. Addis Ababa follows London in terms of the most common stopover location on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Eventim Apollo, Royal Albert Hall, and Russell Square, by traveling 16,2 km, 19,6 km, and 23,5 km, respectively after landing at London Heathrow. Those looking to explore during their stopover in London can hire a car from London Heathrow for about R818 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights?

    Of the flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago that have stopovers, the fewest flights stop in Rome.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of R13 129). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 231). 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 10 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Chicago

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Chicago. 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 8 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 126AverageR16 438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 952AverageR14 933FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 278AverageR15 638FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 111AverageR19 106FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 236AverageR22 270FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 974AverageR17 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 246AverageR17 997FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 422AverageR17 162FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 138AverageR21 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 137AverageR24 648FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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