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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R9 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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
May 17 — May 241
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Chicago
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 17 April 2026.

Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R15 166
Tue 27/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1113:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/4R15 182
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4R15 624
Tue 27/1017:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 34m
Kenya Airways
Wed 25/116:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 12/4R17 065
Thu 28/512:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 20/819:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 082
Mon 18/519:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/719:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 409
Mon 7/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/311:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 524
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R17 590
Wed 25/1115:05
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 42m
United Airlines
Tue 19/121:30
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops37h 05m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/4R17 835
Thu 20/89:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 25/921:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R17 933
Thu 28/519:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Thu 4/619:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/4R18 081
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Kenya Airways
Wed 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/4R18 114

Find 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 17 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 166

One-way from

R9 384

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 802
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/6-24/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 304 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 728 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Chicago that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 17 April 2026.
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R19 162

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 20/8

20:25-20:24

2 stops30h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/9

7:10-19:40

1 stop29h 30m

R22 126

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/5

13:30-15:45

1 stop33h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/6

20:35-20:35

1 stop41h 00m

R22 323

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/8

16:16-4:00

2 stops28h 44m

R22 634

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

20:25-18:33

2 stops29h 08m

Chicago Midway

Tue 26/5

13:22-21:20

2 stops24h 58m

R23 125

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 31/5

23:15-17:56

2 stops25h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sun 7/6

13:16-21:20

2 stops25h 04m

R23 567

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R23 698

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

20:25-18:31

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago Midway

Wed 3/3

9:30-22:05

2 stops28h 35m

R23 993

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

23:15-18:33

2 stops26h 18m

Chicago Midway

Wed 27/5

13:22-21:20

2 stops24h 58m

R24 222

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

12:40-16:50

1 stop35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/5

16:29-4:00

2 stops28h 31m

R25 058

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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 10 April 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of R10 269). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 936). 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 27% 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 956.

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 44m.

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 Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average stopover time of 1h 56m.

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 17 April 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
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 597 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 432 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 306 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 890 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 499 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago will take you 29h 45m. 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 096 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at R13 527 and R14 386 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 23% 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 049. Users have also found prices from R9 327 and R10 192 on Qatar Airways and Etihad 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 R10 269). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 936). 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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Discover the top 9 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 17 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 096AverageR15 817FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 527AverageR14 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 386AverageR19 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 201AverageR20 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 121AverageR17 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR16 388AverageR17 126FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 390AverageR18 139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 679AverageR21 598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 494AverageR25 338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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