Q: 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 R17 073 and R21 926 in September. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 734 on Etihad Airways (Sept 20-Oct 5).

Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable one-stop option, with an average return flight price of R14 983.

Question 2

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between R17 073 and R21 926 in September.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 734 on Etihad Airways (Sept 20-Oct 5).

Question 3

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

Accepted Answer

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for one-stop routes: 20h 50m.

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 5

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

Accepted Answer

London (LHR) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 31% of one-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

Question 6

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

Accepted Answer

Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago will take you 30h 05m. 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.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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 R14 209 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Ethiopian Air and Turkish Airlines, starting at R14 590 and R14 977 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 25% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

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

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For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R11 024. Users have also found prices from R13 398 and R13 556 on Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, respectively.

Question 9

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 10

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

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

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In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

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If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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).

Question 13

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

British Airways, Delta and Emirates are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago.

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 15

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, and London Eye. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Eventim Apollo, Hyde Park, and London Eye, by traveling 16,2 km, 20,1 km, and 23,6 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 R652 per day.

Question 17

What is the cheapest day to fly return from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

Friday flights are generally found to be more expensive for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago. This shouldn’t discourage you from searching, as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Chicago.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 18 days in advance to save up to 21% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 18 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as R18 075, or R20 660 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 19

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Accepted Answer

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R19 080. You can even find prices in February for less than R19 080, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as R14 189. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 12%.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% on airfare.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

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

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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.

Question 24

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from OR Tambo to Chicago?

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Deals for OR Tambo to Chicago flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 25

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from OR Tambo to Chicago?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to Chicago from OR Tambo.

Question 26

Can Cheapflights find flights from OR Tambo to Chicago with no change fees?

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Question 27

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Round-trip from	R14 734
One-way from	R11 024
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R19 728

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR14 209	AverageR17 403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 590	AverageR17 111	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR14 977	AverageR16 485	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR16 189	AverageR20 470	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 622	AverageR23 915	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 022	AverageR18 579	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR17 406	AverageR19 726	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR17 594	AverageR17 623	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 930	AverageR24 365	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 356	AverageR25 820	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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 5/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago are usually found in February or October, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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