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 R15 085 and R21 502 in March. The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 190 on Turkish Airlines (Mar 6-Apr 3).

Question 1

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 2

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 43m.

Question 3

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 R15 085 and R21 502 in March.
The cheapest return flight price found within the last 3 days was R14 190 on Turkish Airlines (Mar 6-Apr 3).

Question 4

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 R13 740.

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 22h 40m. 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 R12 896 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at R13 892 and R14 028 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?

Accepted Answer

For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R8 987. Users have also found prices from R10 034 and R10 816 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, 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 month to book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of R12 900). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 947). 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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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, KLM and Turkish Airlines 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, 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 R207 per day.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago as you normally would.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 22

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 23

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

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Question 24

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Round-trip from	R14 190
One-way from	R10 046
Popular in	July
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R18 914

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Etihad Airways	CheapestR12 896	AverageR16 259	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR13 892	AverageR14 632	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 028	AverageR15 425	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR14 846	AverageR18 772	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
United Airlines	CheapestR14 969	AverageR21 804	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR15 693	AverageR17 063	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR16 016	AverageR17 732	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR16 135	AverageR17 149	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR16 895	AverageR21 143	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR17 863	AverageR23 866	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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