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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R9 102

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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 7 March 2026.

Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/511:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R14 300
Sun 19/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3R14 533
Sun 26/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R14 566
Wed 29/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R14 649
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R14 765
Wed 1/48:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 8/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3R14 964
Tue 28/417:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/520:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R14 998
Wed 1/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/3R15 031
Thu 12/1119:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R15 130
Mon 26/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 30/1014:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R15 147
Fri 24/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R15 164
Tue 28/414:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/510:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R15 197

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 234

One-way from

R9 102

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 854
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 16/3-1/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 874 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 18/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 127

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 29/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/5

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R16 160

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

18:00-15:10

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

15:50-8:45

2 stops33h 55m

R16 791

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

20:25-18:34

2 stops29h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

20:30-8:45

2 stops29h 15m

R16 808

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

22:00-10:00

2 stops43h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

14:32-19:40

1 stop22h 08m

R16 841

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:25-18:52

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

15:30-8:45

2 stops34h 15m

R16 841
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 27/4

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R16 874

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/3

22:00-17:10

2 stops26h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 1/4

7:00-21:20

2 stops31h 20m

R16 991

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R17 040

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

20:25-18:31

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

20:30-8:45

2 stops29h 15m

R17 505

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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 27 February 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 287). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 393). 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 29% 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 R14 153.

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 7 March 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
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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
1 467 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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
9 404 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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
1 424 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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
4 250 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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
7 778 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,8

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 24h 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 283 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at R14 094 and R14 449 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 240. Users have also found prices from R10 335 and R10 955 on Etihad Airways and Emirates, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of R13 287). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 393). 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 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 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 283AverageR16 747FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 094AverageR15 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 449AverageR15 652FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 292AverageR19 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 418AverageR22 708FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 243AverageR17 662FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 510AverageR18 207FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 619AverageR17 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 402AverageR22 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 399AverageR24 943FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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