Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R12 674
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 13/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Jan 7 — Jan 141
Return
1 adult
Economy
Return
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago are usually found in February or September, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Saturday
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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 8 December 2025.
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Sat 10/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 7/12R17 530
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/115:53ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/12R18 088
Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1214:37ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R18 410
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/12R18 968
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 03mDelta
Sat 10/110:24ORD - JNB
2 stops27h 41mDelta
Deal found 7/12R19 070
Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/115:53ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R19 442
Thu 11/1212:05JNB - ORD
2 stops37h 41mKenya Airways
Sun 4/17:45ORD - JNB
2 stops32h 40mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12R20 136
Sat 13/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1213:24ORD - JNB
2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R20 457
Sun 14/1219:20JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 50mDelta
Thu 1/16:45ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/12R20 948
Sat 13/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/17:00ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/12R21 252
Sun 14/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 14mDelta
Thu 1/16:00MDW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/12R22 318
Sun 14/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 14mDelta
Wed 31/129:29MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/12R22 471
Best flights from OR Tambo to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
Tue 24/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Wed 15/419:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12R14 586
Tue 24/314:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 15/410:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R16 328
Tue 24/310:10JNB - ORD
1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Wed 15/48:40ORD - JNB
2 stops39h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/12R16 430
Thu 22/120:15JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Wed 4/215:55ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 5/12R16 751
Tue 24/319:35JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 20mBritish Airways
Wed 15/417:10ORD - JNB
2 stops30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/12R16 768
Thu 22/121:30JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 06mDelta
Wed 4/213:31MDW - JNB
2 stops35h 04mDelta
Deal found 5/12R16 971
Thu 5/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 9/321:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R15 567
Thu 5/314:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 9/310:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 7/12R16 531
Thu 5/319:35JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways
Mon 9/316:19ORD - JNB
2 stops32h 16mBritish Airways
Deal found 7/12R16 785
Tue 24/322:00JNB - MDW
2 stops27h 40mDelta
Wed 15/49:20MDW - JNB
2 stops27h 20mDelta
Deal found 6/12R17 005
Sun 21/1221:55JNB - MDW
1 stop26h 25mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 25/1215:25MDW - JNB
1 stop19h 35mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 5/12R36 312
Wed 21/121:55JNB - MDW
1 stop22h 04mDelta
Wed 28/19:50MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/12R29 560
Sun 21/1222:00JNB - MDW
2 stops27h 19mDelta
Thu 25/1218:08MDW - JNB
2 stops34h 02mDelta
Deal found 5/12R35 398
Last-minute flights from OR Tambo to Chicago
Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago. Data last updated 8 December 2025 and is based on user searches.
Thu 11/1212:05JNB - ORD
2 stops37h 41mKenya Airways
Sun 4/17:45ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 6/12R20 136
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Sat 10/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 7/12R17 530
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Wed 31/1216:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/12R18 968
Sat 13/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1213:24ORD - JNB
2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R20 457
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Wed 31/129:29MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/12R26 312
Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/1214:37ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R18 410
Sun 14/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 50mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/115:53ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/12R19 442
Sun 14/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 14mDelta
Thu 1/16:00MDW - JNB
1 stop29h 00mDelta
Deal found 7/12R22 318
Sun 14/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 14mDelta
Wed 31/129:29MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 36mDelta
Deal found 7/12R22 471
Thu 22/119:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/220:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 5/12R14 670
Thu 22/119:45JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
Wed 4/212:38ORD - JNB
2 stops21h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R16 024
Thu 22/120:15JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 25mAir Canada
Wed 4/215:55ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 35mAir Canada
Deal found 5/12R16 751
One-way flights from OR Tambo to Chicago
Search for one-way flight options from OR Tambo to Chicago. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
Sat 13/1219:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 7/12R12 674
Sat 13/1217:00JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 46mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12R14 180
Sat 13/1219:35JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 6/12R15 618
Wed 31/1212:05JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 47mKenya Airways
Deal found 7/12R17 614
Wed 31/1222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R18 037
Wed 31/1213:45JNB - MDW
2 stops40h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R18 494
Sat 13/1219:50JNB - ORD
3 stops43h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 6/12R23 063
Thu 28/511:20JNB - ORD
1 stop34h 05mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/12R24 180
Mon 5/117:00JNB - ORD
2 stops34h 36mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/12R24 670
Wed 31/1221:55JNB - MDW
1 stop32h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 7/12R27 293
Mon 5/119:20JNB - MDW
2 stops31h 12mDelta
Deal found 7/12R40 897
Wed 31/1221:55JNB - MDW
2 stops27h 24mDelta
Deal found 7/12R64 518
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 8 December 2025.
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 8 December 2025.
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
Tue 24/3
19:10-19:25
1 stop31h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 15/4
19:50-10:35
1 stop31h 45m
R14 586
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/3
19:10-10:05
1 stop22h 55m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/3
21:20-10:50
1 stop30h 30m
R15 567
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/3
14:30-8:40
2 stops25h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 15/4
10:15-13:05
1 stop19h 50m
R16 328
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/3
10:10-19:25
1 stop40h 15m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 15/4
8:40-6:40
2 stops39h 00m
R16 430
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/3
14:30-7:40
2 stops25h 10m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/3
10:15-13:05
1 stop19h 50m
R16 531
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
20:15-19:40
2 stops31h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 4/2
15:55-9:30
2 stops33h 35m
R16 751
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/3
19:35-18:55
2 stops30h 20m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Wed 15/4
17:10-7:00
2 stops30h 50m
R16 768
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - ORD
JNBORD
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 5/3
19:35-14:00
2 stops26h 25m
Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mon 9/3
16:19-7:35
2 stops32h 16m
R16 785
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Thu 22/1
21:30-18:36
2 stops29h 06m
Chicago Midway
Wed 4/2
13:31-8:35
2 stops35h 04m
R16 971
JohannesburgChicago
JNB - MDW
JNBMDW
Johannesburg OR Tambo
Tue 24/3
22:00-18:40
2 stops27h 40m
Chicago Midway
Wed 15/4
9:20-19:40
2 stops27h 20m
R17 005
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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 5 December 2025.
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 537). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 735). 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.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to CHI?
Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 8 December 2025.
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 evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.
Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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 31% 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 419.
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 48m.
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.
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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 06m. The distance from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is about 13993 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 533 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air, starting at R14 359 and R14 720 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 413. Users have also found prices from R10 530 and R11 008 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 R474 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 537). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 735). 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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