Question 1

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

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Our cheapest airline available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is Ethiopian Air. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R16 942 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are British Airways and Delta, starting at R17 312 and R18 017 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 12% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 2

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 406. Users have also found prices from R11 935 and R13 134 on Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

Question 3

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

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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 4

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 7

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

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

Question 8

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

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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 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Eventim Apollo, St. Paul's Cathedral, and London Eye. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Eventim Apollo, St. Paul's Cathedral, and London Eye, by traveling 16,2 km, 25,2 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 R697 per day.

Question 11

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

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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 12

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

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Travellers have found it’s best to book a flight 47 days in advance to save up to 11% 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 47 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 141, or R19 357 for flights within the next 24 hours.

Question 13

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

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The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport average R19 262. You can even find prices in February for less than R19 262, as users have found deals to Chicago from as low as R14 227. 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 11%.

Question 14

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

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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 15

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

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

Question 16

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 17

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 18

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 19

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 20

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

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Question 21

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Round-trip from	R16 942
One-way from	R11 406
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R21 420

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Ethiopian Air	CheapestR14 629	AverageR17 450	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Ethiopian Air flights
Etihad Airways	CheapestR14 811	AverageR17 474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	CheapestR15 017	AverageR16 369	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%	Search Turkish Airlines flights
United Airlines	CheapestR16 728	AverageR23 689	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	CheapestR17 026	AverageR18 598	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%	Search British Airways flights
KLM	CheapestR17 297	AverageR19 915	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search KLM flights
Delta	CheapestR17 640	AverageR17 670	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
Virgin Atlantic	CheapestR17 942	AverageR20 524	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%	Search Virgin Atlantic flights
Qatar Airways	CheapestR18 382	AverageR23 850	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time68%	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	CheapestR19 408	AverageR25 266	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Emirates flights

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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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