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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R11 406

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 30/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Jul 7 — Jul 141
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 2 July 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 942

One-way from

R11 406

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 420
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 6/11-10/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 30/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R21 146 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 588 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 2 July 2025.

Thu 6/1114:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 29/6R16 942
Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop26h 10mBritish Airways
Sun 4/117:00ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mBritish Airways
Deal found 30/6R17 312
Fri 12/99:50JNB - ORD
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Fri 19/96:45ORD - JNB
2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/6R17 594
Mon 15/923:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Fri 26/916:20ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Deal found 30/6R18 017
Mon 15/923:15JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Fri 26/914:05ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 15mKLM
Deal found 29/6R18 053
Mon 15/923:15JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 21mDelta
Fri 26/910:35MDW - JNB
2 stops27h 45mDelta
Deal found 30/6R19 357
Mon 15/918:50JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 20mAir France
Fri 26/916:20ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 10mAir France
Deal found 30/6R19 480
Tue 25/1122:00JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 23mUnited Airlines
Fri 2/111:15ORD - JNB
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 30/6R19 498
Mon 25/817:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 15/923:45ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 30/6R19 622
Wed 9/721:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 40mAmerican Airlines
Wed 23/717:40ORD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/7R20 961
Mon 14/79:50JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 38mEtihad Airways
Mon 21/76:16ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 04mEtihad Airways
Deal found 30/6R21 155
Mon 15/923:15JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 20mKLM
Fri 26/913:08MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 12mKLM
Deal found 29/6R21 949

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R16 942

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/12

19:45-13:55

1 stop26h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/1

17:00-7:30

1 stop30h 30m

R17 312

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

9:50-12:41

2 stops33h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

6:45-8:20

2 stops42h 35m

R17 594

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R18 017

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

23:15-17:45

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

14:05-21:20

2 stops24h 15m

R18 053

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

23:15-21:36

2 stops29h 21m

Chicago Midway

Fri 26/9

10:35-21:20

2 stops27h 45m

R19 357

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

18:50-14:10

2 stops26h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

16:20-8:30

2 stops33h 10m

R19 480

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 25/11

22:00-18:23

2 stops28h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/1

11:15-18:35

2 stops23h 20m

R19 498

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 25/8

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 15/9

23:45-10:35

1 stop27h 50m

R19 622

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

9:50-22:28

2 stops43h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/7

6:16-8:20

2 stops43h 04m

R21 155

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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 June 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 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 2 July 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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 11% 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 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.

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

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 2 July 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, andAir France 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.

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Food

7,3

Crew

8,5

Comfort

7,9

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 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.

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

    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.

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

  • 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, 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.

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

  • 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 629AverageR17 450FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 811AverageR17 474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 017AverageR16 369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 728AverageR23 689FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 026AverageR18 598FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 297AverageR19 915FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 640AverageR17 670FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR17 942AverageR20 524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 382AverageR23 850FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 408AverageR25 266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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