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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R12 518

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago are usually found in February or October, booked 79 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 23 January 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 919

One-way from

R12 518

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 747
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 8/3-15/3
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 096 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 442 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 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 23 January 2025.

Sat 8/38:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Sat 15/310:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R16 919
Sat 8/319:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sat 15/321:30ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 20mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R17 104
Thu 6/319:25JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sat 29/322:30ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 22/1R17 382
Thu 6/319:40JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 33mDelta
Sat 29/310:05ORD - JNB
2 stops28h 15mDelta
Deal found 22/1R17 825
Thu 6/319:40JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 31mDelta
Sat 29/39:25MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 55mDelta
Deal found 22/1R17 825
Sun 27/421:15JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 3/517:10ORD - JNB
2 stops30h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 22/1R18 547
Fri 14/320:00JNB - ORD
1 stop26h 30mQatar Airways
Thu 15/118:55ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 22/1R19 064
Sat 26/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 25mKenya Airways
Sat 3/57:30ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Deal found 22/1R20 747
Thu 6/322:00JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 40mUnited Airlines
Thu 13/315:45ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/1R23 632
Thu 13/33:10JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 20mRwandAir
Thu 15/118:55ORD - JNB
2 stops59h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 22/1R27 958
Fri 12/1223:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 35mKLM
Fri 2/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 22/1R47 004
Fri 12/1210:40JNB - ORD
2 stops41h 25mLufthansa
Fri 2/121:25ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 22/1R47 762

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/3

10:15-13:10

1 stop19h 55m

R16 919

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 8/3

19:05-10:10

1 stop23h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/3

21:30-10:50

1 stop30h 20m

R17 104

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:25-14:30

2 stops27h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/3

22:30-7:00

1 stop25h 30m

R17 382

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:40-16:13

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/3

10:05-21:20

2 stops28h 15m

R17 825

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

19:40-18:11

2 stops30h 31m

Chicago Midway

Sat 29/3

9:25-21:20

2 stops28h 55m

R17 825

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

21:15-13:50

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

17:10-7:00

2 stops30h 50m

R18 547

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/3

20:00-15:30

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

18:55-9:45

1 stop30h 50m

R19 064

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 26/4

1:15-17:40

2 stops47h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

7:30-15:50

2 stops25h 20m

R20 747

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/3

22:00-11:40

1 stop21h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 13/3

15:45-18:35

1 stop19h 50m

R23 632

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/3

3:10-15:30

2 stops43h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 15/1

18:55-14:20

2 stops59h 25m

R27 958

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Chicago

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to Chicago including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 17 January 2025.

Booking 79 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 23 January 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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 23 January 2025.
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM
7,8
Good
1 338 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
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Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 747 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

JetBlue
7,4
Good
3 191 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 975 reviews
Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 512 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,6

Comfort

8,0

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Boarding

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 919 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Turkish Airlines and Delta, starting at R17 104 and R17 825 round-trip. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 14% 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 Turkish Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 518. Users have also found prices from R13 720 and R14 238 on Etihad Airways and RwandAir, 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 Hyde Park, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge. Travellers on a stopover London can visit Hyde Park, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge, by traveling 20,1 km, 23,5 km, and 26,6 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 R619 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.

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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 23 January 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 517AverageR21 319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 626AverageR20 028FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 639AverageR16 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 368AverageR19 071FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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Air FranceCheapestR16 917AverageR21 357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR16 982AverageR20 631FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 432AverageR21 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 949AverageR23 671FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 402AverageR21 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 237AverageR25 183FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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