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R12 049+ Cheap flights to Chicago

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Flights to Chicago in 2024

Find the latest flights to Chicago in 2024, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

Return from

R17 339

One-way from

R12 049

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R21 380
KLM
  • KLM
  • 23/1-30/1
  • 3 total stops
  • 51h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 2/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 22h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Cheapest flights to Chicago
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Chicago. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 19 December 2024.

Mon 23/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/128:57ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12R19 206
Mon 23/1223:55JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 22mDelta
Mon 30/127:00ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/12R20 238
Mon 23/1219:40JNB - MDW
2 stops34h 26mDelta
Mon 30/129:30MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Deal found 17/12R20 257
Sun 22/1223:55JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 10mAir France
Mon 30/1216:25ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 00mAir France
Deal found 17/12R21 307
Mon 30/128:40JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 22mKenya Airways
Fri 3/18:15ORD - JNB
2 stops39h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 18/12R26 924
Mon 30/1223:55JNB - ORD
2 stops32h 01mKLM
Fri 3/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 35mKLM
Deal found 18/12R37 451
Sun 22/121:40JNB - ORD
2 stops51h 50mMultiple Airlines
Mon 30/1218:20ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/12R37 759
Sun 22/1210:30JNB - ORD
3 stops29h 10mEthiopian Air
Mon 30/129:45ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/12R43 231

Find flights to Chicago within your budget

Locate flights to Chicago that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 19 December 2024.

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Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

19:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/1

13:40-22:00

2 stops24h 20m

R17 339

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

19:35-19:37

2 stops32h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/1

15:15-18:35

1 stop19h 20m

R17 376

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

23:55-16:15

1 stop24h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/2

17:50-21:35

2 stops43h 45m

R17 412

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

19:40-16:21

2 stops28h 41m

Chicago Midway

Thu 30/1

9:34-19:00

2 stops25h 26m

R17 448

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/1

1:15-13:23

2 stops44h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/1

7:05-15:50

2 stops24h 45m

R21 434

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/1

12:20-7:40

4 stops51h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/1

9:45-20:00

1 stop26h 15m

R31 309

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 30/1

3:10-14:30

2 stops43h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/2

19:05-2:20

2 stops47h 15m

R32 450

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 30/12

23:55-23:56

2 stops32h 01m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/1

16:25-22:00

1 stop21h 35m

R37 451

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 31/1

16:10-14:55

3 stops30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 7/2

19:45-20:25

3 stops40h 40m

R86 426

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/4

17:55-9:50

1 stop22h 55m

R12 049

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Best time to book a flight to Chicago

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Travel insights for flights to Chicago

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

When is the best time to book a flight to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Johannesburg to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 13 December 2024.

The best time to book flights to Chicago is 69 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

How long is the flight to Chicago?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago takes 26 hours 36 minutes. Flights to Chicago from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Chicago?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Chicago. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Chicago should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Chicago?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago are Ethiopian Air, British Airways and United Airlines.

Ethiopian Air

Ethiopian Air

From R833

British Airways

British Airways

From R880

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R965

KLM

KLM

From R918

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago are Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines and Etihad Airways.

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 mm 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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Chicago, such as United Airlines, Ethiopian Air and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
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Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Delta
8,0
Very Good
8 604 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

KLM
7,8
Good
1 349 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

SWISS
7,6
Good
1 605 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Air France
7,4
Good
1 505 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 412 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8,1

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Food

7,9

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Reviews

1 / 10

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

  • Can I find cheaper flights to Chicago if I am willing to have stopovers?

    Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Chicago on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

  • What is the best airline to fly to Chicago?

    Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chicago.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago?

    Chicago Midway is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago Midway typically cost R1 449, while return flights cost around R12 157.

  • How much is a return flight to Chicago?

    A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around R1 493, however they can be found for as little as R671.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chicago depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chicago, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (23 hours 5 minutes).

  • Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have car hire?

    Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

  • Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0,0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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