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R12 195+ Cheap flights to Chicago

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— CHI
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

1:15-9:55

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 24/2

7:05-16:00

2 stops24h 55m

R17 840

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/12

19:35-15:15

1 stop27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/12

15:42-18:35

1 stop18h 53m

R19 215

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

19:25-13:55

1 stop26h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/12

16:43-7:30

2 stops30h 47m

R19 251

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/12

19:40-15:05

1 stop27h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/12

7:05-19:00

1 stop27h 55m

R20 155

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/12

19:40-16:10

2 stops28h 30m

Chicago Midway

Mon 30/12

17:03-19:00

1 stop17h 57m

R20 174

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

23:55-18:52

2 stops26h 57m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/12

12:30-22:00

2 stops25h 30m

R20 264

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/12

19:40-14:30

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 31/12

17:20-5:40

3 stops28h 20m

R24 787

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/12

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/12

9:45-20:00

1 stop26h 15m

R24 968

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/1

8:50-14:30

1 stop37h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 18/2

19:05-9:45

1 stop30h 40m

R26 850

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/12

10:10-18:25

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/12

22:35-9:30

1 stop26h 55m

R27 935

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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 636 650 searches and data was last updated on 21 November 2024.

Return from

R17 840

One-way from

R12 195

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 631
Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 18/2-24/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 30h 30m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Mon 23/1219:35JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 30/1215:42ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11R19 215
Tue 24/1219:25JNB - ORD
1 stop26h 30mBritish Airways
Tue 31/1216:43ORD - JNB
2 stops30h 47mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11R19 251
Mon 23/1219:40JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 25mDelta
Mon 30/127:05ORD - JNB
1 stop27h 55mDelta
Deal found 20/11R20 155
Mon 23/1219:40JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Mon 30/1217:03MDW - JNB
1 stop17h 57mDelta
Deal found 20/11R20 174
Tue 24/1223:55JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 57mKLM
Tue 31/1212:30ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 30mKLM
Deal found 20/11R20 264
Tue 24/1219:40JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Tue 31/1217:20ORD - JNB
3 stops28h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 20/11R24 787
Sun 1/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 8/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/11R24 968
Sun 22/121:15JNB - ORD
2 stops52h 15mKenya Airways
Sat 4/113:25ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 20/11R25 999
Sun 1/1210:10JNB - ORD
1 stop40h 15mLufthansa
Sun 8/1222:35ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mLufthansa
Deal found 20/11R27 935
Sun 22/1219:40JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 44mAir France
Mon 30/129:30MDW - JNB
2 stops39h 55mAir France
Deal found 20/11R28 442
Sun 22/123:10JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 20mRwandAir
Mon 30/1219:05ORD - JNB
2 stops47h 15mRwandAir
Deal found 20/11R28 985
Tue 10/1218:50JNB - ORD
1 stop28h 05mEmirates
Mon 23/1218:05ORD - JNB
2 stops62h 30mEmirates
Deal found 20/11R30 921

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 15 November 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 25 hours 41 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 18 November 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 R876

United Airlines

United Airlines

From R965

KLM

KLM

From R914

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?

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

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 21 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines servicing Chicago, such as Ethiopian Air, Kenya Airways and Lufthansa. 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
3 486 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
3 486 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
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Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
8 756 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 350 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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
1 637 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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.

Qatar Airways
7,5
Good
3 831 reviews
Emirates
8,1
Very Good
3 486 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8,0

Crew

8,3

Boarding

8,1

Overall

8,1

Food

7,9

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, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Chicago.

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

    Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Chicago. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost R873, while return flights cost around R12 502.

  • How much is a return flight to Chicago?

    A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around R702, however they can be found for as little as R691.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Chicago depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Chicago, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (24 hours 55 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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