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 R3 178, while return flights cost around R1 196.

How much is a return flight to Chicago?

A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around R104, however they can be found for as little as R64.

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 (20 hours 38 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).

R12 714+ Flights to Chicago, Illinois

Flights to Chicago in 2025

Return from	R16 871
One-way from	R12 714
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R20 538

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46h 05m total
Johannesburg to Chicago

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Tue 1/417:50JNB - ORD

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Wed 9/419:50ORD - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/1R17 040

Tue 18/222:00JNB - ORD

2 stops26h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/411:15ORD - JNB

2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/1R17 736

Wed 12/221:55JNB - MDW

1 stop20h 17mDelta

Wed 19/213:26MDW - JNB

2 stops21h 34mDelta

Deal found 16/1R17 811

Mon 31/318:50JNB - ORD

2 stops29h 29mDelta

Wed 9/420:10ORD - JNB

1 stop40h 30mDelta

Deal found 17/1R17 999

Thu 6/223:55JNB - ORD

2 stops25h 37mKLM

Thu 20/212:15ORD - JNB

2 stops25h 45mKLM

Deal found 16/1R18 112

Thu 6/223:55JNB - MDW

2 stops26h 16mKLM

Thu 20/214:08MDW - JNB

2 stops23h 52mKLM

Deal found 16/1R18 112

Thu 3/48:20JNB - ORD

2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 9/410:15ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/1R18 507

Tue 11/21:15JNB - ORD

2 stops42h 46mKenya Airways

Wed 19/27:05ORD - JNB

2 stops43h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 16/1R18 582

Sun 30/39:55JNB - ORD

1 stop30h 00mEtihad Airways

Wed 9/413:55ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 40mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/1R18 770

Fri 2/521:15JNB - ORD

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Thu 15/517:17ORD - JNB

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Deal found 16/1R18 846

Mon 2/610:40JNB - ORD

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Wed 11/622:30ORD - JNB

2 stops31h 35mLufthansa

Deal found 16/1R21 328

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Thu 6/219:35JNB - ORD

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1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 16/1R16 871

Tue 1/417:50JNB - ORD

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Wed 9/419:50ORD - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 17/1R17 040

Tue 18/222:00JNB - ORD

2 stops26h 51mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/411:15ORD - JNB

2 stops23h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 17/1R17 736

Wed 12/221:55JNB - MDW

1 stop20h 17mDelta

Wed 19/213:26MDW - JNB

2 stops21h 34mDelta

Deal found 16/1R17 811

Thu 6/223:55JNB - ORD

2 stops25h 37mKLM

Thu 20/212:15ORD - JNB

2 stops25h 45mKLM

Deal found 16/1R18 112

Thu 3/48:20JNB - ORD

2 stops30h 45mEthiopian Air

Wed 9/410:15ORD - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/1R18 507

Tue 11/21:15JNB - ORD

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Wed 19/27:05ORD - JNB

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Sun 30/39:55JNB - ORD

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Wed 9/413:55ORD - JNB

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Fri 2/521:15JNB - ORD

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Thu 15/517:17ORD - JNB

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Deal found 16/1R18 846

Mon 2/610:40JNB - ORD

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Deal found 16/1R21 328

Sun 2/320:25JNB - ORD

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Deal found 16/1R22 231

Mon 31/318:50JNB - ORD

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Wed 9/420:10ORD - JNB

1 stop40h 30mDelta

Deal found 17/1R17 999

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1 stop31h 20mSWISS

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1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines

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Thu 6/223:55JNB - ORD

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Deal found 16/1R18 112

Tue 11/21:15JNB - ORD

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Wed 19/27:05ORD - JNB

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Deal found 16/1R18 582

Tue 11/24:00JNB - ORD

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Wed 19/29:45ORD - JNB

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Deal found 17/1R17 736

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Deal found 17/1R14 313

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Deal found 17/1R14 708

Sun 16/219:05JNB - MDW

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Wed 2/423:15JNB - MDW

2 stops26h 03mDelta

Deal found 16/1R15 912

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Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

19:35-12:15

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/2

16:10-21:35

1 stop21h 25m

R16 871

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/4

17:50-9:50

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R17 040

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 18/2

22:00-16:51

2 stops26h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/4

11:15-17:45

2 stops23h 30m

R17 736

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/2

21:55-10:12

1 stop20h 17m

Chicago Midway

Wed 19/2

13:26-19:00

2 stops21h 34m

R17 811

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 31/3

18:50-17:19

2 stops29h 29m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

20:10-19:40

1 stop40h 30m

R17 999

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

23:55-17:32

2 stops25h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 20/2

12:15-22:00

2 stops25h 45m

R18 112

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/2

23:55-18:11

2 stops26h 16m

Chicago Midway

Thu 20/2

14:08-22:00

2 stops23h 52m

R18 112

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/4

8:20-8:05

2 stops30h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R18 507

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 11/2

1:15-12:01

2 stops42h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/2

7:05-10:55

2 stops43h 50m

R18 582

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 30/3

9:55-8:55

1 stop30h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 9/4

13:55-8:35

1 stop35h 40m

R18 770

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

The best time to book flights to Chicago is 79 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 24 hours 26 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?

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

From R835

British Airways

From R879

United Airlines

From R965

KLM

From R918

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Chicago?

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

Rainfall in Chicago 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

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

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 513 reviews

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1 / 10

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Delta

8,0

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Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 513 reviews

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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

1 339 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific

7,5

Good

826 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 513 reviews

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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

3 752 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS

7,5

Good

1 598 reviews

Delta

8,0

Very Good

8 513 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 10

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

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 R3 178, while return flights cost around R1 196.
How much is a return flight to Chicago?
A return flight to Chicago will typically cost around R104, however they can be found for as little as R64.
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 (20 hours 38 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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