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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from R10 321

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Mar 23 — Mar 301
1 adult

The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). 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 18 March 2025.

Round-trip from

R16 198

One-way from

R10 321

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R22 746
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 19/5-11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 61h 40m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R17 449 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R7 382 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 18 March 2025.

Mon 19/517:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Tue 11/1111:55ORD - JNB
1 stop38h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 17/3R16 198
Wed 14/521:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 30mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/522:25ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 17/3R17 250
Tue 29/414:30JNB - ORD
1 stop24h 45mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/3R17 268
Fri 16/523:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Wed 28/516:20ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Deal found 17/3R17 885
Tue 29/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 40mKenya Airways
Sat 17/57:00ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 17/3R17 903
Tue 13/523:15JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Wed 28/513:30ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mKLM
Deal found 17/3R17 957
Mon 24/321:15JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 18mBritish Airways
Wed 10/1222:00ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/3R18 302
Sun 22/621:15JNB - ORD
1 stop24h 35mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/722:25ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/3R18 610
Wed 30/49:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 17/56:20ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 00mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/3R19 191
Sat 17/513:00JNB - ORD
2 stops54h 45mSWISS
Mon 10/1119:05ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 05mSWISS
Deal found 16/3R19 644
Thu 1/520:40JNB - ORD
2 stops34h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Sat 31/513:30ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/3R20 769
Mon 31/318:50JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 25mAir France
Thu 27/1118:10ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 05mAir France
Deal found 17/3R21 784

Find flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl within your budget

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Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/5

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/11

11:55-10:50

1 stop38h 55m

R16 198

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 14/5

21:15-11:45

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

22:25-7:00

1 stop25h 35m

R17 250

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

14:30-8:15

1 stop24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R17 268

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 16/5

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 885

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

1:15-17:55

2 stops47h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/5

7:00-0:15

2 stops34h 15m

R17 903

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-14:40

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

13:30-21:20

2 stops24h 50m

R17 957

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

21:15-15:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/7

17:25-7:00

2 stops30h 35m

R18 302

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/6

21:15-14:50

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 2/7

22:25-7:00

1 stop25h 35m

R18 610

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/4

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/5

6:20-8:20

2 stops43h 00m

R19 191

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 17/5

13:00-12:45

2 stops54h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

19:05-10:10

1 stop31h 05m

R19 644

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 14 March 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 84 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 18 March 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at midday when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, 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 O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated 18 March 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, such as Delta, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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

Comfort

7,9

Entertainment

7,9

Overall

8,0

Crew

8,5

Boarding

8,2

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20

10,0
Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

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 O'Hare Intl. 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 O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    Turkish Airlines, at R16 198, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Ethiopian Air and Delta. Turkish Airlines is priced at 21% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Qatar Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R10 321. Users have also found prices from R11 282 and R12 679 on Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 328AverageR19 426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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SWISSCheapestR15 419AverageR22 057FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time79%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 420AverageR16 834FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 846AverageR20 969FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 333AverageR18 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 833AverageR20 999FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 099AverageR21 281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 147AverageR23 007FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 221AverageR21 255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 619AverageR21 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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