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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R15 402

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 5/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Apr 7 — Apr 141
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago are usually found in February or October, booked 69 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 2 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R18 067

One-way from

R15 402

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 629
KLM
  • KLM
  • 13/5-28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 49h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
5/4
  • 5/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 34m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R13 496 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R3 450 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 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 2 April 2025.

Sat 27/99:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Tue 30/913:35ORD - JNB
2 stops35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 1/4R16 780
Thu 25/98:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Wed 1/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/4R17 368
Wed 3/923:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Wed 10/98:30ORD - JNB
2 stops28h 10mDelta
Deal found 1/4R17 901
Tue 13/518:50JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 28/513:30ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4R18 067
Tue 13/523:15JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Wed 28/59:16MDW - JNB
2 stops29h 04mDelta
Deal found 1/4R18 177
Sun 21/919:25JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 20mBritish Airways
Sat 27/916:55ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 05mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/4R19 004
Wed 9/420:40JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 16/414:52ORD - JNB
2 stops36h 28mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 1/4R19 096
Sun 31/817:55JNB - ORD
1 stop35h 05mTurkish Airlines
Sun 7/919:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/4R19 537
Sun 21/919:00JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/1013:45ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/4R19 978
Wed 3/912:10JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 29mKenya Airways
Tue 9/97:30ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 15mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/4R20 272
Tue 29/413:25JNB - ORD
1 stop33h 20mEmirates
Sun 4/520:35ORD - JNB
1 stop41h 15mEmirates
Deal found 1/4R22 478
Sun 31/823:15JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mKLM
Mon 8/916:50ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 45mKLM
Deal found 1/4R23 103

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

18:50-15:00

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R18 067

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-17:29

2 stops25h 14m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

11:05-21:20

2 stops27h 15m

R18 177

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-18:45

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 28/5

9:16-21:20

2 stops29h 04m

R18 177

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/4

13:26-8:20

2 stops35h 54m

R18 195

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/4

20:40-20:59

2 stops31h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/4

14:52-10:20

2 stops36h 28m

R19 096

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R19 978

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/4

1:15-13:10

2 stops42h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

7:10-0:15

2 stops34h 05m

R20 364

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

21:15-15:55

1 stop25h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

16:49-7:00

2 stops31h 11m

R21 504

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/4

13:25-15:45

1 stop33h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/5

20:35-20:50

1 stop41h 15m

R22 478

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/4

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/5

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R22 790

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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 28 March 2025.

Booking 69 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 2 April 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 2 April 2025.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Entertainment

8,2

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

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.

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 Delta. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R18 177 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Virgin Atlantic, starting at R18 195 and R19 096 round-trip. Users have found that Delta is 9% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • Where are the most common stopover locations when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a stopover in London?

    Most London visitors opt to spend their time experiencing St. Paul's Cathedral, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge. Travellers on a stopover London can visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Russell Square, and Tower Bridge, by traveling 25,2 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 R536 per day.

  • Where are the least popular stopover locations for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights?

  • 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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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 624AverageR16 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 709AverageR19 974FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 989AverageR21 197FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 562AverageR19 494FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 267AverageR20 556FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 370AverageR21 563FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 375AverageR23 520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 450AverageR21 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 834AverageR22 804FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 676AverageR24 958FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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