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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R11 621

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 4/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Apr 22 — Apr 291
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 17 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 857

One-way from

R11 621

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 446
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/5-16/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 78h 29m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
15/6
  • 15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 44h 37m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 941 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 834 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 17 April 2025.

Mi 14/59:50JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 04mEtihad Airways
Mi 21/513:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R17 347
Do 8/517:50JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
So 18/511:25ORD - JNB
1 stop40h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 16/4R18 159
Di 13/519:35JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Mi 28/519:05ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 15mSWISS
Deal found 16/4R18 310
Di 13/519:35JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mi 28/515:50ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/4R18 367
Di 13/521:15JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 19mAmerican Airlines
Mi 28/522:25ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 17/4R19 010
Do 8/523:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Sa 24/516:20ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 16/4R19 104
Do 8/520:40JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 40mVirgin Atlantic
So 18/510:31ORD - JNB
2 stops40h 49mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 16/4R19 671
Mi 24/1219:45JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 38mDelta
Di 13/19:20MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 40mDelta
Deal found 16/4R19 954
Do 8/523:15JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 06mDelta
Sa 24/57:00ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 20mDelta
Deal found 16/4R20 011
Mo 28/421:15JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 35mBritish Airways
Mo 1/1216:34ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/4R20 200
Di 23/121:15JNB - ORD
2 stops48h 16mKenya Airways
Di 13/17:30ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 25mKenya Airways
Deal found 16/4R21 183
Mi 23/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Sa 10/510:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/4R22 940

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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

Mi 14/5

9:50-21:54

2 stops43h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 21/5

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R17 347

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 8/5

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

So 18/5

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

R18 159

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 13/5

19:35-15:55

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 28/5

19:05-9:20

1 stop31h 15m

R18 310

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 13/5

19:35-18:22

2 stops29h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 28/5

15:50-9:20

2 stops34h 30m

R18 367

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 13/5

21:15-17:34

2 stops27h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 28/5

22:25-9:25

1 stop28h 00m

R19 010

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 8/5

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sa 24/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R19 104

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 8/5

20:40-21:20

2 stops31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

So 18/5

10:31-10:20

2 stops40h 49m

R19 671

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 8/5

23:15-21:21

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sa 24/5

7:00-21:20

2 stops31h 20m

R20 011

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 28/4

21:15-13:50

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mo 1/12

16:34-10:20

2 stops33h 46m

R20 200

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 14/5

18:50-18:45

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago Midway

Mi 21/5

6:00-19:40

1 stop30h 40m

R20 710

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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 11 April 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 17 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 17 April 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Johannesburg to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

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.

Entertainment

8,2

Comfort

8,0

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Food

7,8

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 Etihad Airways. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as R17 857 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are SWISS and Delta, starting at R18 443 and R18 953 round-trip. Users have found that Etihad Airways is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Etihad Airways. According to our data, you can fly for as low as R12 150. Users have also found prices from R14 909 and R15 023 on Turkish Airlines and Kenya Airways, respectively.

  • 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 Hyde Park. Travellers on a stopover London can visit St. Paul's Cathedral, Russell Square, and Hyde Park, by traveling 25,2 km, 23,5 km, and 20,1 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 R596 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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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR16 009AverageR19 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR16 064AverageR17 260FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 429AverageR21 719FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 028AverageR20 069FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 824AverageR21 245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 859AverageR22 170FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 863AverageR24 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 961AverageR22 143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 397AverageR24 517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 229AverageR27 081FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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