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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R11 427

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Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 19:25
JNB
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ORD
31h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 10:35
ORD
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JNB
31h 45m1 stop
R14 636Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 11:05
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:35
ORD
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JNB
31h 25m1 stop
R14 687Turkish Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 15
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:05
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50
ORD
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JNB
30h 30m1 stop
R14 721Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:05
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:20 - 10:50
ORD
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JNB
30h 30m1 stop
R15 620Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 10:05
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:50 - 10:50
ORD
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JNB
39h 00m1 stop
R15 637Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 15:20
JNB
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ORD
27h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:38 - 18:35
ORD
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JNB
21h 57m2 stops
R16 079United Airlines
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m1 stop
R16 384Ethiopian Air
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 15
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:10 - 19:25
JNB
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ORD
40h 15m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:40 - 6:40
ORD
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JNB
39h 00m2 stops
R16 486Multiple Airlines
Tue, Mar 24 - Wed, Apr 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:05
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m1 stop
R16 588Ethiopian Air
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Air Canada Logo
20:15 - 19:40
JNB
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ORD
31h 25m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
15:55 - 9:30
ORD
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JNB
33h 35m2 stops
R16 809Air Canada
Thu, Jan 22 - Wed, Feb 4

KLM flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best KLM deals on Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
KLM
Dec 13
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 21m
1 stop
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 10
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 590
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KLM
Dec 13
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 03m
2 stops
ORD18:02Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 10
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 658
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KLM
Dec 13
JNB23:59Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 21m
1 stop
ORD14:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 10
ORD16:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 40m
1 stop
JNB22:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 879
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Kenya Airways flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Kenya Airways deals on Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Kenya Airways
Dec 11
JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 41m
2 stops
ORD17:46Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 4
ORD7:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 10m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 239
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Kenya Airways
Dec 11
JNB12:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 41m
2 stops
ORD17:46Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 4
ORD7:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 05m
2 stops
JNB15:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 867
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Kenya Airways
Dec 26
JNB1:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 17m
2 stops
ORD11:52Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 10
ORD7:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
43h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R21 054
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 13 550 searches. Data last updated 9 December 2025.
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Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-19:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R14 636

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-11:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

20:10-10:35

1 stop31h 25m

R14 687

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 720

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 620

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 637

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

19:45-15:20

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

12:38-18:35

2 stops21h 57m

R16 079

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 384

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

10:10-19:25

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

8:40-6:40

2 stops39h 00m

R16 486

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 588

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 22/1

20:15-19:40

2 stops31h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

15:55-9:30

2 stops33h 35m

R16 809

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R16 283, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of November is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Johannesburg averaging around R16 520.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as R18 852. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R21 514. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as R18 460. Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R20 637.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around R18 293 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg for as low as R16 605 on momondo.

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Fastest flight time

22h 21m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 22h 21m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    The straight-line distance from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl is 13996,0 km. 22h 21m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and stopovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 579Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 329 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 408Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 085 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 771Free CancellationRating
7,2
903 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 633Free CancellationRating
7,5
675 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 762Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 088 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 519Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 571 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 864Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 431 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 989Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 009 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 730Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 676 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R18 763Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 432 reviews
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