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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Chicago from R11 209

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Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:45JNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:55 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
R14 337Etihad Airways
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 25m1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 10m1 stop
R14 460Etihad Airways
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Wed, Jan 28 - Thu, Feb 12
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15JNB-ORD
24h 45m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 55m1 stop
R15 654Ethiopian Air
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Thu, Sep 11 - Thu, Sep 18
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB-ORD
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
R16 744Ethiopian Air
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Wed, Jan 28 - Sun, Feb 8
KLM Logo
23:30 - 14:40JNB-ORD
22h 10m1 stop
KLM Logo
16:15 - 21:20ORD-JNB
22h 05m1 stop
R17 271KLM
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Sun, Sep 28 - Sun, Oct 5
United Airlines Logo
21:20 - 13:13JNB-ORD
22h 53m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
8:49 - 17:45ORD-JNB
25h 56m2 stops
R17 605United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 27 - Fri, Sep 5
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 14:04JNB-ORD
24h 04m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
14:45 - 18:35ORD-JNB
19h 50m1 stop
R17 675United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Wed, Feb 11
KLM Logo
23:59 - 18:10JNB-ORD
26h 11m2 stops
KLM Logo
13:30 - 22:05ORD-JNB
24h 35m2 stops
R18 149KLM
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Tue, Jan 27 - Wed, Feb 11
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 17:55JNB-ORD
30h 20m2 stops
British Airways Logo
16:26 - 10:25ORD-JNB
33h 59m2 stops
R18 202British Airways
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Jan 3
British Airways Logo
19:35 - 14:00JNB-ORD
26h 25m2 stops
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20:45 - 7:35ORD-JNB
26h 50m1 stop
R18 255British Airways
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Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Jan 27
JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 9
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 637
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 27
JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 55m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 14
ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 00m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 463
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 25
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
1 stop
ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 14
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 726
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Air Canada flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Air Canada
Jan 25
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 51m
2 stops
ORD11:06Chicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 8
ORD10:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 306
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Air Canada
Jan 29
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
46h 00m
2 stops
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 8
ORD10:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
39h 55m
2 stops
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 411
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Air Canada
Jan 29
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
44h 58m
2 stops
ORD9:13Chicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 14
ORD18:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
55h 50m
2 stops
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 534
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Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/9

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R14 337

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 460

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 18/9

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 654

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R16 744

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/9

23:30-14:40

1 stop22h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/10

16:15-21:20

1 stop22h 05m

R17 271

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 27/8

21:20-13:13

2 stops22h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 5/9

8:49-17:45

2 stops25h 56m

R17 605

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 29/1

22:00-14:04

2 stops24h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

14:45-18:35

1 stop19h 50m

R17 675

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

23:59-18:10

2 stops26h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/2

13:30-22:05

2 stops24h 35m

R18 149

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/12

19:35-17:55

2 stops30h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/1

16:26-10:25

2 stops33h 59m

R18 202

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:35-14:00

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

20:45-7:35

1 stop26h 50m

R18 255

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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 849, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of May is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Johannesburg averaging around R17 482.

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 R19 509. 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 R22 263. 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 R19 103. 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 R21 355.

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 R20 041 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 R17 657 on momondo.

Cheap Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R11 209

Fastest flight time

21h 19m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg in the past 72 hours is R11 209. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 337.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 21h 19m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - 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. 21h 19m 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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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 580Free CancellationRating
7,2
827 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R14 761Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 232 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 966Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 939 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R16 177Free CancellationRating
7,4
657 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 850Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 915 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 006Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 267 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R17 239Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 384 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R17 580Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 982 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R18 916Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 608 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R19 342Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 315 reviews
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