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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R10 512

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Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 19:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 10:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 40m1 stop Istanbul
R15 437Turkish Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Mon, Nov 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 668Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 933Ethiopian Air
Tue, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:48JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 48m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
11:56 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 39m1 stop Newark
R16 561United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Sat, Nov 28
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:54JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 54m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
14:30 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m1 stop Newark
R16 561United Airlines
Fri, Nov 20 - Fri, Nov 27
Delta Logo
21:40 - 17:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
27h 40m2 stops London Heathrow New York John F Kennedy Intl
Delta Logo
10:30 - 8:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
38h 10m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
R16 925Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 18
Delta Logo
21:40 - 21:06JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 26m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
Delta Logo
14:44 - 19:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 26m2 stops Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 925Delta
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 8:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R17 173Etihad Airways
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:15 - 8:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R17 173Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 16
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:45 - 9:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 50m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:05 - 22:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 35m1 stop Istanbul
R17 602Turkish Airlines
Tue, Apr 13 - Wed, May 5

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United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 20
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 48m
1 stop
ORD10:48Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 28
ORD11:56Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 39m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 561
United Airlines
Nov 1
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 54m
1 stop
ORD13:54Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 25
ORD9:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 35m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 941
United Airlines
Nov 1
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 31m
1 stop
ORD18:31Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 25
ORD11:56Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 39m
1 stop
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 991

Virgin Atlantic flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 2
JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 03m
2 stops
ORD21:43Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 16
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 123
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 2
JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 03m
2 stops
ORD21:43Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 16
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 25m
2 stops
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 139
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 2
JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 03m
2 stops
ORD21:43Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 16
ORD18:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 55m
1 stop
JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 710

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

0:20-19:20

1 stop27h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

20:15-10:55

1 stop30h 40m

R15 437

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

23:00-7:40

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

9:45-13:30

1 stop19h 45m

R15 668

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 933
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

22:00-10:48

1 stop20h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/11

11:56-18:35

1 stop22h 39m

R16 561

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

22:00-13:54

1 stop23h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

14:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

R16 561

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

21:40-17:20

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/11

10:30-8:40

2 stops38h 10m

R16 925

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

21:40-21:06

2 stops31h 26m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

14:44-19:10

2 stops20h 26m

R16 925

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/11

13:15-8:25

1 stop35h 10m

R17 172

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

13:15-8:25

1 stop35h 10m

R17 172

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/4

17:45-9:35

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/5

20:05-22:40

1 stop43h 35m

R17 602

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 528 to R19 553.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 437.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with most prices found around R16 495. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 611.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around R19 657 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R16 363 on momondo.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of October 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 32% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best price found

R10 512

Fastest flight time

21h 00m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 512. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 437.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 21h 00m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago by plane?

    The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo and Chicago is about 13983,8 km. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 21h 00m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago are refreshed on a daily basis.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 651Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 454 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R14 535Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 543 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 340Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 370 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 497Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 042 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 269Free CancellationRating
6,7
8 260 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 622Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 589 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 841Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 724 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R20 537Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 679 reviews
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