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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R9 721

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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 427Ethiopian Air
Fri, Sep 18 - Sat, Sep 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 45m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 458Ethiopian Air
Wed, Oct 7 - Mon, Oct 19
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 11:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R15 889Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 19 - Mon, Oct 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
21:15 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 064Turkish Airlines
Wed, Oct 21 - Wed, Oct 28
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:22JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 22m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
21:41 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
37h 54m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark
R16 223United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 22:28JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 28m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
15:56 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
43h 39m2 stops Denver Intl Newark
R16 223United Airlines
Tue, Oct 20 - Tue, Oct 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 590Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 622Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
Delta Logo
21:55 - 22:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway
31h 38m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
16:19 - 19:10MDW  Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 51m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 686Delta
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24
Delta Logo
21:55 - 16:14JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway
25h 19m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
12:27 - 19:10MDW  Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 43m2 stops Minneapolis St Paul Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 686Delta
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24

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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
Oct 19
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 16m
2 stops
ORD21:31Chicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 26
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 40m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 861
Virgin Atlantic
Oct 20
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 38m
1 stop
MDW22:33Chicago Midway
Oct 27
MDW12:49Chicago Midway
36h 31m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R21 674
Virgin Atlantic
Oct 21
JNB21:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 19m
1 stop
MDW16:14Chicago Midway
Oct 28
MDW10:59Chicago Midway
38h 21m
2 stops
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R21 706

Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Sept 18
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 55m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 19
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 427
Ethiopian Air
Oct 7
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 19
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 15m
1 stop
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 458
Ethiopian Air
Sept 9
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
41h 50m
3 stops
JNB11:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R34 423

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

10:15-13:30

1 stop20h 15m

R15 427
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/10

10:15-13:30

1 stop20h 15m

R15 458

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 19/10

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/10

21:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

R15 889

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

21:15-22:25

1 stop42h 10m

R16 064

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:00-20:22

2 stops29h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/10

21:41-18:35

2 stops37h 54m

R16 223

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:00-22:28

1 stop31h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/10

15:56-18:35

2 stops43h 39m

R16 223

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

20:25-8:20

1 stop28h 55m

R16 590

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 7/10

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

20:25-8:20

1 stop28h 55m

R16 622

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

21:55-22:33

1 stop31h 38m

Chicago Midway

Sat 24/10

16:19-19:10

1 stop19h 51m

R16 686

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/10

21:55-16:14

1 stop25h 19m

Chicago Midway

Sat 24/10

12:27-19:10

2 stops23h 43m

R16 686

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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 R15 857 to R19 538.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 427.

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 R15 203. 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 R15 379.

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 R18 982 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 R15 634 on momondo.

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

As of September 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 38% 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

R9 721

Fastest flight time

24h 45m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R9 721. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 427.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 24h 45m
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 24h 45m.

  • 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
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 162Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 480 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 901Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 532 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R14 791Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 173 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 811Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 040 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 687Free CancellationRating
6,7
8 209 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 098Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 568 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 238Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 729 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R19 802Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 653 reviews
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