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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 127Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 10m2 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 143Ethiopian Air
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 19:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 264Turkish Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 296Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 20:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 05m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
14:30 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m1 stop Newark
R16 378United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 21:30JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
9:00 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 394United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 621Etihad Airways
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 621Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 22:33JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-MDW Chicago Midway
32h 53m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
17:13 - 8:40MDW  Chicago Midway-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 27m2 stops Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson London Heathrow
R17 028Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 20:38JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 58m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:35 - 8:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
R17 028Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9

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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
Nov 2
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 127
Ethiopian Air
Dec 11
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 2
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB13:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 143
Ethiopian Air
Oct 31
JNB23:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
40h 40m
2 stops
ORD8:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 25
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 387

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
30h 58m
2 stops
ORD20:38Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD13:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 05m
2 stops
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 028
Virgin Atlantic
Dec 23
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 49m
2 stops
ORD17:59Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 25
ORD14:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
JNB9:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 076
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 10
JNB21:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 09m
2 stops
ORD20:49Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 24
ORD13:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 05m
2 stops
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 093

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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 9/11

9:45-13:30

1 stop19h 45m

R15 127
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 11/12

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/1

9:45-13:30

1 stop19h 45m

R15 143

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 30/10

0:20-19:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/11

20:15-22:25

1 stop42h 10m

R16 264

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

18:50-11:00

1 stop24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

20:15-22:25

1 stop42h 10m

R16 296

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/11

22:00-20:05

2 stops30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

14:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

R16 378

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-21:30

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

9:00-18:35

2 stops25h 35m

R16 394

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R16 621

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R16 621

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

21:40-22:33

2 stops32h 53m

Chicago Midway

Mon 9/11

17:13-8:40

2 stops31h 27m

R17 028

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 2/11

21:40-20:38

2 stops30h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/11

13:35-8:40

2 stops35h 05m

R17 028

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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 906 to R20 171.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 127.

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 809. 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 020.

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 401 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 085 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 895

Fastest flight time

25h 10m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R9 895. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 127.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 25h 10m
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 25h 10m.

  • 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 419Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 466 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R14 172Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 532 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 080Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 225 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R15 234Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 041 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R15 993Free CancellationRating
6,7
8 225 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 413Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 575 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 556Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 731 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R20 189Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 662 reviews
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