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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R11 401

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Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 8:15
JNB
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ORD
24h 45m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m1 stop
R13 831Ethiopian Air
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
40h 05m1 stop
R14 347Turkish Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Mon, May 11
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:10 - 19:25
JNB
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ORD
31h 15m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:50 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
31h 40m1 stop
R14 580Turkish Airlines
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 29
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 18:25
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50
ORD
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JNB
30h 30m1 stop
R14 663Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 9 - Mon, Feb 16
Air Canada Logo
20:15 - 18:51
JNB
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ORD
30h 36m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
8:45 - 9:20
ORD
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JNB
41h 35m2 stops
R15 445Air Canada
Wed, Jan 28 - Wed, May 20
Air Canada Logo
20:15 - 18:51
JNB
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ORD
30h 36m2 stops
Air Canada Logo
20:20 - 9:20
ORD
-
JNB
54h 00m2 stops
R15 495Air Canada
Wed, Jan 28 - Sat, May 23
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 18:25
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50
ORD
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JNB
30h 30m1 stop
R15 545Turkish Airlines
Mon, Jan 26 - Wed, Jan 28
SWISS Logo
20:15 - 13:10
JNB
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ORD
23h 55m2 stops
SWISS Logo
19:05 - 9:20
ORD
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JNB
31h 15m1 stop
R15 761SWISS
Thu, Mar 12 - Sun, Mar 29
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 11:10
JNB
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ORD
23h 25m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
14:30 - 18:35
ORD
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JNB
20h 05m1 stop
R15 861United Airlines
Sat, Feb 7 - Sat, Feb 14
KLM Logo
23:15 - 18:05
JNB
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MDW
25h 50m2 stops
KLM Logo
13:00 - 21:35
MDW
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JNB
25h 35m2 stops
R26 663KLM
Wed, Jun 3 - Wed, Jun 24

Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best Turkish Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Turkish Airlines
Mar 12
JNB19:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 15m
1 stop
ORD19:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 29
ORD19:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 40m
1 stop
JNB10:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 580
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 26
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
1 stop
ORD18:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 28
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 545
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Turkish Airlines
Jan 26
JNB19:05Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 00m
1 stop
ORD10:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 28
ORD20:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 30m
1 stop
JNB10:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 562
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SWISS flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best SWISS deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
SWISS
Mar 12
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 55m
2 stops
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 29
ORD19:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 761
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SWISS
Jan 27
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 05m
1 stop
ORD16:20Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 20
ORD19:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 128
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SWISS
Jan 26
JNB20:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 30m
1 stop
ORD12:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
May 20
ORD19:05Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 15m
1 stop
JNB9:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 626
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago 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 26 December 2025.
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R13 831

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R14 347

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

19:10-19:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

19:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R14 580

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 663

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:15-18:51

2 stops30h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/5

8:45-9:20

2 stops41h 35m

R15 445

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

20:15-18:51

2 stops30h 36m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 23/5

20:20-9:20

2 stops54h 00m

R15 495

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 545

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

20:15-13:10

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 29/3

19:05-9:20

1 stop31h 15m

R15 761

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/2

19:45-11:10

1 stop23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 14/2

14:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

R15 861

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/6

23:15-18:05

2 stops25h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 24/6

13:00-21:35

2 stops25h 35m

R26 663

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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?

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 945. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month September is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 594.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as R17 388. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. Be sure to avoid booking your departure on a Saturday as prices are generally higher than usual. According to our data, the average ticket price to Chicago on Saturday is R19 370.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago?

Our data shows that the cheapest Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are usually those with departure times in the afternoon. Our users have found flights to Chicago in the afternoon for as low as R17 165. Try not to purchase tickets in the evening because they tend to be around R17 717. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

How far in advance should I book a flight 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 R17 932 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 277 on momondo.

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

As of December 2025, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 22% more expensive 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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Cheap Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (JNB to CHI) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

22h 05m

Direct flights

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The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 22h 05m
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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  • 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 22h 05m.

  • 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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago with momondo
Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 311Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 337 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 149Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 113 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 479Free CancellationRating
7,2
917 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 324Free CancellationRating
7,5
677 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 451Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 116 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 206Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 617 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 476Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 434 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 654Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 015 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 380Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 692 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R18 393Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 444 reviews
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