Which airlines fly to Chicago?

British Airways, KLM and United Airlines are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. British Airways is the first choice among our users, with 31% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to Chicago on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

Which stopover airport has the shortest travel time from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Flights connecting via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time: 20h 18m.

Which airport is the most popular for stopovers for flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago?

Doha (DOH) was the most common stop: 27% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

Which stopover airport has the shortest connection time from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Newark (EWR) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 31m.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago?

Qatar Airways, Egyptair, and Etihad Airways are the most popular carriers operating from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago

Which stopover airport offers the lowest fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Flights via Doha (DOH) offer the lowest average return price of R16 860.

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?

There are 9 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago as of May 2026.

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.

R10 754 Cheap Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in 2026

Q: 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 R21 154 to R16 625. The lowest price recently found on this route was R17 375.

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9:50 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

13:10 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

R17 375Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

9:50 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

13:10 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

35h 10m

1 stop

R17 391Etihad Airways

Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3

9:50 - 8:35

JNB

ORD

29h 45m

1 stop

9:39 - 8:20

ORD

JNB

39h 41m

2 stops

R17 836Etihad Airways

Wed, Jul 22 - Tue, Jul 28

17:00 - 17:34

JNB

ORD

31h 34m

2 stops

20:20 - 15:50

ORD

JNB

36h 30m

2 stops

R17 967Multiple Airlines

Sun, Oct 25 - Thu, Oct 29

12:40 - 15:05

JNB

ORD

33h 25m

1 stop

19:20 - 9:00

ORD

JNB

30h 40m

1 stop

R18 066Qatar Airways

Thu, Sep 3 - Sun, Sep 13

12:05 - 17:34

JNB

ORD

36h 29m

2 stops

6:00 - 10:55

ORD

JNB

44h 55m

2 stops

R18 330Kenya Airways

Tue, Oct 27 - Wed, Nov 25

19:00 - 11:00

JNB

ORD

23h 00m

1 stop

10:00 - 18:30

ORD

JNB

25h 30m

2 stops

R18 626United Airlines

Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Aug 11

19:00 - 18:34

JNB

ORD

30h 34m

2 stops

14:00 - 18:30

ORD

JNB

21h 30m

2 stops

R18 725United Airlines

Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Aug 11

8:20 - 8:15

JNB

ORD

30h 55m

2 stops

10:15 - 20:10

ORD

JNB

26h 55m

1 stop

R18 774Ethiopian Air

Wed, Jun 24 - Sat, Jul 18

23:15 - 18:18

JNB

MDW

26h 03m

2 stops

13:27 - 21:20

MDW

JNB

24h 53m

2 stops

R23 073KLM

Wed, Jul 8 - Tue, Aug 11

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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United Airlines

Jul 8

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 00m

1 stop

ORD11:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 11

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 30m

2 stops

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 626

United Airlines

Jul 8

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 34m

2 stops

ORD18:34Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 11

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 30m

2 stops

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 725

United Airlines

Jul 5

JNB19:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 31m

2 stops

ORD23:31Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 12

ORD21:30Chicago O'Hare Intl

38h 00m

1 stop

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R21 936

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Jun 24

JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 55m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 18

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R18 774

Ethiopian Air

Jun 24

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 24

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 137

Ethiopian Air

Jun 24

JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 45m

2 stops

ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jul 24

ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 55m

1 stop

JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo

R19 186

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R17 967

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Thu 3/9

12:40-15:05

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19:20-9:00

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R18 066

JohannesburgChicago

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Tue 27/10

12:05-17:34

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R18 330

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

19:00-11:00

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10:00-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

R18 626

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

19:00-18:34

2 stops30h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

14:00-18:30

2 stops21h 30m

R18 725

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 18/7

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R18 774

JohannesburgChicago

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Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

23:15-18:18

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Tue 11/8

13:27-21:20

2 stops24h 53m

R23 073

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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 R10 326. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of February, then departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month July is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R11 808.

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 600 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 267 on momondo.

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

As of May 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 1% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 22h 00m

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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 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?
There are 9 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago as of May 2026.
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?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked airline on the route from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is British Airways, representing 18% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Etihad Airways at 18%, United Airlines at 14%, and KLM at 13%.

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Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R13 169	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 443 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 444	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 395 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R14 466	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 002 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 285	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 9 750 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 231	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 7 997 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 562	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 521 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R16 781	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 3 727 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Delta	PriceFrom R16 901	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,9 8 440 reviews	Search Delta flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R19 602	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 573 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

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