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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R9 826

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Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 19:25
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m1 stop
R13 939Turkish Airlines
Fri, Mar 13 - Wed, Apr 15
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19:10 - 10:05
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:20 - 10:50
ORD
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JNB
30h 30m1 stop
R14 451Turkish Airlines
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
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 830Turkish Airlines
Sun, Feb 22 - Sun, Mar 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10
ORD
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JNB
26h 25m1 stop
R15 293Ethiopian Air
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
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 375Turkish Airlines
Mon, Feb 23 - Mon, Mar 2
Turkish Airlines Logo
19:05 - 10:05
JNB
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ORD
23h 00m1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
23:50 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
27h 40m1 stop
R15 508Turkish Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Sep 23
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:15
JNB
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ORD
23h 15m2 stops
United Airlines Logo
9:25 - 18:30
ORD
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JNB
26h 05m2 stops
R16 284United Airlines
Sun, Feb 8 - Wed, Sep 23
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 22:31
JNB
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MDW
32h 36m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
16:13 - 19:00
MDW
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JNB
18h 47m1 stop
R18 216Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:55 - 22:31
JNB
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MDW
32h 36m1 stop
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:00 - 19:00
MDW
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JNB
29h 00m1 stop
R18 315Virgin Atlantic
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28
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23:59 - 18:40
JNB
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MDW
26h 41m2 stops
KLM Logo
11:45 - 22:05
MDW
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JNB
26h 20m2 stops
R21 569KLM
Sat, Feb 21 - Sat, Feb 28

Qatar Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best Qatar Airways deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Qatar Airways
Jan 10
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 18
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R29 479
Qatar Airways
Jan 10
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 18
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 05m
1 stop
JNB3:55Johannesburg OR Tambo
R30 057
Qatar Airways
Jan 10
JNB13:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 45m
1 stop
ORD14:30Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 20
ORD18:50Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 50m
1 stop
JNB8:40Johannesburg OR Tambo
R30 867

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
Feb 21
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Feb 28
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R15 293
Ethiopian Air
Feb 22
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 1
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R18 712
Ethiopian Air
Jan 11
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 17
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R20 743

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

19:05-19:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R13 939

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 451

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/2

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 830

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 293

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 375

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

23:50-10:30

1 stop27h 40m

R15 508

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

22:00-13:15

2 stops23h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/9

9:25-18:30

2 stops26h 05m

R16 284

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

21:55-22:31

1 stop32h 36m

Chicago Midway

Sat 28/2

16:13-19:00

1 stop18h 47m

R18 216

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

21:55-22:31

1 stop32h 36m

Chicago Midway

Sat 28/2

6:00-19:00

1 stop29h 00m

R18 315

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/2

23:59-18:40

2 stops26h 41m

Chicago Midway

Sat 28/2

11:45-22:05

2 stops26h 20m

R21 569

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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 755. 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 465.

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 752 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 152 on momondo.

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

As of January 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 6% 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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Fastest flight time

22h 55m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 22h 55m
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 55m.

  • 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.

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  • 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
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 209Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 365 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R14 040Free CancellationRating
7,3
4 154 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 368Free CancellationRating
7,2
938 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R15 206Free CancellationRating
7,5
678 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 332Free CancellationRating
7,4
9 146 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 074Free CancellationRating
6,7
7 665 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 349Free CancellationRating
7,7
1 434 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R16 525Free CancellationRating
7,9
8 035 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R17 245Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 702 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R18 251Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 464 reviews
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