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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R10 051

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago departing on 17/9. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 22:32JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 17m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
Virgin Atlantic Logo
8:05 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 327Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 12:08JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 08m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
16:00 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 30m1 stop Newark
R16 458United Airlines
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 13:13JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 13m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
United Airlines Logo
11:15 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 524United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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 - 8:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 752Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 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 - 8:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 752Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
0:20 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 11:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R16 883Turkish Airlines
Sun, Dec 6 - Fri, Jan 15
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 18:44JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 04m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:30 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
34h 50m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
R16 965Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Dec 7 - Fri, Jan 15
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R16 981Ethiopian Air
Sat, Nov 21 - Wed, Jan 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m1 stop Istanbul
R17 488Turkish Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5
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 - 13:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 10m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R21 786Ethiopian Air
Wed, Sep 30 - Mon, Oct 5

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United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best United Airlines deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
United Airlines
Sept 18
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 08m
1 stop
ORD12:08Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 25
ORD16:00Chicago O'Hare Intl
19h 30m
1 stop
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 458
United Airlines
Sept 17
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 13m
2 stops
ORD13:13Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 24
ORD11:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 15m
2 stops
JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 524
United Airlines
Dec 20
JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo
33h 22m
2 stops
ORD23:22Chicago O'Hare Intl
Dec 31
ORD21:41Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 54m
2 stops
JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 540

Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Sept 10
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
36h 55m
1 stop
ORD15:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 17
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 50m
1 stop
JNB8:15Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 752
Etihad Airways
Oct 7
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 12
ORD20:25Chicago O'Hare Intl
28h 55m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 932
Etihad Airways
Sept 7
JNB9:45Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 50m
1 stop
ORD8:35Chicago O'Hare Intl
Mar 3
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R17 537

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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 6 August 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

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Price

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

20:15-22:32

2 stops33h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

8:05-19:40

1 stop28h 35m

R16 327
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 18/9

22:00-12:08

1 stop21h 08m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 25/9

16:00-18:30

1 stop19h 30m

R16 458

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

22:00-13:13

2 stops22h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

11:15-18:30

2 stops24h 15m

R16 524

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

20:25-8:15

1 stop28h 50m

R16 752

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 17/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

20:25-8:15

1 stop28h 50m

R16 752

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/12

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/1

20:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

R16 883

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/12

21:40-18:44

2 stops29h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 15/1

13:30-8:20

2 stops34h 50m

R16 965

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 13/1

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R16 981

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R17 488

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 30/9

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 5/10

10:15-13:25

1 stop20h 10m

R21 786

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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?

Prices are currently typical for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from R16 246 to R21 770.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R16 327.

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 216. 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 870.

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 404 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 281 on momondo.

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

As of August 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 20% 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

20h 32m

Direct flights

None
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 20h 32m
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 20h 32m.

  • 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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Airline
Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R13 072Free CancellationRating
7,3
1 498 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R13 499Free CancellationRating
7,4
4 468 reviews
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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 415Free CancellationRating
7,2
1 021 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R15 119Free CancellationRating
7,4
10 075 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R16 165Free CancellationRating
6,7
8 150 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R16 510Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 555 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R16 653Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 740 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R20 308Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 646 reviews
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