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

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

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

Istanbul (IST) was the most common stop: 25% of momondo users choosing one-stop flights on this route connected there.

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

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the lowest average return price of R16 661.

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 49m.

Which airlines fly to Chicago?

United Airlines, Qatar Airways and Etihad Airways are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 29% of people opting to fly with this airline when travelling to Chicago. Keep in mind that there are 8 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 connection time from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Atlanta (ATL) has the shortest average stopover time for this route: 1h 43m.

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 8 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago as of November 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.

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14:30 - 8:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

10:15 - 13:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 15m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 489Ethiopian Air

Fri, Mar 19 - Sat, Apr 24

8:20 - 7:40JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

31h 20m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino

9:45 - 13:30ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole

R15 523Ethiopian Air

Wed, Nov 25 - Sun, Jan 24

0:20 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

41h 40m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R15 606Turkish Airlines

Fri, Nov 13 - Fri, Nov 27

18:50 - 10:00JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 10m1 stop Istanbul

20:15 - 10:55ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

30h 40m1 stop Istanbul

R15 756Turkish Airlines

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Jan 18

9:50 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

13:15 - 8:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R16 591Etihad Airways

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Jan 19

21:40 - 22:36JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 56m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

11:20 - 19:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 50m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 858Virgin Atlantic

Thu, Nov 19 - Mon, Jan 18

21:40 - 21:51JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

32h 11m2 stops London Heathrow Boston Logan Intl

15:00 - 19:10ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

20h 10m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson

R16 858Virgin Atlantic

Fri, Nov 20 - Tue, Jan 19

22:00 - 13:12JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

23h 12m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

10:33 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 02m2 stops Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Newark

R17 092United Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 25

22:00 - 11:02JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 02m1 stop Newark

7:10 - 18:35ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

27h 25m1 stop Newark

R17 092United Airlines

Thu, Feb 11 - Thu, Feb 25

9:50 - 7:35JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

29h 45m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

11:00 - 8:25ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo

37h 25m2 stops Boston Logan Intl Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

R20 113Etihad Airways

Sat, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 27

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Turkish Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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Turkish Airlines

Nov 13

JNB0:20Johannesburg OR Tambo

41h 40m

1 stop

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 27

ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 606

Turkish Airlines

Nov 19

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Jan 18

ORD20:15Chicago O'Hare Intl

30h 40m

1 stop

JNB10:55Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 756

Turkish Airlines

Nov 15

JNB18:50Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 10m

1 stop

ORD10:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

Nov 28

ORD11:45Chicago O'Hare Intl

26h 40m

1 stop

JNB22:25Johannesburg OR Tambo

R15 823

United Airlines flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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United Airlines

Feb 11

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

23h 12m

2 stops

ORD13:12Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 25

ORD10:33Chicago O'Hare Intl

24h 02m

2 stops

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 092

United Airlines

Feb 16

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

24h 18m

2 stops

ORD14:18Chicago O'Hare Intl

Aug 10

ORD14:00Chicago O'Hare Intl

21h 30m

2 stops

JNB18:30Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 142

United Airlines

Feb 8

JNB22:00Johannesburg OR Tambo

21h 50m

1 stop

ORD11:50Chicago O'Hare Intl

Feb 26

ORD16:29Chicago O'Hare Intl

18h 06m

1 stop

JNB18:35Johannesburg OR Tambo

R17 242

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Fri 19/3

14:30-8:40

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8:20-7:40

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20:15-10:55

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R15 606

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18:50-10:00

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20:15-10:55

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Fri 20/11

9:50-7:35

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13:15-8:25

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R16 591

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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Thu 19/11

21:40-22:36

2 stops32h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

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11:20-19:10

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R16 858

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

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21:40-21:51

2 stops32h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 19/1

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1 stop20h 10m

R16 858

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

22:00-13:12

2 stops23h 12m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/2

10:33-18:35

2 stops24h 02m

R17 092

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/2

22:00-11:02

1 stop21h 02m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/2

7:10-18:35

1 stop27h 25m

R17 092

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 14/11

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 27/11

11:00-8:25

2 stops37h 25m

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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 890 to R17 159.
The lowest price recently found on this route was R15 489.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of November is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with most prices found around R16 608. If you are unable to visit Chicago during the month of November, then departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport during the month February is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around R16 658.

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 857 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 508 on momondo.

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

As of November 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 1% 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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Best price found	R10 382
Fastest flight time	22h 26m
Direct flights	None

The best one-way flight to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R10 382. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R15 489.

The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 22h 26m

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 22h 26m.
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 8 operators available for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago as of November 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 Etihad Airways, representing 17% of all bookings. The subsequent popular airlines are Qatar Airways at 16%, KLM at 15%, and United Airlines at 14%.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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Turkish Airlines	PriceFrom R13 786	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,4 4 462 reviews	Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad Airways	PriceFrom R14 686	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 1 555 reviews	Search Etihad Airways flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom R15 492	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 10 464 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian Air	PriceFrom R15 650	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,2 1 045 reviews	Search Ethiopian Air flights
British Airways	PriceFrom R16 430	Free Cancellation	Rating 6,7 8 278 reviews	Search British Airways flights
KLM	PriceFrom R16 786	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,8 1 595 reviews	Search KLM flights
Qatar Airways	PriceFrom R17 007	Free Cancellation	Rating 7,3 3 714 reviews	Search Qatar Airways flights
Emirates	PriceFrom R20 740	Free Cancellation	Rating 8,1 3 683 reviews	Search Emirates flights

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