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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago from R12 320

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9:50 - 8:15JNB-ORD
30h 25m1 stop
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13:10 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 10m1 stop
R14 899Etihad Airways
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9:50 - 8:45JNB-ORD
29h 55m1 stop
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13:55 - 8:20ORD-JNB
35h 25m1 stop
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Fri, Sep 12 - Fri, Sep 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 7:40JNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
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9:45 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
R16 313Ethiopian Air
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Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 - 7:40JNB-ORD
31h 20m2 stops
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9:45 - 20:10ORD-JNB
26h 25m1 stop
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19:00 - 18:25JNB-ORD
30h 25m2 stops
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21:44 - 17:45ORD-JNB
37h 01m2 stops
R17 012United Airlines
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19:00 - 18:25JNB-ORD
30h 25m2 stops
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21:44 - 17:45ORD-JNB
37h 01m2 stops
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19:35 - 14:00JNB-ORD
26h 25m2 stops
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16:28 - 7:35ORD-JNB
31h 07m2 stops
R17 639British Airways
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British Airways Logo
19:35 - 14:00JNB-ORD
26h 25m2 stops
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16:28 - 7:35ORD-JNB
31h 07m2 stops
R17 746British Airways
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23:15 - 17:45JNB-ORD
25h 30m2 stops
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22h 05m1 stop
R18 104KLM
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23:15 - 17:45JNB-ORD
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Etihad Airways flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Etihad Airways deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Etihad Airways
Nov 6
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 25m
1 stop
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 10
ORD13:10Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 10m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 899
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Etihad Airways
Sept 12
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 19
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 952
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Etihad Airways
Sept 20
JNB9:50Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 55m
1 stop
ORD8:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
Oct 2
ORD13:55Chicago O'Hare Intl
35h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
R14 988
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Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Nov 6
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 10
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 313
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Ethiopian Air
Nov 6
JNB8:20Johannesburg OR Tambo
31h 20m
2 stops
ORD7:40Chicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 10
ORD9:45Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 421
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Ethiopian Air
Sept 11
JNB14:30Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 45m
2 stops
ORD8:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
Sept 18
ORD10:15Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 55m
1 stop
JNB20:10Johannesburg OR Tambo
R16 457
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 30 July 2025.
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 899

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/9

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 19/9

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R14 952

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R16 313

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R16 421

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

19:00-18:25

2 stops30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

21:44-17:45

2 stops37h 01m

R17 012

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

19:00-18:25

2 stops30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

21:44-17:45

2 stops37h 01m

R17 083

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:35-14:00

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

16:28-7:35

2 stops31h 07m

R17 639

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:35-14:00

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

16:28-7:35

2 stops31h 07m

R17 746

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

23:15-17:45

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

16:15-21:20

1 stop22h 05m

R18 104

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/9

23:15-17:45

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/9

16:15-21:20

1 stop22h 05m

R18 194

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

The cheapest month to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is in February. Flight prices, which tend to average around R17 191, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. The month of October is another great option to travel to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, with average flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport averaging around R17 782.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as R19 883. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. If your travel schedule is flexible, try to avoid departing on a Saturday because tickets tend to average around R22 691. These prices are subject to change though, so be sure to set up a Price Alert for flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when you can find flight prices for as low as R19 470. Flying to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of R21 765.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport for around R20 586 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as R17 997 on momondo.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of July 2025, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights are approximately 21% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport 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 O'Hare Intl Airport (JNB to ORD) flight deals and tips

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Best price found

R12 320

Fastest flight time

22h 55m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is R12 320. The best return flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is R14 899.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 22h 55m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. Popular non-direct route for this connection is Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport - Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
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  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl by plane?

    Johannesburg OR Tambo and Chicago O'Hare Intl are 14007,5 km apart from one another. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 24h 45m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport refresh daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and stopovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's licence and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek 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 O'Hare Intl Airport?

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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Ethiopian AirPriceFrom R14 860Free CancellationRating
7,2
803 reviews
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Etihad AirwaysPriceFrom R15 044Free CancellationRating
7,4
1 228 reviews
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Turkish AirlinesPriceFrom R15 253Free CancellationRating
7,3
3 926 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom R16 992Free CancellationRating
7,4
8 899 reviews
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British AirwaysPriceFrom R17 332Free CancellationRating
6,6
7 215 reviews
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KLMPriceFrom R17 570Free CancellationRating
7,8
1 383 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom R17 918Free CancellationRating
8,0
7 980 reviews
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Virgin AtlanticPriceFrom R18 225Free CancellationRating
7,4
655 reviews
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Qatar AirwaysPriceFrom R19 280Free CancellationRating
7,4
3 609 reviews
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EmiratesPriceFrom R19 713Free CancellationRating
8,1
3 296 reviews
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