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Cheapest return fare
R16 427
Typical prices: R16 082-R19 083
Virgin Atlantic
Wed 23/9Wed 30/9
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R10 113
Typical prices: R10 442-R18 910
Qatar Airways
Thu 17/9
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R16 427 (return)
Best reviews • 7,8 score
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There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and O'Hare Intl. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg R18 176 (return)
Shortest trip • 22h 15m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl (JNB-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Wed, Sep 23 - Wed, Sep 30
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 427Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 25
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 559United Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Sep 24
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 624United Airlines
Wed, Dec 2 - Wed, Jan 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 11:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R16 657Turkish Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Wed, Jan 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 657Turkish 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
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20:25 - 8:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 855Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 10 - Thu, Sep 17
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9:45 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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20:25 - 8:15ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 855Etihad Airways
Mon, Dec 7 - 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
R17 068Virgin Atlantic
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
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23:15 - 14:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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16:25 - 22:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R17 529KLM
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
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23:15 - 14:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 00m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
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16:25 - 22:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 35m1 stop Amsterdam Schiphol
R17 562KLM
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KAYAK's insights & trends for OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a return flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest return trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in September.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R18 071 and R25 241 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R16 427 on Virgin Atlantic (Sept 23–Sept 30).

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost R14 947 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R24 550 and R23 037 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 18% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R10 113
Best time to beat the crowds (24% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (1% more expensive on average)
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When to book flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was R10 113 for a one-way ticket and R16 427 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    When flying out of Johannesburg you will be using Johannesburg OR Tambo. You will be landing at Chicago O'Hare Airport, also known as Chicago O'Hare Intl.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, Etihad Airways or United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are Etihad Airways and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of R16 825 and an overall rating of 7,3, Etihad Airways is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R17 672 and an overall rating of 7,4.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7,8
KLMOverall score based on 1554 reviews
8,4Crew
7,7Comfort
7,2Entertainment
7,3Food
7,8Boarding
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

10,0 ExcellentEmily, Jul 2026
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I think I previously submitted my feedback about flight lead Katherine in a different field by mistake. Please see those comments. Comments for Hyd to AMS are it was good. The flight lead and service met expectations for satisfactory high quality service but the flight lead did not stand out as exceptional as did the leads on the other two flights so I don’t remember anything specific one way or the other besides the fact I was satisfied.

Flight lead was a gentleman with silver hair and he went out of his way to shake hands and interact with each passenger seated in business class. A medical emergency took place during our flight and he handled it with perfect poise and professionalism. He was gracious and confidently competent. Just what you want from a leader,

Crew is not the cheerful type. very slow meal service (this is their style as have flown this many times)

Legroom not all it could be, especially when the seat in front is reclined. Otherwise it was good, food and beverage were nice.

This fight left ahead of time which meant it arrived early which was great. Staff were very professional, but as with all these Short hop Flights the food was a disappointing snack There was no entertainment on this flight, but I did not expect any

I flew premium economy and this was a good option. Although the seats didn’t recline much, I was able to get some sleep with my head propped against the window. The food was good and the entertainment was wonderful The staff were very attentive and professional

Overall very poor. Flight was disorganised, staff were rude and this is my second experience with KLM that I've had baggage go missing. It feels like, if you are an economy customer, KLM staff do not show you any care. I shall never fly with KLM again. Worst airline in Europe

Seats were nice and comfy. Crew was polite and attentive. Business class is awesome and worth the money.

It was operated by Delta. Boarding took a long time. How difficult can it be? Overall decent trip. Liked the Salt Lake City airport. Better option than Chicago for transfers.

We left one hour late because of technical difficulties. The economy comfort seats are great for the price. The crew was mediocre, they do not provide a pleasant experience, they just deliver food and drinks and give orders, not very amicable, no service and hospitality focus.

Amazing airline accommodations. The cabins were so great. The food was very good and the flight attendants were so nice. Made a 15 hour flight seem easy.

I paid extra for seating when first booking flight to be in a comfortable economy seat They still changed it to a middle seat regardless. When I asked for it to be changed back to aisle, they could only give me one at the back of the plane in the least comfortable seats.

Same as already mentioned. This was more comforting as I got my aisle seat for my knee.

When we checked in at the Siem Reap Airport in Cambodia, we were only given three boarding passes and told that we would have to check in with American when we arrived in Boston. This was a source of stress for us. After we landed in Boston, we had a long passage from Terminal E to Terminal B (American Airline ticketing counter). Because the electronic ticketing kiosks for check-in would not recognize our Confirmation Code, we had to wait for an hour in a long line where only two AA reps were taking care of Special Services passengers. In many years of both business and recreational travel, I have never had this experience. I would expect more from AA being in partnership with other airlines to do a better job with this.

Qatar Airways is an excellent service provider. The crew members were attentive and helpful. The aircraft was very clean. This was the longest leg of our journey, so it would have been nice to have more leg room for comfort. We appreciated the crew's service of four hot meals to all of us during this long flight. Also, it was helpful that the crew asked us to keep the window shades down for the entire journey, allowing the environment to get lots of rest during the trip. For families traveling with little children, this was helpful to them to keep them settled.

Seats very small and unable to pre purchase internet or seat upgrades

As gold member there is no priority checkin. Meaning you either have to board with your zone or last with business class pax. As economy pax all the baggage bays are filled by the time you arrive

It was good no problems made it on time for the next flight overseas!

Boarding was orderly, staff at the counter were friendly and so as most of the staff in the flight. Room for some improvement in entertainment, but overall very good flight.

Sitting arrangement is very poor and for entertainment options for Bollywood fans , need to add more movies and Hindi TV shows . Bcz mostly Indian people are spend more money to fly with Qatar so for their better entertainments please add more good TV shows . Thank you

Horrible service at the baggage claim. Stuck on plane for an hour due to taxing and no gate.

I really would like it if they provided at least some limited free wi-fi.

Excellent food and service on my international flight. Most notable is the food provided by Turkish even for coach passengers is very good.

Food is very turkish. No regard for other natinalities taste and preference. The entertainment can be improved- it was the same menu on 10/8/25 and 10/25/25. The boarding is the worst in the airline industry- I suggest you ask your staff to and watch how other airlines do it.

We couldn’t fly to Chicago on our booked flight. The flight was overbooked.

Took forever to board. They made announcements without the loudspeaker and since the waiting room was full of screaming kids, no one could hear what they were saying. The business class sleeper seats were designed for tall skinny people. When partially reclined there was nowhere to rest my feet because they did not reach the footrest. and when fully reclined there wasn't room at my sides for my arms. Definitely one of the worst sleeper seats I have ever had.

About an hour delay but we made it to Chicago. I feel that the smaller connecting flights are the ones that cause the delays on the bigger planes that fly international.

One of the best flights I have been on in a while.

Here's a sample answer: "Honestly, I was really impressed with Turkish Airlines, but if I had to suggest one area for improvement, it would be: - *More efficient boarding process*: I noticed that boarding took a bit longer than expected, which might be frustrating for passengers with tight connections.

Not worth pay business class and get service economy class

It was a great experience to fly with ANA, the sit is very comfortable.

The flight crew were very helpful. The seats were very close together. There was barely room to sit without touching the person next to you.

I’m an EP on AA every year for more than a decade but this was a very pleasant and surprising experience. Clean and sizable plane for HOU to CHI. 5 row first class. And excellent food in first class the steak option was really good. Your flight attendants even better. Seat 5A

Gluten free snack options and meals that offer both gluten free and dairy free.

Not a bad flight but a long delay boarding and taking off due to the pilot not arriving on time.

I would have preferred a flight voucher and to hop on a different flight. Delayed over 6 hours.

I almost missed my connection in Chicago due to having to wait on a gate to be open I am assuming. Having to run from E terminal to C terminal and I barely made it there before they closed the door. This may not be the actual airline's fault it's crazy how there is so little time between flight especially when they are placed so far apart in the airport.

The Wi-Fi did not work, so you weren't able to watch entertainment on your own device. They did not have wired headphones so you couldn't watch it on the in-seat entertainment screen either. There was plenty of time to do a drink and snag service but the flight attendants chose not to.

Great experience, boarding was fast and efficient, so much so that we arrived to Chicago very early

The flight did not have its customary snacks during the flight. Apparently they were never loaded on the plane.

The crew were really bad mannered! And spoiled all my mood throughout the flight!

Limit the number of usage of wine or please arrange our seats. The passenger was drunk on this flight and not on Thiruvananthapuram to Abudhabi.

The seats seemed smaller than other business class offerings. The entertainment menu was limited. Flight crew was good.

It was excellent service in the snow storm gives us hotel and transportation. It will be more better if u can add one more meal because it’s a long flight boring journey. If you give extra meal time passes faster and can enjoy the trip better

Food quality and varites were very minimum. Surprised to have no desserts. Business class tickets should have lounge access and seats selection. They should be allowed to board while people with wheel chair, secial assistance and family with childrem.

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Horrible. After paying for seats, I was cramped, my daughters legs kept hitting the seat in front, I had no overhead bin space and no help from stewards on board, the food was served cold, when asked for snacks was told to wait and never received any, the flight was cold with no temperature controls. Entertainment was outdated. I booked this through partnership with American Airlines but will avoid in the future.

Nothing was good. Everything needs to improve. Everything was abysmal. Needs lots of improvement. The check-in and baggage drop at the New Delhi airport was manned by disrespectful people, horrible experience. We will never travel by Etihad ever again.

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