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Cheapest return fare
R15 607
Typical prices: R15 818-R18 125
Ethiopian Air
Sat 3/10Sat 10/10
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 988
Typical prices: R10 313-R18 677
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/9
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between OR Tambo and O'Hare Intl. You’ll need at least 1 connection.
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Abu Dhabi (AUH)
Cheapest • Avg R17 952 (return)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 22h 15m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 16% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 23% price drop
July
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl (JNB-ORD)

 
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Recent return flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
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 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 607Ethiopian Air
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 40m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m1 stop Istanbul
R15 640Turkish Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
22:50 - 8:15JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 - 20:10ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 688Ethiopian Air
Sun, Jan 17 - Sun, Jan 31
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
R15 965Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
Virgin Atlantic Logo
20:15 - 23:59JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 44m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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15:40 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 127Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
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
15:40 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 00m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 192Virgin Atlantic
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 23:32JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 32m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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12:40 - 18:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 387United Airlines
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
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9:45 - 8:35JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 50m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
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20:25 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 663Etihad Airways
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
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 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 971Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 9 - Wed, Feb 24
United Airlines Logo
19:45 - 11:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 20m1 stop Frankfurt am Main
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10:00 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R17 313United Airlines
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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?

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 R17 426 and R23 809 in October.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 607 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 3–Oct 10).

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

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost R14 763 (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 247 and R22 753 respectively.

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

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 16% 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

January

Cheapest flight

R9 988
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 26% increase in price.
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

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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 R9 988 for a one-way ticket and R15 607 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, United Airlines or Etihad Airways?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are United Airlines and Etihad Airways. With an average price for the route of R17 411 and an overall rating of 7,4, United Airlines is the most popular choice. Etihad Airways is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R16 635 and an overall rating of 7,3.

  • 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.

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Information on your arrival and departure airports

Johannesburg (JNB)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)