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R9 747 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheapest return fare
R14 752
Typical prices: R18 625-R16 311
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/5Wed 27/5
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 435
Typical prices: R10 502-R15 162
Qatar Airways
Wed 15/4
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from R14 752 (return)
Best reviews • 7,7 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 R16 822 (return)
Shortest trip • 21h 21m (one-way)
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in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 10% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 19% price drop
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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, May 13 - Wed, May 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:15
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
1 stop
R14 752Etihad Airways
Fri, May 15 - Wed, May 27
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:15
ORD
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JNB
35h 15m
1 stop
R14 785Etihad Airways
Mon, Jun 29 - Wed, Jul 15
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 8:20
ORD
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JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
R15 211Etihad Airways
Mon, Jul 6 - Mon, Jul 13
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 8:20
ORD
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JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
R16 541Etihad Airways
Thu, Jul 2 - Fri, Jul 17
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 8:35
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
14:00 - 8:20
ORD
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JNB
35h 20m
1 stop
R16 672Etihad Airways
Mon, May 4 - Fri, May 8
Qatar Airways Logo
12:40 - 16:50
JNB
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ORD
35h 10m
1 stop
Qatar Airways Logo
19:20 - 4:00
ORD
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JNB
25h 40m
1 stop
R16 951Qatar Airways
Mon, May 18 - Tue, May 26
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R16 967Turkish Airlines
Thu, Jun 18 - Mon, Jun 22
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 15:40
JNB
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ORD
36h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
21:10 - 8:20
ORD
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JNB
28h 10m
1 stop
R16 984Etihad Airways
Thu, May 21 - Thu, May 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
17:50 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 50m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:10 - 10:30
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
R17 476Turkish Airlines
Mon, May 18 - Thu, May 28
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:00 - 9:40
JNB
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ORD
22h 40m
1 stop
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20:10 - 10:30
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JNB
31h 20m
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R17 624Turkish 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?

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 May.

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 670 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R22 727 and R21 775 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 10% 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 seasonMarch
Cheapest flightR9 435
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 19% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 9% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was R9 435 for a one-way ticket and R14 752 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, British Airways or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are British Airways and KLM. With an average price for the route of R17 292 and an overall rating of 6,7, British Airways is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of R18 093 and an overall rating of 7,7.

  • 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.
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KLMOverall score based on 1493 reviews
7,8Boarding
7,1Entertainment
8,4Crew
7,3Food
7,6Comfort
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The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

2,0 MediocreRakesh, Mar 2026
AMS - BOM
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The flight was delayed. The aircraft was unclean. Promised seat was not given due to change in Aircraft. Not one crew on ground was in a position to give any response. Amsterdam Airport is AVIODABLE Over crowded. Over Expensive. Poor Services.

It was really nice experience by flying this klm flight.I personally recommend everyone to please try this klm flight

It was really nice journey i personally recommend klm flight

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

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Great flight. Got to watch a movie. Smooth flight and early arrival at ORD.

It was better than excellent. The staff in Mason City were great. The young woman that pushed my wheelchair did more than could be expected of her. She came from India 17 years ago. I don't remember her name.

After arriving in Chicago, we were taxiing for 1.5 hours with infrequent and untruthful updates about the amount of time it would take to arrive at the gate. Minimally, the team could have provided timing expectations that were more truthful, especially one their original expectations were not met.

The crew was generally professional. Though one of the crew members seemed to be easily annoyed, the others were fine and helpful. The green olives and almonds snack was really good. A great idea, and nice balance of tastes.

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

I had a terrible experience. My flight got delayed from Atlanta to Chicago on Monday April 6, 2026, and that led to me missing my next flight to Brussels. United Airlines didn’t provide me with any accommodation for shelter. I had to sleep at the airport in Chicago. The next flight I was put on didn’t leave until the evening hours of Tuesday 4/7/2026.

Food and drink service was very low quality. The flight attendants in business class must have been short some staff. Service was sluggish and not much English was spoken

The flight was officially delayed 3 times, and was actually later than that. Combined, it was a 3 hour delay, but there was no recognition (miles, voucher, etc). The crew seemed stressed. The captain sounded nervous in his announcements. The flight itself was smooth and uneventful.

Just a bad day to fly. Flight was delayed from scheduled 6:50 pm departure to 8:50 pm. Combination of factors mostly related to weather at the destination airport (which is where the incoming flight originated) which delayed the inbound flight over an hour. Once on board, we taxied but had to hold again on the taxiway for 10 minutes or so. We did not get wheels up until after 9 pm. The flight was smooth but about 18 minutes from our destination, we had to hold for several minutes more due to weather at ORD. We finally landed at ORD about 11:08 pm (accounting for the time difference, that was about a 3 hour delay from our scheduled departure time). It felt like we were never going to get to our destination. But the flight crew and attendants were very good. The movie selection onboard was also very nice. Got to watch half of a movie just during our taxi from the gate at ATL due to the delay!

Flight got canceled due to Middle East conflict. Just fly hasn’t refunded me the money

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.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

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.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

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

had to wait 1 hour once boarded. so we were 1 hour late arriving.

They are absolutely impossible to get hold of. A death in the family caused us to delay our departure. They are impossible to get through to and after waiting 41/2 hours I was told they would not consider helping us. They cancelled our return flight and have not reimbursed anything. I strongly urge readers to consider a different airline.

A lot of snacks and provided on request by traveller. Preferred meals which were on their menu were not always sufficient for those who wanted them. We were told 2 different items and offer which we asked for were not offered initially. We rejected the 3rd item given as a substitute for our initial choices which we didn't want and so we didn't accept it. Eventually our initial choice was offered. During service of coffee and tea, the crew member didn't offer us and moved back. Luckily neither of us wanted tea at that time. Crew members must avoid behavior that may be suggestive of discrimination

The crew was awesome. My husband fell while traveling to the WC and got a head abrasion. The crew helped him greatly and a physician that was also on the flight checked him out as well. They all get an A+!

Online check in and seat assignments are terrible. All 4 flights

Cabin was kept very hot and it was uncomfortable. Entertainment system did not work at my seat. Crew and service is fantastic

Extremely bad BAD BAD BAD. NEVER TURKISH AIRLINES EVER AGAIN..PIRATES COMPANY.

Typically great service from Turkish with comfortable seat and amenitie, good food and great attention from staff.

Delicious food, comfortable and clean plane. It's a little cramped in the hall in front of the gate.

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

Everything was spectacular except the boarding. It was just a mob of people while all groups were called over the public address system.

Great flight, last one out the air-conditioning was far to hot and the return it was to cold and then issued blankets. On the outward bowned the headset connector didn't work properly. You had intermittent sound from the audio socket.

The Britts are wonderful to fly with and the crew were very hospitable. Again, I really wish they had been able to retrieve my carryon bag from baggage claim before the flight so I could be in a less worrisome state of mind, but that's not on them. I completely understand. The window seats with the dimmable windows were very cool!

There was a delay for the San Francisco-London flight, but we were all informed via text and email. The staff was very friendly and nice and the food was good. I do recommend that the airline offer something without eggs or something vegan for the vegetarian meal option. A lot of Indians are lacto-vegetarian, while some could be allergic to eggs/dairy.

food options were terrible. for a 10-hour flight, there should be 2 decent meals. Also, flight attendants should come around with drinks more than just at the meals.

Smooth flight. The seats were comfortable but the reclining mechanism didn't work very well. My wife's seat required the flight attendant to push the seat forward while she pushed the button. The leg support didn't want to return to its home under the seat. I ordered the diabetic meal which was full of carbs. It was low in sugar but carbs turn into sugar so was it really diabetic? Overall the flight was pleasant, long but pleasant.

Crew were nice, food was good. Boarding was horrendous. We were driven around the airport in a bus forced to climb a long flight of very steep stairs with no adequate handrails to board the plane . In many many years of flying to the US I have never been required to do this . There was no assistance for those needing help getting up the stairs to the plane. A fellow passenger helped me. No idea how other elderly, physically limited passengers or those with young children managed . It was a full flight with crowds trying to get up the stairs. It was an accident waiting to happen.

Horrible, the plane is just old and junky...Filthy restroom, seat was as hard as rock. The food, mystery side dish, inedible..geez..just Horrible. Never flying BA again

We paid for Business Class seats, but system did not have us and they were not available.

the service on Business class should be improved to be at par with industry leaders like Cathay Pacific and Singapore AIrlines. A lot of room for improvement.

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