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Cheapest return flight
R15 119
Typical prices: R16 148-R20 486
Ethiopian Air
Fri 2/11Fri 9/11
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 874
Typical prices: R10 508-R17 096
Qatar Airways
Thu 8/11
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Direct flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top stopover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg R15 477 (return)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 20h 40m (one-way)
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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

Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
23:00 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 119Ethiopian Air
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
14:30 - 7:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 - 13:30ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
R15 136Ethiopian Air
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:40 - 17:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
29h 40m2 stops Paris Charles de Gaulle Reykjavik Keflavik Intl
Multiple Airlines Logo
19:00 - 11:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
32h 25m2 stops Lisbon Humberto Delgado Paris Charles de Gaulle
R16 061Multiple Airlines
Fri, Nov 6 - Fri, Nov 13
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
20:15 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 273Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 11:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 - 10:55ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 354Turkish Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Sat, Jan 2
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 16:54JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 54m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
United Airlines Logo
5:00 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
29h 35m1 stop Newark
R16 402United Airlines
Tue, Dec 22 - Fri, Jan 1
United Airlines Logo
22:00 - 10:49JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
20h 49m1 stop Newark
United Airlines Logo
7:00 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
27h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 402United Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 - 7:55JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 05m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
13:10 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 10m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 614Etihad Airways
Thu, Oct 8 - Mon, Oct 12
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 - 15:40JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
36h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
Etihad Airways Logo
20:25 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 614Etihad Airways
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Virgin Atlantic Logo
21:40 - 20:38JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 58m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Virgin Atlantic Logo
13:35 - 8:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
35h 05m2 stops New York John F Kennedy Intl London Heathrow
R17 020Virgin Atlantic
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Price, demand, and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

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

Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport start at R15 119. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical return fares ranging from R16 148 to R20 486. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 119 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport and is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

•February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at R14 908 return.
•January (R22 963) and July (R18 985) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

R9 874
Best time to beat the crowds (15% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (6% more expensive on average)
Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines, and booking questions.

  • Which cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Four cabin classes are available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Economy class
    • Premium Economy Class
    • Business Class
    • First Class

    Prices vary by airline.

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

    A direct flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 22 543 km.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Return flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from R16 148 to R20 486, with an average of R17 451 over the past 12 months. Anything below R16 148 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 13% above the route average of R17 451. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about R15 119 to R122 431. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently higher than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about R24 037, which is 75% above the typical average for this route.

  • Which car hire options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around R276 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    • Europcar
    • Hertz
    • Dollar
    • Ace

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) – 26% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) – 17% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) – 14% of one-stop connections
    • London Heathrow (LHR) – 11% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at R16 711 return on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at R20 349, a difference of R3 638. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different stopover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 20h 40m, compared to 21h 57m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 24h 19m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are McCormick Place, United Center, and Chicago Riverwalk. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly, and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average R16 711 – about R3 638 less than Saturday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average R14 908 return in that month – typically R8 055 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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