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Cheapest return fare
R15 986
Typical prices: R15 776-R18 599
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 29/9Tue 6/10
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way flight
R9 904
Typical prices: R10 243-R15 599
Qatar Airways
Fri 20/11
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 831 (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 • 24% price drop
October
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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

Tue, Sep 29 - Tue, Oct 6
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20:15 - 20:56JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 41m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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8:05 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 35m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R15 986Virgin Atlantic
Thu, Oct 1 - Sat, Oct 10
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20:15 - 23:59JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
34h 44m2 stops London Heathrow Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
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10:35 - 19:40ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 05m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
R16 131Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 10:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
23h 10m1 stop Istanbul
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20:15 - 22:25ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
R16 276Turkish Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5
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22:00 - 11:00JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
21h 00m1 stop Newark
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11:15 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
23h 20m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 308United Airlines
Fri, Feb 5 - Fri, Mar 5
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22:00 - 14:23JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 23m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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14:00 - 18:35ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 35m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
R16 308United Airlines
Mon, Oct 12 - Mon, Oct 19
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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 - 8:20ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 55m1 stop Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl
R16 437Etihad Airways
Thu, Sep 17 - Thu, Oct 8
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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 550Etihad Airways
Thu, Jan 28 - Sun, Jan 31
Turkish Airlines Logo
18:50 - 18:20JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m1 stop Istanbul
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20:15 - 11:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
30h 45m1 stop Istanbul
R17 018Turkish Airlines
Tue, Sep 15 - Mon, Sep 21
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20:55 - 15:05JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 10m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
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19:20 - 4:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R17 647Qatar Airways
Wed, Sep 30 - Tue, Oct 6
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14:05 - 16:46JNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
33h 41m2 stops Doha Hamad Intl New York John F Kennedy Intl
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19:20 - 4:00ORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
25h 40m1 stop Doha Hamad Intl
R19 551Qatar Airways
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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 typical for this route right now.

Flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport usually cost between R15 679 and R19 486 in September.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was R15 986 on Virgin Atlantic (Sept 29–Oct 6).

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 663 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is R24 084 and R22 906 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

March

Cheapest flight

R9 904
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 13% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 15% 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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was R9 904 for a one-way ticket and R15 615 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 288 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 533 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.

Everything you need to know for your flight from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Johannesburg (JNB)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)