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$659+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to O'Hare Intl (ORD)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
May 20 — May 271
Tue 5/20
Tue 5/27
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to O'Hare Intl (ORD). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated May 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$975
(SWISS)

One-way from

$659
(oojo)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,001
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 15, 2025.

This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure SWISS is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/157:35 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Sun 6/228:15 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 05mSWISS
Deal found 5/15$975
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/169:50 amJNB - ORD
2 stops44h 35mEtihad Airways
Thu 9/41:35 pmORD - JNB
2 stops35h 45mEtihad Airways
Deal found 5/15$985
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/1310:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 32mBritish Airways
Thu 12/46:35 pmORD - JNB
2 stops28h 55mBritish Airways
Deal found 5/15$987
This Air France deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Air France is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/284:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$996
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/166:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Wed 5/2811:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 15mDelta
Deal found 5/15$997
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kenya Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/141:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops42h 32mKenya Airways
Mon 7/1410:37 amORD - JNB
2 stops46h 13mKenya Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,067
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/159:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 03mAmerican Airlines
Mon 7/145:40 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,170
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure flightsite.co.za is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/291:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways
Sun 7/66:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 10mQatar Airways
Deal found 5/15$1,478
This Emirates deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Emirates is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/2910:20 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Sun 7/68:35 pmORD - JNB
1 stop41h 15mEmirates
Deal found 5/15$1,524
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Ethiopian Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/132:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
3 stops41h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 5/15$1,537
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/299:20 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops23h 56mUnited Airlines
Sun 7/67:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops27h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/15$1,638
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Tue 10/711:20 amJNB - ORD
1 stop34h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 10/174:00 pmORD - JNB
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 5/15$2,484

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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

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O'Hare Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

7:35 pm-3:55 pm

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/22

8:15 pm-9:20 am

2 stops30h 05m

$975

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/16

9:50 am-11:25 pm

2 stops44h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

1:35 pm-8:20 am

2 stops35h 45m

$985

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 6/14

1:15 am-12:47 pm

2 stops42h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

10:37 am-3:50 pm

2 stops46h 13m

$1,067

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

9:15 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

5:40 pm-7:00 am

1 stop30h 20m

$1,170

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

7:25 pm-1:50 pm

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

10:30 pm-7:00 am

1 stop25h 30m

$1,189

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 7/1

7:25 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops27h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/1

4:36 pm-9:25 am

2 stops33h 49m

$1,218

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/29

1:55 pm-3:05 pm

1 stop32h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

6:00 am-4:10 pm

2 stops27h 10m

$1,478

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/29

10:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

8:35 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop41h 15m

$1,524

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/29

9:20 pm-2:16 pm

2 stops23h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

7:00 am-5:45 pm

2 stops27h 45m

$1,638

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

10:55 am-8:15 am

3 stops28h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/14

10:15 am-6:30 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$1,995

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Compare providers for flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightnetworkPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust AranGrant the most. AranGrant has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to O'Hare Intl from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 68 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to ORD?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 15, 2025.

When flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the evening.

Rainfall in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport ranges from 1.7 - 4.9 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

Temperature in O'Hare Intl by month

Plan your trip to O'Hare Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing O'Hare Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to O'Hare Intl. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to O'Hare Intl. Reviews last updated May 15, 2025.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
865 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
SWISS
7.5
Good
1,595 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,571 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.
Etihad Airways
7.4
Good
1,206 reviews
Emirates
8.0
Very good
3,230 reviews

Food

7.8

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport round-trip?

    SWISS, at $975, was found to be the cheapest airline from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Etihad Airways and Kenya Airways. Users have found that SWISS is 14% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Etihad Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $659. Qatar Airways flights start at $760 while deals on JetBlue start at $832 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (average of $245). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $321). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,070FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$826Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
DeltaCheapest$953Average$1,111FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$978Average$1,219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$1,018Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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