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$561+ Cheap flights from OR Tambo (JNB) to Chicago (CHI)

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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Dec 4 — Dec 111
Thu 12/4
Thu 12/11
1 adult, Economy
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This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/137:10 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Thu 12/411:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/3$931
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/267:05 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Tue 12/3011:50 amORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 11/4$943
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 11/1311:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 12/49:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/3$985
This travelstart.ae deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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 travelstart.ae is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:59 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Sat 1/104:25 pmORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 11/3$989
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Sat 12/1311:59 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Sat 1/102:30 pmORD - JNB
2 stops34h 20mDelta
Deal found 11/3$1,006
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Thu 11/1311:59 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops26h 14mKLM
Thu 12/411:15 amORD - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKLM
Deal found 11/2$1,007
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/4. 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 oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/262:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Tue 12/309:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 11/4$1,058
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 12/1710:00 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops26h 31mDelta
Wed 12/243:29 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops33h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/1$1,232
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Thu 12/1811:59 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops26h 19mKLM
Thu 12/2511:48 amMDW - JNB
2 stops26h 17mKLM
Deal found 11/3$1,824
This Virgin Atlantic deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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 Virgin Atlantic is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/179:55 pmJNB - MDW
1 stop33h 52mVirgin Atlantic
Wed 12/243:29 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops33h 06mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 11/1$1,953
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/3. 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.
Thu 12/1811:59 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Thu 12/259:50 amMDW - JNB
1 stop25h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/3$2,253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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 12/129:55 pmJNB - MDW
1 stop25h 49mDelta
Tue 1/61:28 pmMDW - JNB
2 stops24h 37mDelta
Deal found 11/2$6,025

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from OR Tambo (JNB) to Chicago (CHI). 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 November 4, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$928
(Turkish Airlines)

One-way from

$561
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,049
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($57 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($15 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Chicago 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 November 4, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago that are best for you.

Fly from

OR Tambo

Fly to

Chicago

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

7:05 pm-11:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

11:25 am-10:35 am

1 stop40h 10m

$928

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/26

7:05 pm-10:05 am

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/30

11:50 am-10:50 am

1 stop39h 00m

$943

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

11:59 pm-2:20 pm

1 stop22h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

4:25 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop21h 40m

$989

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

8:20 am-8:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/29

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$1,022

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/13

11:59 pm-9:47 pm

2 stops29h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/10

2:00 pm-8:50 am

2 stops34h 50m

$1,060

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/11

5:00 pm-12:43 pm

2 stops27h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 1/4

6:45 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 05m

$1,135

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/17

10:00 pm-4:54 pm

2 stops26h 54m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 12/24

1:22 pm-8:35 am

2 stops35h 13m

$1,177

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 12/6

5:00 pm-5:46 pm

2 stops32h 46m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/3

8:00 am-12:25 am

2 stops32h 25m

$1,197

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 12/17

10:00 pm-4:31 pm

2 stops26h 31m

Chicago Midway

Wed 12/24

3:29 pm-8:35 am

2 stops33h 06m

$1,232

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/25

9:55 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop21h 06m

Chicago Midway

Sun 3/29

6:45 pm-7:40 pm

2 stops65h 55m

$1,451

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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 Chicago in November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice 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 flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate 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 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 Chicago

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Chicago from OR Tambo with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from OR Tambo to Chicago. Price data was last updated on October 31, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, you should look to book at least 69 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of $801). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $984). 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 CHI?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo to Chicago. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 4, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 10% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 63% of 1-stop itineraries from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Abu Dhabi (AUH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $859.

What’s the fastest layover option from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 20h 33m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 46m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chicago. 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 Chicago. Reviews last updated November 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, KLM, and United Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
KLM
7.7
Good
1,405 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,998 reviews
Delta
7.9
Good
8,002 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Jim,Nov 2025

AVL - ATL

The exit row seats without a seat in front are great for leg room but don’t have a fold out entertainment console so you’re forced to use the screen several feet in front of you (there is, at least, a remote). Best to bring a tablet loaded with entertainment or a book.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Chicago. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Turkish Airlines, KLM, and Delta can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in just under 22h 21m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 10m. The distance between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago is about 8704 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Currently priced at $843, Ethiopian Air will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to Ethiopian Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $846 and $866, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 21% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago are Etihad Airways ($652), Turkish Airlines ($686), and Virgin Atlantic ($1,314).

  • Can I find deals for flights from OR Tambo to Chicago that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Chicago?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from OR Tambo to Chicago?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago 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?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of $801). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in August is currently the most expensive (average of $984). 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 Chicago

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo to Chicago. 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 November 4, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapest$843Average$1,090FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$846Average$1,105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$866Average$919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
United AirlinesCheapest$954Average$1,544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$967Average$1,104FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
KLMCheapest$999Average$1,089FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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