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

Currently priced at $933, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $936 and $950, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 14% 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 Qatar Airways ($572), Etihad Airways ($675), and Turkish Airlines ($745).

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chicago 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 when rainfall is around 1.7 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chicago, 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).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

British Airways, Delta and Ethiopian Air are the most popular airlines when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Users have found that leaving on a Friday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 16% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago lean towards being more expensive in December. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $807.

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.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights typically cost between $1,046 and $1,350 in September. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $933 on Etihad Airways (Sep 11-Sep 18).

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Popular in	December
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Average price	$1,195

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Thu 9/119:50 amJNB - ORD

1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 9/181:55 pmORD - JNB

1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/27

$933

Mon 9/159:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop31h 19mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 9/265:31 pmORD - JNB

1 stop19h 09mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/29

$936

Mon 9/157:00 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/269:44 pmORD - JNB

2 stops37h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$950

Thu 11/68:20 amJNB - ORD

2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/109:45 amORD - JNB

1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/29

$953

Mon 10/209:50 amJNB - ORD

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/306:45 amORD - JNB

2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$958

Thu 11/137:35 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 12/44:28 pmORD - JNB

2 stops31h 07mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/28

$985

Mon 9/159:55 pmJNB - MDW

1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 9/2612:43 pmMDW - JNB

1 stop23h 57mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/28

$1,001

Mon 9/159:55 pmJNB - MDW

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Fri 9/2610:35 amMDW - JNB

1 stop26h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$1,006

Mon 9/1511:15 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops25h 44mKLM

Fri 9/264:15 pmORD - JNB

1 stop22h 05mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,011

Mon 9/156:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops28h 30mDelta

Fri 9/265:30 amORD - JNB

1 stop31h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$1,019

Mon 9/156:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops28h 30mAir France

Fri 9/264:15 pmORD - JNB

2 stops33h 15mAir France

Deal found 7/29

$1,059

Fri 8/16:50 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops29h 20mAir France

Thu 8/286:17 pmMDW - JNB

2 stops31h 33mAir France

Deal found 7/28

$1,610

Best flights from OR Tambo to Chicago
Discover carefully curated flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated July 30, 2025.

Thu 9/119:50 amJNB - ORD

1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways

Thu 9/181:55 pmORD - JNB

1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/27

$933

Mon 9/159:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop31h 19mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 9/265:31 pmORD - JNB

1 stop19h 09mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/29

$936

Mon 9/157:00 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops30h 25mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/269:44 pmORD - JNB

2 stops37h 01mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/29

$950

Thu 11/68:20 amJNB - ORD

2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air

Mon 11/109:45 amORD - JNB

1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/29

$953

Mon 10/209:50 amJNB - ORD

2 stops33h 50mMultiple Airlines

Thu 10/306:45 amORD - JNB

2 stops42h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/28

$958

Thu 11/137:35 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 12/44:28 pmORD - JNB

2 stops31h 07mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/28

$985

Mon 9/159:55 pmJNB - MDW

1 stop26h 40mDelta

Fri 9/2610:35 amMDW - JNB

1 stop26h 05mDelta

Deal found 7/29

$1,006

Mon 9/1511:15 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops25h 44mKLM

Fri 9/264:15 pmORD - JNB

1 stop22h 05mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,011

Mon 9/156:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops28h 30mAir France

Fri 9/264:15 pmORD - JNB

2 stops33h 15mAir France

Deal found 7/29

$1,059

Mon 9/159:55 pmJNB - MDW

1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic

Fri 9/2612:43 pmMDW - JNB

1 stop23h 57mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 7/28

$1,001

Mon 9/156:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops28h 30mDelta

Fri 9/265:30 amORD - JNB

1 stop31h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$1,019

Fri 12/1211:59 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops26h 37mKLM

Tue 1/61:00 pmMDW - JNB

2 stops25h 05mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$6,744

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Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago. Data last updated July 30, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 7/301:25 amJNB - ORD

2 stops27h 18mKenya Airways

Wed 11/127:30 amORD - JNB

2 stops24h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/30

$1,495

Thu 7/319:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop30h 35mDelta

Wed 11/126:10 pmORD - JNB

2 stops33h 40mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$1,070

Fri 8/16:50 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops29h 20mAir France

Thu 8/286:17 pmMDW - JNB

2 stops31h 33mAir France

Deal found 7/28

$1,610

Fri 8/111:15 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops26h 25mKLM

Thu 8/281:08 pmMDW - JNB

2 stops25h 12mKLM

Deal found 7/29

$1,802

Mon 8/42:30 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air

Mon 8/2510:15 amORD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 7/28

$3,490

Mon 8/411:20 amJNB - ORD

1 stop34h 05mCathay Pacific

Mon 8/254:00 pmORD - JNB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 7/28

$3,776

Mon 8/45:00 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways

Mon 8/2510:35 amORD - JNB

2 stops41h 20mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/28

$3,831

Mon 8/411:15 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops26h 25mDelta

Mon 8/259:30 amMDW - JNB

2 stops28h 50mDelta

Deal found 7/28

$7,833

Thu 8/146:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops28h 23mKLM

Thu 8/285:10 pmORD - JNB

1 stop32h 40mKLM

Deal found 7/28

$1,142

Thu 8/147:25 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop25h 25mBritish Airways

Thu 8/285:40 pmORD - JNB

1 stop32h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/28

$1,149

Thu 8/149:20 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops24h 56mUnited Airlines

Thu 8/282:20 pmORD - JNB

1 stop20h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$1,212

Thu 8/146:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops33h 44mAir France

Thu 8/286:20 pmORD - JNB

2 stops31h 30mAir France

Deal found 7/28

$1,337

One-way flights from OR Tambo to Chicago
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Mon 9/221:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 7/30

$572

Thu 9/259:50 amJNB - ORD

2 stops41h 59mEtihad Airways

Deal found 7/30

$675

Wed 10/159:50 amJNB - ORD

2 stops37h 23mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$690

Sat 12/137:10 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$745

Sun 9/288:25 pmJNB - MDW

3 stops50h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/30

$763

Sat 9/131:25 amJNB - ORD

2 stops41h 51mKenya Airways

Deal found 7/30

$783

Tue 10/143:10 amJNB - ORD

2 stops42h 55mRwandAir

Deal found 7/30

$854

Sun 9/289:55 pmJNB - MDW

1 stop30h 41mDelta

Deal found 7/30

$864

Wed 10/1511:15 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops26h 10mKLM

Deal found 7/30

$866

Sun 9/286:50 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops30h 45mAir France

Deal found 7/30

$876

Mon 1/510:00 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop28h 45mBritish Airways

Deal found 7/29

$911

Sat 1/1010:25 amJNB - ORD

1 stop36h 30mEmirates

Deal found 7/28

$925

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JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/11

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/18

1:55 pm-8:20 am

1 stop35h 25m

$933

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

9:55 pm-10:14 pm

1 stop31h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

5:31 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop19h 09m

$936

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

7:00 pm-6:25 pm

2 stops30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

9:44 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops37h 01m

$950

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

8:20 am-7:40 am

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/10

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$953

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 10/20

9:50 am-12:40 pm

2 stops33h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 10/30

6:45 am-8:20 am

2 stops42h 35m

$958

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/13

7:35 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops26h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/4

4:28 pm-7:35 am

2 stops31h 07m

$985

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

9:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/26

12:43 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 57m

$1,001

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

9:55 pm-5:35 pm

1 stop26h 40m

Chicago Midway

Fri 9/26

10:35 am-7:40 pm

1 stop26h 05m

$1,006

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

11:15 pm-5:59 pm

2 stops25h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

4:15 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 05m

$1,011

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/15

6:50 pm-4:20 pm

2 stops28h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/26

5:30 am-7:40 pm

1 stop31h 10m

$1,019

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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?

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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago 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 CHI?

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 11% 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?

Amsterdam (AMS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% 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?

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?

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 22h 02m.

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

Flights via Amsterdam (AMS) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 2h 50m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta, and KLM 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.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,980 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

KLM

7.8

Good

1,383 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Air France

7.5

Good

1,465 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,607 reviews

Emirates

8.1

Very good

3,299 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Anonymous,Jun 2025

ATH - EWR

Best flight I taken. Airline stewards were very attentive and creative a very comfortable environment. Food was plentiful, gave a variety for each meal and delicious.

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What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago round-trip?
Currently priced at $933, Etihad Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to Etihad Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Virgin Atlantic and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $936 and $950, respectively. Etihad Airways is currently priced 14% 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 Qatar Airways ($572), Etihad Airways ($675), and Turkish Airlines ($745).
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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago (average of $245). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago 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 7 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$665	Average$1,060	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$824	Average$1,090	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$866	Average$919	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
Etihad Airways	Cheapest$889	Average$1,105	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$954	Average$1,611	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$955	Average$1,092	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
KLM	Cheapest$978	Average$1,089	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%

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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago are usually found in February or October, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

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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 July 25, 2025.

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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 July 30, 2025.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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