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

Currently priced at $919, 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 $920 and $953, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 16% 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 ($682), Turkish Airlines ($710), and RwandAir ($753).

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.

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 August. Prices are generally better when you fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $833.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago 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 flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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.

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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.

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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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Find a great deal and save up to 14% by booking at least 19 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $1,083.

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Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago

Most accurate provider	AranGrant 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$919 (Trip.com)
One-way from	$681 (Kiwi.com)
Popular in	August
Cheapest in	February
Average price	$1,089

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.

Thu 10/98:20 amJNB - ORD

2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/1310:15 amORD - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$919

Fri 6/139:50 amJNB - ORD

1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/206:15 amORD - JNB

2 stops43h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/29

$920

Wed 9/175:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 10/67:50 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$953

Thu 6/127:35 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop23h 35mSWISS

Thu 6/197:05 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 15mSWISS

Deal found 4/28

$976

Thu 11/1310:05 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop28h 40mBritish Airways

Tue 12/98:25 pmORD - JNB

2 stops29h 55mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/29

$984

Tue 5/139:15 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops27h 14mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/288:30 pmORD - JNB

1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$995

Mon 5/56:50 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop27h 10mDelta

Mon 5/121:30 pmORD - JNB

1 stop23h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$996

Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/287:05 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$999

Tue 5/1311:15 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops25h 30mDelta

Wed 5/281:08 pmMDW - JNB

2 stops25h 12mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$1,011

Sun 6/111:15 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop21h 55mKLM

Sun 6/84:20 pmORD - JNB

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/29

$1,030

Mon 5/58:40 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops32h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 5/126:18 pmORD - JNB

2 stops33h 02mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/28

$1,046

Thu 6/127:00 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1911:23 amORD - JNB

2 stops38h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$1,142

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Thu 10/98:20 amJNB - ORD

2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air

Mon 10/1310:15 amORD - JNB

1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$919

Fri 6/139:50 amJNB - ORD

1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways

Fri 6/206:15 amORD - JNB

2 stops43h 05mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/29

$920

Wed 9/175:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

Mon 10/67:50 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$953

Thu 6/127:35 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop23h 35mSWISS

Thu 6/197:05 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 15mSWISS

Deal found 4/28

$976

Sun 6/159:15 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops26h 03mBritish Airways

Fri 6/207:15 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/28

$987

Tue 5/139:15 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/288:30 pmORD - JNB

1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$995

Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/287:05 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$999

Tue 5/136:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops30h 58mDelta

Wed 5/2810:05 amORD - JNB

2 stops28h 15mDelta

Deal found 4/29

$1,011

Sun 6/111:15 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop21h 55mKLM

Sun 6/84:20 pmORD - JNB

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/29

$1,030

Thu 6/127:00 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops35h 30mUnited Airlines

Thu 6/1911:23 amORD - JNB

2 stops38h 12mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$1,142

Mon 6/235:00 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops31h 46mKenya Airways

Thu 7/107:00 amORD - JNB

2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/29

$1,188

Sun 8/108:40 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops34h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Tue 9/27:55 pmORD - JNB

2 stops31h 25mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/29

$1,203

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Discover last-minute flight deals from OR Tambo to Chicago. Data last updated April 29, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Tue 4/299:15 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop28h 00mBritish Airways

Sun 5/46:30 pmORD - JNB

2 stops29h 30mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/27

$1,019

Tue 4/292:30 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops24h 45mEthiopian Air

Sun 5/410:15 amORD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/28

$1,228

Tue 4/2911:15 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop22h 25mKLM

Sun 5/254:20 pmORD - JNB

1 stop22h 00mKLM

Deal found 4/29

$1,277

Tue 4/2911:20 amJNB - ORD

1 stop34h 05mCathay Pacific

Sun 5/44:00 pmORD - JNB

1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/28

$1,463

Wed 4/3012:10 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops32h 00mKenya Airways

Fri 5/27:10 amORD - JNB

2 stops34h 05mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/27

$1,176

Wed 4/308:40 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop25h 25mQatar Airways

Fri 5/27:20 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 40mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/28

$1,351

Mon 5/56:50 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop27h 10mDelta

Mon 5/121:30 pmORD - JNB

1 stop23h 10mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$996

Mon 5/58:40 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops32h 15mVirgin Atlantic

Mon 5/126:18 pmORD - JNB

2 stops33h 02mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 4/28

$1,046

Mon 5/58:00 amJNB - ORD

3 stops38h 05mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/126:15 amORD - JNB

2 stops26h 55mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$1,945

Mon 5/510:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops40h 25mEthiopian Air

Mon 5/1210:15 amORD - JNB

4 stops42h 20mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/28

$2,340

Tue 5/139:15 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/288:30 pmORD - JNB

1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$995

Tue 5/137:00 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop24h 55mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/287:05 pmORD - JNB

1 stop31h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$999

One-way flights from OR Tambo to Chicago
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Sun 5/189:50 amJNB - ORD

3 stops44h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/29

$681

Sun 8/319:50 amJNB - ORD

1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways

Deal found 4/28

$682

Mon 5/125:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines

Deal found 4/28

$710

Mon 5/54:50 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops29h 15mRwandAir

Deal found 4/28

$753

Thu 5/151:15 amJNB - ORD

2 stops47h 14mKenya Airways

Deal found 4/29

$788

Thu 8/71:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop32h 10mQatar Airways

Deal found 4/28

$802

Tue 5/131:55 pmJNB - ORD

1 stop32h 10mJetBlue

Deal found 4/29

$817

Thu 8/77:25 pmJNB - ORD

2 stops30h 35mBritish Airways

Deal found 4/28

$958

Sun 8/314:00 amJNB - ORD

3 stops35h 15mEthiopian Air

Deal found 4/29

$1,001

Thu 8/76:50 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops30h 50mAir France

Deal found 4/28

$1,010

Sun 8/316:50 pmJNB - MDW

2 stops30h 13mDelta

Deal found 4/28

$1,065

Fri 5/3011:20 amJNB - ORD

1 stop34h 05mCathay Pacific

Deal found 4/29

$1,508

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 10/9

8:20 am-8:15 am

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/13

10:15 am-1:05 pm

1 stop19h 50m

$919

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/13

9:50 am-8:45 am

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/20

6:15 am-8:20 am

2 stops43h 05m

$920

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/17

5:55 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/6

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$953

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/12

7:35 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 6/19

7:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop31h 15m

$976

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/15

9:15 pm-4:18 pm

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/20

7:15 pm-9:25 am

1 stop31h 10m

$987

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

9:15 pm-11:45 am

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

8:30 pm-9:25 am

1 stop29h 55m

$995

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

7:00 pm-12:55 pm

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

7:05 pm-9:20 am

1 stop31h 15m

$999

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

6:50 pm-6:48 pm

2 stops30h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 5/28

10:05 am-9:20 pm

2 stops28h 15m

$1,011

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/13

11:15 pm-5:45 pm

2 stops25h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 5/28

1:08 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops25h 12m

$1,011

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 6/1

11:15 pm-2:10 pm

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/8

4:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,030

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
AranGrant	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Justfly.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
Ovago	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Thrive Travel	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 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 AranGrant to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago flight deals on Cheapflights vs. AranGrant >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 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 flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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.

Rainfall in Chicago by month

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.

Temperature in Chicago by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

To help decide which airline to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago, see what other customers have to say about Delta, KLM and SWISS. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

KLM

7.8

Good

1,333 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

SWISS

7.5

Good

1,588 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Cathay Pacific

7.5

Good

852 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Qatar Airways

7.4

Good

3,563 reviews

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,936 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Aaron,Oct 2024

TUS - LAX

Delta has consistently been the best U.S. airline for my travels and this flight was no exception

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago round-trip?
Currently priced at $919, 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 $920 and $953, respectively. Ethiopian Air is currently priced 16% 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 ($682), Turkish Airlines ($710), and RwandAir ($753).
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 6 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Chicago

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
British Airways	Cheapest$723	Average$1,048	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time70%
Ethiopian Air	Cheapest$826	Average$925	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time72%
Turkish Airlines	Cheapest$838	Average$885	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time77%
KLM	Cheapest$936	Average$1,164	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$953	Average$1,053	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$1,018	Average$1,544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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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 April 25, 2025.

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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 April 29, 2025.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Chicago

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Chicago. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 29, 2025.