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$646+ 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 3/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Feb 24 — Mar 31
Mon 2/24
Mon 3/3
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago O'Hare Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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 February 19, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$893
(Ethiopian Air)

One-way from

$646
(Gotogate)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$956
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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 February 19, 2025.

This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Mon 4/142:30 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 35mEthiopian Air
Tue 4/2910:15 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 2/19$893
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Sun 4/136:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Sat 4/263:30 pmORD - JNB
1 stop21h 10mDelta
Deal found 2/19$959
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 4/295:50 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 50mTurkish Airlines
Sun 5/47:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/19$984
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/129:15 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops27h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/156:30 pmORD - JNB
2 stops30h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,012
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 KLM is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/1511:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 25mKLM
Tue 4/294:20 pmORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mKLM
Deal found 2/19$1,014
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/319:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop21h 40mBritish Airways
Tue 9/29:15 pmORD - JNB
1 stop26h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,015
This flightsite.co.za deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Fri 3/2112:10 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 48mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/287:35 amORD - JNB
2 stops25h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,022
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 4/1612:10 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops36h 45mKenya Airways
Thu 5/17:20 amORD - JNB
2 stops33h 55mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,053
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Wed 3/1210:00 amJNB - ORD
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
Sat 3/152:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,107
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Wed 4/1610:20 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 25mEmirates
Tue 4/298:35 pmORD - JNB
1 stop30h 40mEmirates
Deal found 2/19$1,113
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/211:20 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop33h 10mQatar Airways
Fri 3/287:50 pmORD - JNB
1 stop25h 05mQatar Airways
Deal found 2/19$1,230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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.
Tue 6/103:05 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 10mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/148:00 amORD - JNB
2 stops26h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$1,287

Find flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl within your budget

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 February 19, 2025.

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Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 4/14

2:30 pm-8:05 am

2 stops24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

10:15 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 55m

$893

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 4/13

6:50 pm-3:00 pm

1 stop27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 4/27

1:15 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop23h 25m

$959

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/29

5:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 5/4

7:50 pm-10:35 am

1 stop31h 45m

$984

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

9:15 pm-5:28 pm

2 stops27h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

6:30 pm-7:30 am

2 stops30h 00m

$1,012

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/15

11:15 pm-2:40 pm

1 stop22h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

4:20 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop22h 00m

$1,014

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 7/31

9:15 pm-11:55 am

1 stop21h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/2

9:15 pm-7:00 am

1 stop26h 45m

$1,015

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/21

12:10 pm-12:58 pm

2 stops31h 48m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 3/28

7:35 am-4:00 pm

2 stops25h 25m

$1,022

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/16

5:00 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops31h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 4/28

7:20 am-3:50 pm

2 stops25h 30m

$1,053

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 3/12

10:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/15

2:10 pm-8:35 am

1 stop35h 25m

$1,107

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/16

10:20 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

8:35 pm-10:15 am

1 stop30h 40m

$1,113

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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 O'Hare Intl in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport-Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 84 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 February 19, 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 February 19, 2025.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,236 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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.

KLM
7.8
Good
1,333 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
1,568 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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
821 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,283 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Overall

8.1

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?

    Ethiopian Air, at $893, 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 Delta and Turkish Airlines. Users have found that Ethiopian Air is 21% 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 Qatar Airways, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $646. Turkish Airlines flights start at $697 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at $773 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 4 airlines flying from OR Tambo to O'Hare Intl

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$821Average$884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$953Average$1,053FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,020Average$1,419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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