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$693+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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 January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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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 January 16, 2025.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$897
(Lufthansa)

One-way from

$693
(oojo)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$930
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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 January 16, 2025.

This Lufthansa deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Lufthansa is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/67:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops24h 40mMultiple Airlines
Thu 2/204:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop21h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$897
This Justfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Justfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1710:40 amJNB - ORD
2 stops32h 25mLufthansa
Mon 3/247:00 pmORD - JNB
2 stops38h 10mLufthansa
Deal found 1/15$902
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Thu 2/610:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops28h 23mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/202:00 pmORD - JNB
2 stops20h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/15$940
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 2/147:40 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops29h 49mDelta
Fri 2/2112:45 pmORD - JNB
2 stops25h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/15$958
This KLM deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Thu 2/611:55 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 37mKLM
Thu 2/2012:15 pmORD - JNB
2 stops25h 45mKLM
Deal found 1/16$963
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/12:35 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops25h 05mEthiopian Air
Sat 3/89:45 amORD - JNB
1 stop26h 15mEthiopian Air
Deal found 1/15$975
This Kenya Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/51:15 amJNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mKenya Airways
Thu 2/207:05 amORD - JNB
2 stops43h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/15$981
This OneTravel deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 OneTravel is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/29:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop24h 35mBritish Airways
Sat 5/174:40 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 20mBritish Airways
Deal found 1/15$1,002
This Turkish Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Turkish Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/25:55 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Sat 4/57:39 pmORD - JNB
2 stops55h 56mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,081
This SWISS deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 3/28:25 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 50mSWISS
Sun 3/95:10 pmORD - JNB
1 stop34h 15mSWISS
Deal found 1/16$1,182
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 1/159:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop25h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/196:45 pmORD - JNB
2 stops31h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/15$1,300
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Fri 5/211:20 amJNB - ORD
1 stop34h 05mCathay Pacific
Fri 5/164:05 pmORD - JNB
1 stop32h 35mCathay Pacific
Deal found 1/15$4,332

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/6

7:35 pm-12:15 pm

2 stops24h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

4:10 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop21h 25m

$897

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/17

10:40 am-12:05 pm

2 stops32h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 3/24

7:00 pm-4:10 pm

2 stops38h 10m

$902

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/6

10:00 pm-6:23 pm

2 stops28h 23m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

2:00 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops20h 35m

$940

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/14

7:40 pm-5:29 pm

2 stops29h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 2/21

12:45 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 15m

$958

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/6

11:55 pm-5:32 pm

2 stops25h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

12:15 pm-10:00 pm

2 stops25h 45m

$963

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 3/1

2:35 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 3/8

9:45 am-8:00 pm

1 stop26h 15m

$975

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 2/5

1:15 am-9:55 am

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 2/20

7:05 am-10:55 am

2 stops43h 50m

$981

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

9:15 pm-2:50 pm

1 stop24h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/17

4:40 pm-7:00 am

2 stops31h 20m

$1,002

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

5:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/5

7:39 pm-10:35 am

2 stops55h 56m

$1,081

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 3/2

8:25 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 3/9

5:10 pm-10:25 am

1 stop34h 15m

$1,182

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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 January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GurufarePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OneTravelPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 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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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 January 10, 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 $320). 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 January 16, 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 January 16, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Ethiopian Air and Kenya Airways from Johannesburg to Chicago to help guide your decision. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

KLM
7.8
Good
1,339 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Cathay Pacific
7.5
Good
823 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

SWISS
7.5
Good
1,598 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews

Entertainment

7.9

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.6

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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

    Lufthansa, at $902, 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 United Airlines and Delta. Users have found that Lufthansa is 20% 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 $693. RwandAir flights start at $772 while deals on Ethiopian Air start at $777 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 $320). 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

Discover the top 4 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$821Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$909Average$1,051FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,020Average$1,425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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