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$656+ 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 4/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — CHI
Dec 28 — Jan 41
Sat 12/28
Sat 1/4
1 adult, Economy
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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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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 December 23, 2024.

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AranGrant
3 stars

Most trusted provider

AranGrant
3 stars

Round-trip from

$6,191
(AranGrant)

One-way from

$656
(oojo)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$1,174
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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Chicago
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 December 23, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/2310:00 pmJNB - ORD
2 stops28h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/301:15 pmORD - JNB
2 stops21h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/22$1,055
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/237:40 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops28h 30mDelta
Mon 12/3011:48 amMDW - JNB
2 stops23h 12mDelta
Deal found 12/22$1,059
This British Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 British Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/279:15 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop27h 45mBritish Airways
Sun 12/298:34 pmORD - JNB
2 stops29h 46mBritish Airways
Deal found 12/22$1,698
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/277:45 pmJNB - ORD
1 stop26h 45mQatar Airways
Sun 12/297:05 pmORD - JNB
1 stop24h 50mQatar Airways
Deal found 12/22$1,802
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/278:20 amJNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/297:05 pmORD - JNB
3 stops31h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/22$2,220
This Ethiopian Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 12/2310:15 amJNB - ORD
3 stops53h 25mEthiopian Air
Mon 12/309:45 amORD - JNB
2 stops39h 40mEthiopian Air
Deal found 12/22$2,294
This RwandAir deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 RwandAir is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/223:10 amJNB - ORD
2 stops43h 20mRwandAir
Mon 12/307:05 pmORD - JNB
2 stops36h 25mRwandAir
Deal found 12/22$2,725
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/273:20 pmJNB - MDW
2 stops26h 03mLATAM Airlines
Sun 12/295:03 pmMDW - JNB
3 stops35h 22mLATAM Airlines
Deal found 12/22$4,399

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/1

9:10 pm-12:15 pm

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

4:55 pm-7:00 am

1 stop31h 05m

$6,191

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/1

7:25 pm-11:59 pm

2 stops35h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 4/29

8:35 pm-7:00 am

1 stop27h 25m

$6,758

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

5:55 pm-9:50 am

1 stop22h 55m

$656

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

8:20 am-8:05 am

2 stops30h 45m

$700

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 4/1

1:15 am-5:44 pm

2 stops47h 29m

$787

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

6:50 pm-10:24 pm

2 stops34h 34m

$871

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/27

7:25 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$890

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 12/29

7:25 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop29h 35m

$1,148

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

9:55 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop31h 29m

$1,165

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/30

4:50 pm-1:24 pm

3 stops52h 34m

$1,223

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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 December.
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
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
oojoPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
SmartFaresPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 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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Travel insights for flights from OR Tambo to Chicago

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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 December 20, 2024.

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 $317). 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 December 23, 2024.

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

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Chicago by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

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 December 23, 2024.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
3,400 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,594 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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
1,345 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,790 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Air France
7.4
Good
1,503 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,400 reviews

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

8.2

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Currently priced at $6,191, British Airways will fly you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago and back. In addition to British Airways, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip.

  • 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 Turkish Airlines ($656), Ethiopian Air ($700), and Kenya Airways ($787).

  • 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 $317). 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 Chicago

Discover the top 4 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 December 23, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
British AirwaysCheapest$723Average$1,023FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Ethiopian AirCheapest$821Average$925FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
DeltaCheapest$909Average$1,038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$1,018Average$1,399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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