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$600 Find Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$827
Overall average: $959
Ethiopian Air
화 2/24월 4/6
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$600
Typical prices: $657-$914
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목 3/19
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
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Ethiopian Air
Cheapest • from $827 (round-trip)
Delta
Best reviews • 7.9 score
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When to book
2 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 15% compared to booking last minute.
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Cheapest • 13% price drop
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl (JNB-ORD)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl

화, 2월 24 - 월, 4월 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$827Ethiopian Air
수, 3월 4 - 수, 3월 11
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 1:05 pm
ORD
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JNB
19h 50m
1 stop
$832Ethiopian Air
수, 2월 18 - 수, 4월 22
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
25h 10m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$837Ethiopian Air
수, 3월 4 - 수, 3월 11
Etihad Airways Logo
9:50 am - 7:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 45m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
2:10 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 10m
1 stop
$866Etihad Airways
화, 2월 24 - 월, 4월 6
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
$868Turkish Airlines
수, 2월 25 - 월, 4월 6
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$869Ethiopian Air
수, 2월 18 - 수, 4월 22
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:05 pm - 10:05 am
JNB
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ORD
23h 00m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:10 pm - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 20m
1 stop
$871Turkish Airlines
수, 2월 25 - 일, 4월 19
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$920Ethiopian Air
화, 2월 24 - 수, 4월 8
Turkish Airlines Logo
7:10 pm - 10:05 am
JNB
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ORD
22h 55m
1 stop
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:25 am - 10:30 am
ORD
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JNB
40h 05m
1 stop
$932Turkish Airlines
수, 2월 25 - 수, 4월 8
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 7:40 am
JNB
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ORD
31h 20m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
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$945Ethiopian Air
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is February, where tickets cost $959 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,385 and $1,286 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 25 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$600
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 25% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 4% lower on average.
Flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport

When to book flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $600 for a one-way ticket and $827 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Johannesburg and Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    A passport is required to fly from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    We unfortunately don’t have that data for this specific route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Johannesburg and Chicago O'Hare Airport, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago, Delta or KLM?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Johannesburg to Chicago are Delta and KLM. With an average price for the route of $1,092 and an overall rating of 7.9, Delta is the most popular choice. KLM is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $1,089 and an overall rating of 7.7.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Johannesburg is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Chicago O'Hare Airport with an airline and back to Johannesburg with another airline. Booking your flights between Johannesburg and ORD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Johannesburg to Chicago O'Hare Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Chicago O'Hare Airport from Johannesburg up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Johannesburg to Chicago. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
DeltaOverall score based on 8153 reviews
7.2Food
8.1Boarding
7.9Comfort
7.8Entertainment
8.5Crew
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Comfort seating was on the tight side. Maybe it was a smaller plane(?)

10.0 ExcellentG, Feb 2026
FLL - ATL
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Comfort seating was on the tight side. Maybe it was a smaller plane(?)

I didn't take this flight. I changed the flight. Why am I getting surveys and notifications on flights that I change. Seems like a defect with Kayak.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Timing, quality of service, promptness and courtesy of the staff

It was last minute due to weather - considering - it was amazing! Good smiles, friendly staff and they were making sure we knew what was going on when and where.

delta last minute gave me a boarding pass for a different flight with no confirmation that they were changing it

The service from the flight attendants were of supreme quality. They greeted and treated everyone with a wide smile. This is totally absent nowadays. Kudos to them!!!!

Excellent flight and got us around tough weather. Only issue was seat TV did not work and crew tried to reboot.

Very large passenger too space from my own seat. Arm board couldn’t be lowered because of his size. It wads very uncomfortable trip, as the flight was full couldn’t move anywhere having back pain because of the position in which I was the entire flight.

was sitting in the jet bridge for 10 minutes in -20 degree weather waiting for my bag

Empty seats next to me - wish it had been for a longer flight!!

I’m grateful for the KLM Air France shuttle bus service to Ottawa. However due to construction and other issues related to the chaotic Uber pickup system at YUL, it’s a challenge to find the Kelios bus service to Ottawa. The signs are not clear or even available. No staff to guide passengers. It’s a stressful experience.

Flight was on time, staff are friendly and helpful onboard.

Terrible last row seats many seats available but no offer to move to better seat

Delay on my previous leg, had to run to catch my flight. But that happens. Overall ok.

At the airport, terrible, I do not want to even remember it. It was too humiliating for a business class passenger.

They forgot to serve food and the crew was very unfriendly. Never experienced such a bad KLM flight. Usually fly from Toronto. New York was different.

Couldn’t get boarding pass in SLC even with help from a redcoat, so had to find a desk in AMS to get boarding pass. Technical problems so not sure why. Very inconvenient. The KLM app is not as user friendly as most apps. Also had to wait almost an hour on the tarmac for a fuel truck, which caused us to miss a connecting bus in LUX.

The immigration hall in Amsterdam was understaffed, so passport checking was slower than it should be for a major airport. They need to get the automatic readers up and running for non EU passport holders. Waiting in line after a long flight feels a bit abusive.

First of all we couldn’t check in online, then we learn at the airport we were on stand by for KLM’s mistake of overbooking. The seats were not comfy at all. Our luggage got lost.

United Airlines is my preferred airlines and I am thankful for Gary who also help support me on the phone to switch my flight literally last min.

This Japanese airline provides great service and very helpful in assisting their passengers.

Seated dude next to me even though lots of empty rows. But main thing was we sat on the tarmac after landing for 30 minutes because of, in the words of the dude who sat next to me, “operational incompetence”. We got changing directions about where to pick up gate checked bags. Pilot and flight attendant were awesome though.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

I so appreciate the crew members on each flight of United. They are outstanding.

Reliable, nice crew, I fly often on that flight and I like it all.

Perfect flight. Smooth flight. Arrived 20 minutes early at destination. Excellent service.

The flights were on time which was great give. It was holiday travel season and there’d been some weather issues. The only complaint and this is every time with United is the terrible seat design. The head rest is not built for comfort and having my neck bent forward for a cross country trip reminded me while I try not to take United flights as a rule.

Everything was absolutely wonderful from check in to baggage claim. Staff was very professional and sweet. Will definitely recommend United to family and friends.

The staff was nice, however boarding taking 2 hours. That’s insane. Overall very bad experience, a lot of turbulence and when landed in Chicago was horrible. I don’t think I’ll flight with UA again.

Dirty and smelly lavatory and toilets in Wamos Air operated flights

Good flight. There were a few issues with the flat bed. It was some technical issues. Otherwise everything was good

The crew could have been more friendly and could have offered to make the beds. Also, Ethiad should have more vegetarian food options.

From the start of my vacation at Logan Airport, Boston it was chaotic. I'm praying my flight home is better .I'm grateful that we landed safe

The flight was over 1 hour late taking off ,when I arrived in Abu Dhabi ,I missed my connecting flight to Bangkok so I had to wait almost 6 hours for my flight arriving in Bangkok at 6:30 am ,So I missed a whole day of my vacation and my hotel room sat empty so I paid for hotel days that I was not there. In Abu Dhabi there was a woman that worked the desk at transfers that was so professional, courteous , helpful,and may I say absolutely beautiful .she got me food vouchers for my layover and was a very calming presence. Besides that I will never use Etihad again I will pay the Xtra money . I'm sure they won't read or see this but it's my "2 cents" I'll use an airline that respects me and my hard earned dollars

On this flight...fine. The one from India to Abu Dahbi, awful.

Kayak and Aran grant issuing business class tickets without lounge access and sometimes 1 or 2 connections in economy class. It’s very disappointing to find out that after buying the ticket. Never buy tickets on kayak and Aran grant again

We have paid premium price for a business class Cabinet and we have received the old 777 with the following apart business class that is not to standard. It was very disappointing and it’s a very bad reputation for a premium airline company. This aeroplane should be the commission from being as a business class. We will pass this knowledge to our colleagues because the quality of business class in Etihad is not consistent and it is a lucky dip that sometimes you’re getting a good aeroplane and sometimes you’re getting their 30 years old aeroplane. The crew of the aeroplane have apologise and said that they hate this aeroplane and they have complained about it multiple times as well. Obviously Etihad is putting the economy in front of the Customer Experience. For the future we will not take this risk anymore and will fly with established company like emirates.

Very disappointing #1 - You have to pay extra to use the business lounge, or else you sit in the cold airport for 7 hours and fall sick #2 - Did an awful job with boarding, they turned on the "last call" notice on the monitor made the passengers come running to the gate, once the passengers came close the crew would tell them - hey we are not boarding yet, this included passengers with children also, this was happening all the time, it was pitiful to see #3 - Did not have the courtesy for the passengers in the business class, there is a reasons why people choose business class, because they need to get to work, that means sleep is very important for them, in the business class, the crew members would themselves cause so much noise by closing the door in a loud way, once the crew member does it then the other passengers are also doing it, #4 - the food did not smell good, #5 - The Abu Dhabi airport is small, so not a whole lot to do, especially when the layover is 7+ hours. #6 - Did not provide the slippers with pajamas, #7 - also the pajamas also I had to ask, only after asking it was provided. #8- Asked for an extra pillow because the pillow they provided was not tall enough, the crew member said there was no additional pillow and gave me something like a blanket, I tried my best to use that as a pillow, but my head kept on sliding and that messed up my sleep and did not get deep thorough sleep Overall the airlines did not have an understanding of how to care for the passengers, especially the business class ones. Overall it was a bad experience, I would much rather spend the money with Qatar airways, the experience with Qatar is so much better.

It’s a business class ticket but they didn’t give a lounge access

Very hot cabin made long flight uncomfortable, even in business class! Food was great. Istanbul business lounge had great food but too few bathrooms and seating . They also need more electric outlets for charging devices. Appreciate the ability to go through fast track lines w business class

The crew on this flight provided exceptional business class service to me.

The staff at the boarding or the rudest uninformative and no English whatsoever they’re very rude as if they are envious of you travelling I don’t understand how could someone would be this rude and this out of touch and cold

You charged me for luggage although the airline does not- you charged me for seat when customers can pick their own seat at checkout in I travel to Europe slot and I will not use kayak again

They oversold the tickets by one which was my ticket so I didn’t have a ticket till last second

Not good. I was supposed to be in Mint but got in economy class

Requested food options were always finished. Supplied food items were good but of course not the desired choices.

The airport staff never announced that boarding has started. Both at iad or Islamabad or Istanbul.

Very bad experience with turkish airline tk 0001. Very uncomfortable seats and food ran out and crew was not helpful

The airline could improve its business class seats and privacy in line with its competitors.

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