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This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Johannesburg to Chicago, as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$1,042
Typical prices: $968-$1,257
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 11/24Thu 1/21
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$720
Typical prices: $635-$1,150
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/3
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
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Virgin Atlantic
Cheapest • from $1,042 (round-trip)
United Airlines
Best reviews • 7.4 score
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There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg and O'Hare Intl. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest • Avg $944 (round-trip)
Amsterdam (AMS)
Shortest trip • 22h 02m (one-way)
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When to book
2 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 2 weeks in advance save around 20% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 23% 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

Tue, Nov 24 - Thu, Jan 21
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:40 pm - 11:50 pm
JNB
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ORD
34h 10m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:30 am - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
38h 50m
2 stops
$1,042Virgin Atlantic
Fri, Jul 17 - Fri, Aug 21
Ethiopian Air Logo
2:30 pm - 8:15 am
JNB
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ORD
24h 45m
2 stops
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:15 am - 8:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 55m
1 stop
$1,043Ethiopian Air
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Mar 1
Virgin Atlantic Logo
9:40 pm - 9:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
31h 30m
2 stops
Virgin Atlantic Logo
6:10 pm - 10:05 am
ORD
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JNB
31h 55m
2 stops
$1,047Virgin Atlantic
Tue, Nov 3 - Thu, Mar 25
KLM Logo
11:55 pm - 2:25 pm
JNB
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ORD
22h 30m
1 stop
KLM Logo
5:25 pm - 10:00 pm
ORD
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JNB
21h 35m
1 stop
$1,052KLM
Sat, Aug 1 - Sat, Aug 8
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 3:40 pm
JNB
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ORD
36h 55m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
8:25 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
28h 55m
1 stop
$1,053Etihad Airways
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 3:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
27h 20m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 10:00 pm
ORD
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JNB
21h 35m
1 stop
$1,054Multiple Airlines
Tue, Dec 1 - Mon, Mar 1
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:20 pm - 3:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
27h 50m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
11:10 am - 10:00 pm
ORD
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JNB
26h 50m
2 stops
$1,057Multiple Airlines
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
Etihad Airways Logo
9:45 am - 8:35 am
JNB
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ORD
29h 50m
1 stop
Etihad Airways Logo
1:10 pm - 8:20 am
ORD
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JNB
35h 10m
1 stop
$1,059Etihad Airways
Thu, Jul 16 - Tue, Dec 8
Air France Logo
6:50 pm - 3:10 pm
JNB
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ORD
27h 20m
1 stop
Air France Logo
5:20 pm - 12:10 pm
ORD
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JNB
34h 50m
1 stop
$1,066Air France
Mon, Sep 7 - Wed, Mar 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 2:15 pm
JNB
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ORD
26h 25m
2 stops
Multiple Airlines Logo
4:25 pm - 10:00 pm
ORD
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JNB
21h 35m
1 stop
$1,069Multiple Airlines
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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.

How much is a round-trip flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport departing in November.

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 $909 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $1,434 and $1,393 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 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$720
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 23% drop in price.
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.
Estimated round-trip price
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport was $720 for a one-way ticket and $1,042 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?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Johannesburg and Chicago O'Hare Airport.

  • 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 airline flying 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.
7.4
United AirlinesOverall score based on 9894 reviews
8.1Crew
7.7Boarding
7.1Entertainment
6.6Food
7.3Comfort
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1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

2.0 MediocreRuss, Jun 2026
FOD - ORD
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1 flight cancelled Had to fly out of different city Flight at new departure city was delayed 3 hours causing us to miss connecting flights. By the time we did make it to Prague our luggage did not. Had to wait day and a half for luggage to be delivered. Customer service was not good. Agents did not arrive at gate until 5-10 minutes before boarding

Awful. Delayed flights, missed connection to Toronto. Hotel vouchers were for already booked hotels x3. Giant waste of my time

Boarding was great, and the crew were very friendly. The seats must have been a bit on the older side and you could feel some of the seat components through the padding. Also, the plugs did not work on the row's entertainment screen or charging ports. Checked bag was transferred for connecting flight, and we appreciated how early we had the connecting gate information.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

Prefer not to have an almost 3 hour delay with useless communication that wasn't accurate.

Over 5 hour delay with minimal updates or ability to standby for alternative flights. During boarding and 1 hr+ wait for takeoff, seats were drenched w water from air conditioning condensation and always leftover crumbs on carpet and seats

I flew from Barcelona to Chicago on UA yesterday. The flight was on time, the pilots did a great job and the flight attendants were super nice. All of them. Also food was good, and the drinks, including wine were served a few times during our flight. I highly recommend this airline.

Boarded early, left early, arrived 40 mins early! A win win for me!

These airplanes should be illegal. The seats are two tight, it is a safety issue. Wheelchair support was ridiculously slow. We almost missed our flight.

This flight is a quick way to get to Chicago, but a bit expensive.

Everything you need to know for your flight from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Johannesburg (JNB)
O'Hare Intl (ORD)