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Cheapest round-trip
$961
Typical prices: $994-$1,261
Ethiopian Air
Wed 10/3Wed 10/10
JNB - ORD • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$615
Typical prices: $647-$1,053
Qatar Airways
Fri 9/14
JNB - ORD • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 21% compared to booking last minute.
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February
Cheapest • 15% price drop
August
Most popular
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Top layover airports
Istanbul (IST)
Cheapest • Avg $952 (round-trip)
Newark (EWR)
Shortest trip • 20h 51m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl (JNB-ORD)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Johannesburg to O'Hare Intl

Sat, Oct 3 - Sat, Oct 10
Ethiopian Air Logo
8:20 am - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 55m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$961Ethiopian Air
Sun, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 24
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6:00 pm - 9:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
22h 40m1 stop Istanbul
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11:25 am - 10:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
28h 00m1 stop Istanbul
$963Turkish Airlines
Thu, Oct 15 - Sun, Nov 1
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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9:45 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 25m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$966Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 12 - Sun, Nov 1
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10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$966Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 12 - Thu, Oct 29
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10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$966Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 15 - Mon, Nov 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$966Ethiopian Air
Mon, Oct 12 - Sat, Oct 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$966Ethiopian Air
Thu, Oct 15 - Sat, Oct 31
Ethiopian Air Logo
10:50 pm - 8:15 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 25m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
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10:15 am - 8:10 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
26h 55m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$966Ethiopian Air
Wed, Oct 7 - Sun, Oct 18
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10:00 pm - 11:32 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 32m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
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12:40 pm - 6:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
22h 50m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
$1,009United Airlines
Wed, Oct 7 - Sat, Oct 17
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10:00 pm - 11:32 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
32h 32m2 stops Newark Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
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11:15 am - 6:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
24h 15m2 stops Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Newark
$1,069United Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport with more confidence.

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

Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport start at $961. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $994 to $1,261. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $961 on Ethiopian Air.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

Wednesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport, it is 5% cheaper than the average day. Saturday is the most expensive day with flight prices 16% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

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

  • February is the cheapest month to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport at $918 round-trip.
  • January ($1,414) and July ($1,169) are the most expensive months.
  • The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 54% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport the cheapest?

Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 21% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Low season

February

Cheapest flight

$615
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 6% increase in price.
Flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl 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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Your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport usually depart from Johannesburg OR Tambo (JNB) and arrive at Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport pass through?

    One-stop flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

    • Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) - 27% of one-stop connections
    • Doha Hamad Intl (DOH) - 19% of one-stop connections
    • Istanbul (IST) - 14% of one-stop connections
    • Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $1,029 round-trip on average, while Saturday is the most expensive at $1,253, a difference of $224. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Some of the most popular sights in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are Magnificent Mile, Grant Park and River North. These are among the most viewed places in Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport on KAYAK.

  • How long is a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    A nonstop flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport takes 0h 00m, covering 8,704 miles.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport:

    • Earliest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am
    • Latest: departs at 12:00 am and lands at 12:00 am.

    The flight takes about 0h 00m.

  • How expensive are last-minute Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 13% above the route average of $1,075. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Yes, a valid passport is required for this international route. Many destinations require at least six months of validity beyond your travel dates. Check your passport expiry well before booking.

  • Have flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $961 to $6,834. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport looking right now?

    One-way fares from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $762, which is 10% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Flying via Newark (EWR) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 20h 51m, compared with 21h 54m via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS) and 23h 06m via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL).

  • What is the time difference between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport is 7 hours behind Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport (Central Time vs South Africa Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What car rental options are available at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD)?

    Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport (ORD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $17 for economy cars. Top options include:
    · Routes Car & Truck Rentals
    · Europcar
    · Hertz
    · Dollar
    · Ace

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flight?

    Round-trip flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport range from $994 to $1,261, with an average of $1,075 over the past 12 months. Anything below $994 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Wednesday departure instead of Saturday. On this route, Wednesday flights average $1,029 - about $224 less than Saturday (18% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 21% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport trip for February. Fares historically average $918 round-trip in that month - typically $496 less than the most expensive month, which is January (based on the last 12 months).

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)