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11:00 pm - 7:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 40m2 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
$931Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
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2:30 pm - 7:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
25h 10m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$932Ethiopian Air
Fri, Dec 11 - Sat, Jan 2
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 8:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 40m2 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
$947Ethiopian Air
Sat, Oct 31 - Wed, Nov 25
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 7:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 40m2 stops Addis Ababa Bole Rome Fiumicino
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$948Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Ethiopian Air Logo
11:00 pm - 7:40 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
40h 40m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
Ethiopian Air Logo
9:45 am - 1:30 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
19h 45m1 stop Addis Ababa Bole
$951Ethiopian Air
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Turkish Airlines Logo
12:20 am - 7:20 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
26h 00m1 stop Istanbul
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8:15 pm - 10:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
$1,001Turkish Airlines
Fri, Oct 30 - Wed, Nov 25
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
8:15 pm - 10:25 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
42h 10m1 stop Istanbul
$1,003Turkish Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 27
Turkish Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 11:00 amJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
24h 10m1 stop Istanbul
Turkish Airlines Logo
11:45 am - 10:55 amORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
39h 10m1 stop Istanbul
$1,007Turkish Airlines
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 8:05 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
30h 05m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
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2:30 pm - 6:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
20h 05m1 stop Newark
$1,008United Airlines
Thu, Nov 5 - Fri, Nov 27
United Airlines Logo
10:00 pm - 9:30 pmJNB  Johannesburg OR Tambo-ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl
31h 30m2 stops Newark Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 6:35 pmORD  Chicago O'Hare Intl-JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo
21h 36m1 stop Newark
$1,009United Airlines
Sun, Nov 1 - Sun, Nov 8

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Ethiopian Air flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best Ethiopian Air deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Ethiopian Air
Nov 2
JNB11:00 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
40h 40m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$931
Ethiopian Air
Dec 11
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Jan 2
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
19h 45m
1 stop
JNB1:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$932
Ethiopian Air
Nov 4
JNB2:30 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
25h 10m
2 stops
ORD7:40 amChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 11
ORD9:45 amChicago O'Hare Intl
26h 25m
1 stop
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
$933

Virgin Atlantic flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Our best Virgin Atlantic deals on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight tickets
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 2
JNB9:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
30h 58m
2 stops
ORD8:38 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 9
ORD1:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 05m
2 stops
JNB8:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,048
Virgin Atlantic
Dec 23
JNB8:10 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
29h 49m
2 stops
ORD5:59 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
May 25
ORD2:10 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
36h 05m
2 stops
JNB9:15 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,051
Virgin Atlantic
Nov 10
JNB9:40 pmJohannesburg OR Tambo
31h 09m
2 stops
ORD8:49 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
Nov 24
ORD1:35 pmChicago O'Hare Intl
35h 05m
2 stops
JNB8:40 amJohannesburg OR Tambo
$1,052

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/2

11:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

9:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$931
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 12/11

2:30 pm-7:40 am

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/2

9:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$932

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/31

11:00 pm-8:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

9:45 am-8:10 pm

1 stop26h 25m

$947

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/2

11:00 pm-7:40 am

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

9:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$948

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/2

11:00 pm-7:40 am

1 stop40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

9:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop19h 45m

$951

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/30

12:20 am-7:20 pm

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/25

8:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,001

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

6:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/27

8:15 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop42h 10m

$1,003

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/2

6:50 pm-11:00 am

1 stop24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/9

11:45 am-10:55 am

1 stop39h 10m

$1,007

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/5

10:00 pm-8:05 pm

2 stops30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 11/27

2:30 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop20h 05m

$1,008

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 11/1

10:00 pm-9:30 pm

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 11/8

12:59 pm-6:35 pm

1 stop21h 36m

$1,009

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Chicago?

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from $979 to $1,242.
The lowest price recently found on this route was $931.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Chicago?

The month of February is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport, with most prices found around $973. If you’re not able to fly to Chicago in February, then November is your next best option. Flight prices from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago during November average around $986.

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Chicago for around $1,194 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport for as low as $990 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights?

You could potentially save up to 62% on your flight if you consider stops on a Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight.

How have Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2026, prices for Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago flights are approximately 38% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

Are you open to changing your travel dates? Check out the ideal times to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago according to our flight data. Find out which month and days have the cheapest flights.
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Best Price Found

$609

Fastest flight time

25h 10m

Direct flights

None
The best one-way flight to Chicago from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport in the past 72 hours is $609. The best round-trip flight deal from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $931.
The fastest flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago takes 25h 10m
There are no direct flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago. There are no popular flight routes from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago.
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Frequently asked questions about flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

  • How far is Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago by plane?

    A flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo to Chicago will travel around 8689.1 mi. Flights usually cover this in 25h 10m, depending on flying conditions and air traffic around both airports.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    Prices for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Chicago?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Chicago trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

Best airlines flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Chicago

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Rating
Free Cancellation
Price
United AirlinesPriceFrom $1,083Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,227 reviews
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