Flying from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD): what you need to know
Chicago is seven hours behind Johannesburg and observes the UTC-5 timezone.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your JNB to ORD flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid sprinting to your gate.
Flying during a peak time like July? School holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
If you'd like to split up your journey, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from O.R. Tambo International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. These are the most popular stopovers between JNB and ORD:
Newark Liberty International Airport
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
London Heathrow Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB) to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Rs160,327 is currently the best price for a one-way O.R. Tambo International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Return flights start at Rs229,442. These fares may change depending on availability.
It's usually best to book in advance if you're hoping to get cheap tickets from JNB to ORD. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to departure.
The 'Whole month' search function shows you the cheapest flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to O'Hare International Airport across the month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your dates aren't set in stone.
Picking up cheap flights from JNB to ORD is a breeze with Price Alerts. Simply set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know as soon as a lower fare pops up.
Secure the perfect flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from O.R. Tambo International Airport to O'Hare International Airport, use the 'Sort by' tool. You can also filter results by airline, departure and arrival times, and journey duration.
Handy information about O.R. Tambo International Airport (JNB)
77.1% of flights that leave from O.R. Tambo International Airport touch down at their destination on time.
Central Johannesburg to O.R. Tambo International Airport is around 29 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
You can expect a trip time of around 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Have an early flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to O'Hare International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the terminal (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to JNB:
Arriving at O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
Reserve a hotel close to ORD if you're on a late O.R. Tambo International Airport to O'Hare International Airport flight. Choose one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Travel at your own pace with an O'Hare International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Routes Car Rentals, Dollar or Budget and see more of Chicago and beyond.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your vehicle from O'Hare International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from O'Hare International Airport (ORD) to central Chicago
The street address for ORD is 10000 West O'Hare.
O'Hare International Airport to central Chicago has a drive time of about 35 minutes. It's approximately 40 kilometres away.
Travelling by public transport will take you roughly 55 minutes.
When to fly to O'Hare International Airport (ORD)
It's time to choose your dates for your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to O'Hare International Airport. August is the most popular month to visit Chicago. If you want a more relaxed vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from O.R. Tambo International Airport to O'Hare International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Chicago during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 15ºC and 29ºC.
If you want cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from JNB to ORD in January. Temperatures average between -12ºC and 3ºC then.
Explore more of United States
Columbus is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Chicago. Around 451 kilometres away to the south-east, its top attractions include Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village.
Indianapolis is another well-known destination in United States and is around 257 kilometres south-east of Chicago. No journey is complete without seeing The Children's Museum of Indianapolis, Indianapolis Museum of Art and Indianapolis Zoo.
