R1 680+ Cheap flights from Illinois

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ORD — JNB
Dec 25 — Jan 11
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R17 439 or less

Good one-way deal

R860 or less
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Wed 11/220:20ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Wed 25/217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/11R16 834
Thu 29/111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 4/217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 163
Wed 18/312:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/317:15CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 475
Sat 28/310:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 5/48:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R17 682
Sun 19/47:30ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mMultiple Airlines
Sun 26/41:15JNB - ORD
2 stops42h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 700
Sat 7/210:29ORD - JNB
2 stops45h 21mMultiple Airlines
Sat 21/212:05JNB - ORD
2 stops37h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 804
Sat 24/120:20ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 29/117:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/11R17 873
Thu 15/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Sat 31/18:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/11R18 029
Mon 2/29:45ORD - CPT
1 stop20h 50mEthiopian Air
Sun 15/213:50CPT - ORD
2 stops25h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/11R18 063
Mon 4/519:50ORD - CPT
1 stop33h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 18/516:40CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 23/11R18 081
Sun 15/321:20ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Sun 22/317:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 25/11R18 115
Mon 19/113:10ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/213:45JNB - ORD
1 stop32h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/11R18 150

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/3

21:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 22/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R18 115

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R18 444

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 27/1

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

R19 120

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 1/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R19 172

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R19 293

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 11/2

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R19 293

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Wed 25/2

14:00-10:05

2 stops28h 05m

R19 432

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R19 639

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/3

12:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Thu 26/3

17:15-11:05

1 stop24h 50m

R19 899

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

9:45-14:35

1 stop20h 50m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

13:50-7:40

2 stops25h 50m

R20 453

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Travel insights for flights from Illinois

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Illinois?

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois (average of R14 236). Flying from Illinois in July will prove the most costly (average of R21 008). There are multiple factors that influence the price of a flight so comparing airlines, departure airports and times can help keep costs down.

Which airlines fly from Illinois?

When flying from Illinois check dates and pricing for the following: Ethiopian Air, Turkish Airlines. As they depart for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R15 416
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 654

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Illinois?

The cheapest city to fly to from Illinois is New York, with prices starting at R860. Explore other affordable destinations below.

New York
New York
From R860
Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From R1 252
Orlando
Orlando
From R2 555
Miami
Miami
From R3 876

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Access useful and relevant information related to your journey from Illinois. This can include details such as airport transportation, visa requirements, travel insurance, luggage regulations, and any other information that can ensure a smooth and hassle-free travel experience. Please note that the information is based on general guidance and may need to be verified with official sources. Data last updated 25 November 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois?

    April is currently the cheapest month to fly from Illinois. At this moment in time July is the most expensive month. These prices are determined by multiple factors and booking in advance can help keep costs down if your schedule is not as flexible.

  • Where are the cheapest places to fly to from Illinois?

    Check out the cheapest flights from Illinois to embark to:
    Travel from Chicago to Johannesburg from R16 609 round trip

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