R1 991+ Cheap flights from Illinois

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ORD — JNB
Dec 3 — Dec 101
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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R17 433 or less

Good one-way deal

R860 or less
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Mon 26/120:20ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Mon 2/217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11R16 014
Thu 15/111:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sat 31/119:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/11R16 014
Sat 10/111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 13/217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11R16 412
Sat 18/48:00ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 27/417:00JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11R16 603
Fri 28/1111:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Sun 14/1217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/11R16 724
Wed 18/312:50ORD - CPT
1 stop40h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 23/317:15CPT - ORD
1 stop24h 50mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11R16 741
Wed 4/220:20ORD - CPT
1 stop31h 30mTurkish Airlines
Fri 20/217:15CPT - ORD
1 stop33h 10mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11R16 776
Fri 28/1111:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Fri 5/1219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/11R16 776
Mon 1/1211:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Mon 8/1219:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 1/11R16 811
Thu 12/321:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Thu 26/319:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 2/11R16 845
Tue 31/37:30ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 20mKenya Airways
Tue 21/412:10JNB - ORD
2 stops36h 31mKenya Airways
Deal found 2/11R16 880
Wed 21/17:01ORD - JNB
2 stops36h 54mKenya Airways
Sat 31/11:35JNB - ORD
2 stops48h 10mKenya Airways
Deal found 1/11R17 070

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/1

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

17:15-10:05

1 stop24h 50m

R16 014

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

8:00-15:50

2 stops24h 50m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 8/5

17:00-17:41

2 stops31h 41m

R16 603

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

20:20-11:50

1 stop31h 30m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 20/2

17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

R16 776

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

19:05-19:25

1 stop31h 20m

R17 243

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 9/1

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 10/2

17:15-18:25

1 stop33h 10m

R17 555

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R17 642

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 1/5

19:50-11:50

1 stop33h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Tue 12/5

16:40-9:40

1 stop24h 00m

R17 849

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 13/1

11:50-11:50

1 stop40h 00m

Cape Town Intl

Sun 25/1

15:20-10:05

2 stops26h 45m

R18 074

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/3

14:30-8:40

2 stops25h 10m

R18 248

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 1/5

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

R18 542

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Illinois (average of R13 954). Flying from Illinois in July will prove the most costly (average of R21 035). 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 411
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 649

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
Orlando
Orlando
From R2 554
Miami
Miami
From R3 874
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
From R4 954

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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 3 November 2025.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Illinois?

    February 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 014 round trip

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