R1 939+ Cheap flights from Illinois

This is the cheapest return flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
ORD — JNB
May 18 — May 251
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest return flight

BloomingtonJohannesburg

BMI - JNB

BMIJNB

Bloomington-Normal

Thu 8/10

6:26-8:20

2 stops42h 54m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/10

9:50-23:02

2 stops44h 12m

R21 037

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Thu 3/9

9:44-8:20

2 stops39h 36m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 16/9

9:50-14:25

2 stops35h 35m

R21 933

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 22/9

19:20-15:20

1 stop37h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 2/10

12:40-15:05

1 stop33h 25m

R22 536

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

19:20-10:35

2 stops32h 15m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Wed 30/9

17:00-15:05

2 stops53h 05m

R22 731

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 24/9

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/9

20:55-15:05

1 stop25h 10m

R22 829

St. LouisJohannesburg

STL - JNB

STLJNB

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 6/9

17:32-10:30

2 stops33h 58m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

18:00-12:13

2 stops49h 13m

R23 057

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 6/10

14:45-15:05

1 stop31h 20m

R23 139

ChicagoJohannesburg

ORD - JNB

ORDJNB

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 21/9

6:00-4:00

2 stops39h 00m

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

20:55-15:05

1 stop25h 10m

R23 562

ChicagoDurban

ORD - DUR

ORDDUR

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 7/9

11:25-13:15

2 stops42h 50m

Durban King Shaka Intl

Fri 11/9

14:45-9:40

2 stops25h 55m

R23 937

ChicagoCape Town

ORD - CPT

ORDCPT

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/5

20:35-11:30

1 stop31h 55m

Cape Town Intl

Fri 22/5

13:15-15:45

1 stop33h 30m

R24 393

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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 R9 027). Flying from Illinois in August will prove the most costly (average of R16 539). 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. As it departs for the following popular destinations: Johannesburg.

Ethiopian Air
Ethiopian Air
From R14 505

What is the cheapest place to fly to from Illinois?

The cheapest city to fly to from Illinois is Fort Lauderdale, with prices starting at R2 647. Explore other affordable destinations below.

Fort Lauderdale
Fort Lauderdale
From R2 647
Raleigh-Durham
Raleigh-Durham
From R3 506
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
From R4 663
Dublin
Dublin
From R5 951

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