Can I find cheaper flights to Illinois if I am willing to have stopovers?

Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Illinois on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Illinois?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Illinois.

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois?

Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost R662, while return flights cost around R3 383.

How much is a return flight to Illinois?

A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R231, however they can be found for as little as R192.

Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 48 minutes).

Which airport is closest to Chicago Riverwalk?

f being close to Chicago Riverwalk is important to you, you’ll want to land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.

Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have car hire?

Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?

Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0,0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

R10 441+ Cheap Flights to Illinois

Flights to Illinois in 2025

Return from	R14 449
One-way from	R10 441
Popular in	December
Cheapest in	February
Average price	R19 722

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11/2-25/2
2 total stops
65h 35m total
Johannesburg to Chicago

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Johannesburg to Illinois

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Thu 6/119:50JNB - ORD

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Mon 10/1113:10ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/8R14 765

Thu 13/119:50JNB - ORD

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 4/1213:10ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/8R15 679

Wed 1/109:50JNB - ORD

1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways

Wed 8/1013:36ORD - JNB

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Deal found 17/8R15 995

Wed 24/99:50JNB - ORD

1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways

Sat 11/1013:55ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/8R16 435

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2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air

Thu 4/129:45ORD - JNB

1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air

Deal found 16/8R16 909

Wed 24/98:20JNB - ORD

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Sat 11/1010:15ORD - JNB

1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air

Deal found 17/8R17 173

Thu 6/1119:35JNB - ORD

2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways

Fri 9/116:33ORD - JNB

2 stops33h 52mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/8R17 665

Thu 6/1119:45JNB - ORD

1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines

Fri 9/17:45ORD - JNB

2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines

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1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic

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1 stop20h 17mVirgin Atlantic

Deal found 17/8R18 404

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Wed 11/29:50JNB - ORD

1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Wed 25/213:10ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/8R14 449

Wed 11/221:55JNB - MDW

1 stop31h 51mMultiple Airlines

Wed 25/217:25MDW - JNB

2 stops31h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 17/8R17 384

Thu 12/221:30JNB - MDW

2 stops29h 04mDelta

Thu 26/217:59MDW - JNB

2 stops54h 41mDelta

Deal found 17/8R17 665

Thu 16/1021:15JNB - STL

2 stops47h 29mBritish Airways

Tue 4/1115:59STL - JNB

2 stops34h 26mBritish Airways

Deal found 16/8R18 439

Thu 16/1019:00JNB - STL

1 stop25h 30mLufthansa

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Deal found 16/8R19 810

Wed 15/1020:30JNB - STL

2 stops30h 53mVirgin Atlantic

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Mon 10/1113:10ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 15/8R14 765

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1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Thu 26/213:10ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/8R14 800

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1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways

Wed 25/213:10ORD - JNB

1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways

Deal found 17/8R14 818

Wed 4/219:35JNB - STL

2 stops34h 14mBritish Airways

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2 stops32h 31mBritish Airways

Deal found 15/8R18 439

Mon 9/222:00JNB - MDW

2 stops28h 34mDelta

Thu 26/217:59MDW - JNB

2 stops54h 41mDelta

Deal found 17/8R17 665

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Deal found 17/8R16 435

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 449

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 765

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 800

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 25/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Illinois

How long is the flight to Illinois?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 23 hours 53 minutes. Flights to Illinois from other popular cities in South Africa will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

When is the cheapest time to fly to Illinois?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Illinois should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travellers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Illinois?

The most popular airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois are British Airways, KLM and United Airlines.

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois are Delta, Etihad Airways and Ethiopian Air.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 mm per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

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Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

United Airlines

7,4

Good

8 925 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Turkish Airlines

7,3

Good

3 945 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

Ethiopian Air

7,2

Good

835 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

British Airways

6,7

Okay

7 277 reviews

KLM

7,8

Good

1 385 reviews

Check prices

Reviews

1 / 20

4,0

Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

FAQs about flying to Illinois

Can I find cheaper flights to Illinois if I am willing to have stopovers?
Yes, flights with stopovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Illinois on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.
What is the best airline to fly to Illinois?
Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Ethiopian Air is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Illinois.
What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois?
Chicago O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost R662, while return flights cost around R3 383.
How much is a return flight to Illinois?
A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R231, however they can be found for as little as R192.
Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?
For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Cape Town Intl offers the quickest one-way flight (21 hours 48 minutes).
Which airport is closest to Chicago Riverwalk?
f being close to Chicago Riverwalk is important to you, you’ll want to land at Chicago O'Hare Intl Airport.
Does Chicago O'Hare Intl have car hire?
Yes. Those touching down at Chicago O'Hare Intl can take advantage of the car hire services offered upon their arrival.
Are there hotels close to Chicago O'Hare Intl?
Yes. Chicago O'Hare Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Hilton Chicago O'Hare Airport is the closest property to Chicago O'Hare Intl (0,0 km away from Chicago O'Hare Intl).

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Temperature in Illinois by month

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Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

FAQs about flying to Illinois

Can I find cheaper flights to Illinois if I am willing to have stopovers?

What is the best airline to fly to Illinois?

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois?

How much is a return flight to Illinois?

Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?

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