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R10 116+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Jan 12 — Jan 191
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Illinois in 2025

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Cheapest flights to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available to Illinois. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 13 December 2025.

Thu 25/1222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/115:35ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12R15 765
Sat 27/1221:55JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/19:55ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 05mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/12R15 984
Sat 27/1221:55JNB - MDW
1 stop32h 27mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/112:48MDW - JNB
1 stop22h 12mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 12/12R15 984
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 19/116:15ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12R16 017
Sat 27/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop32h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/116:15ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12R16 051
Sat 27/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/110:54ORD - JNB
2 stops38h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12R16 422
Fri 26/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mLufthansa
Fri 23/121:50ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 12/12R16 608
Fri 26/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/115:53ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/12R16 945
Sat 27/1221:55JNB - MDW
1 stop32h 27mDelta
Thu 22/113:26MDW - JNB
2 stops21h 34mDelta
Deal found 12/12R16 979
Fri 26/1221:55JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 19mDelta
Sun 25/117:59ORD - JNB
1 stop41h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/12R17 097
Wed 24/1221:55JNB - MDW
2 stops27h 24mDelta
Sat 24/116:30MDW - JNB
1 stop18h 30mDelta
Deal found 12/12R17 097
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Tue 20/114:50ORD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mDelta
Deal found 12/12R17 130

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Find the latest flights to Illinois in 2025, with up-to-date prices and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 13 December 2025.

Return from

R15 225

One-way from

R10 116

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 131
Turkish Airlines
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  • 26/1-2/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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12/3
  • 12/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 29m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R211 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 495

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 25/12

22:00-19:17

2 stops29h 17m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

16:15-18:35

1 stop18h 20m

R15 765

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

19:45-20:05

1 stop32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 23/1

8:54-18:35

2 stops25h 41m

R16 051

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:45-15:20

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/2

8:54-18:35

2 stops25h 41m

R16 051

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

19:45-20:05

1 stop32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

16:15-18:35

1 stop18h 20m

R16 051

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

19:45-20:05

1 stop32h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

16:15-18:35

1 stop18h 20m

R16 051

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

22:00-18:36

2 stops28h 36m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/2

12:48-19:00

1 stop22h 12m

R16 945

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

21:55-22:22

1 stop32h 27m

Chicago Midway

Thu 22/1

13:26-19:00

2 stops21h 34m

R16 979

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

22:00-18:40

2 stops27h 40m

Chicago Midway

Wed 15/4

13:00-19:40

2 stops23h 40m

R16 995

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 28/12

21:55-16:20

1 stop26h 25m

Chicago Midway

Sat 24/1

16:30-19:00

1 stop18h 30m

R17 097

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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 28 hours 21 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Illinois. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Users looking for the lowest fares to Illinois should consider flying on Tuesday 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.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 404
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 380
KLM
KLM
From R16 200
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 307

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

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

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Illinois. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Illinois. Reviews last updated 13 December 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM, Etihad Airways, andUnited Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 331 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 093 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 091 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 571 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 432 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Crew

8,3

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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, Etihad Airways is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Illinois.

  • What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois?

    Chicago Midway is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago Midway typically cost R1 428, while return flights cost around R4 243.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R10 391, however they can be found for as little as R4 243.

  • 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 (20 hours 47 minutes).

  • 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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