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R10 767+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Jun 21 — Jun 281
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1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Illinois in 2026

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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 22 May 2026.

Wed 25/119:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1120:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/5R17 346
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/313:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/5R17 396
Wed 20/523:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Thu 28/516:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 20/5R17 528
Wed 20/523:15
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops27h 59m
KLM
Sat 13/616:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop22h 00m
KLM
Deal found 20/5R17 692
Sun 25/1017:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 29/1020:20
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops36h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 21/5R17 989
Thu 3/912:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Sun 13/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 22/5R18 088
Wed 20/523:15
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops28h 54m
KLM
Thu 28/512:53
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops25h 27m
KLM
Deal found 20/5R18 995
Sun 7/620:25
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops28h 53m
Delta
Sat 20/618:55
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 30m
Delta
Deal found 19/5R19 721
Wed 20/523:15
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops28h 54m
Delta
Thu 28/510:59
MDW
-
JNB
1 stop25h 41m
Delta
Deal found 20/5R21 007
Mon 14/1220:10
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops33h 35m
Virgin Atlantic
Mon 4/110:35
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops39h 30m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 17/5R22 029
Thu 16/723:15
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops26h 03m
Delta
Mon 27/79:49
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops26h 51m
Delta
Deal found 20/5R22 210
Thu 3/920:25
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops32h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 13/917:25
MDW
-
JNB
1 stop19h 15m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 20/5R22 326

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Return from

R17 396

One-way from

R10 767

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 665
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 7/9-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 009 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R505 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 8/7

19:00-11:00

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 11/8

10:00-18:30

2 stops25h 30m

R18 649

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R19 160

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/6

20:25-18:18

2 stops28h 53m

Chicago Midway

Sat 20/6

18:55-10:25

2 stops32h 30m

R19 721

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/7

19:00-22:06

2 stops34h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

21:30-18:30

1 stop38h 00m

R19 737

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

18:50-17:06

2 stops29h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 27/7

17:10-10:20

1 stop34h 10m

R19 951

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

9:50-19:25

2 stops40h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 21/7

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R20 364

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 3/9

20:25-20:17

2 stops30h 52m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

17:55-19:40

1 stop18h 45m

R20 594

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-17:22

2 stops38h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R21 666

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/7

20:55-15:05

1 stop25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 13/7

16:02-4:00

2 stops28h 58m

R21 914

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/7

23:15-18:18

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago Midway

Mon 27/7

9:49-19:40

2 stops26h 51m

R22 210

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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 26 hours 3 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.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Illinois?

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

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R13 930
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 059
KLM
KLM
From R16 124
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R13 460

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

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

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).

When is the best time to book a flight to Illinois?

The price you pay for your flight to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 67 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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 22 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 390 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 751 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 992 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 519 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R1 213, while return flights cost around R9 546.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R9 546, however they can be found for as little as R9 546.

  • Where does the fastest flight to Illinois depart from?

    For those looking to save time traveling to Illinois, Johannesburg offers the quickest one-way flight (22 hours 0 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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