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R10 131+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Nov 20 — Nov 271
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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Thu 13/1119:10JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 15mTurkish Airlines
Thu 4/1211:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 19/10R15 403
Fri 14/1114:30JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 10mEthiopian Air
Wed 3/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 20/10R15 507
Fri 14/1119:05JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 00mTurkish Airlines
Wed 3/1211:50ORD - JNB
1 stop39h 00mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 20/10R15 559
Sun 16/1110:10JNB - ORD
1 stop40h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sun 23/1115:55ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 19/10R15 939
Sun 16/1110:10JNB - ORD
1 stop36h 00mLufthansa
Sun 23/1121:50ORD - JNB
1 stop25h 15mLufthansa
Deal found 19/10R16 337
Sun 16/1110:10JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 55mAir Canada
Sun 23/1115:55ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 19/10R16 493
Thu 13/1123:00JNB - ORD
2 stops40h 40mEthiopian Air
Thu 4/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 19/10R17 063
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Sat 10/114:00ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 50mDelta
Deal found 19/10R17 461
Thu 13/1123:59JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 14mKLM
Thu 4/1211:15ORD - JNB
2 stops26h 50mKLM
Deal found 19/10R17 530
Fri 14/1122:00JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 45mBritish Airways
Wed 3/1220:40ORD - JNB
2 stops29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/10R17 564
Sun 16/1122:00JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 18mDelta
Sun 23/119:34MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 31mDelta
Deal found 19/10R18 394
Wed 3/1222:00JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 18mDelta
Wed 10/129:34MDW - JNB
2 stops28h 31mDelta
Deal found 19/10R22 785

Flights to Illinois in 2025

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 21 October 2025.

Return from

R15 403

One-way from

R10 131

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 305
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 13/11-4/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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20/11
  • 20/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 59m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R257 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 403

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 507

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 559

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/1

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 646

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

10:10-18:25

1 stop40h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 23/11

15:55-7:05

2 stops31h 10m

R15 939

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

23:00-7:40

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R17 063

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 13/12

23:59-14:20

1 stop22h 21m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/1

5:50-19:00

1 stop29h 10m

R17 478

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 14/11

22:00-17:45

2 stops27h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/12

20:40-10:25

2 stops29h 45m

R17 564

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 23/11

19:20-15:10

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/12

17:20-12:10

1 stop34h 50m

R17 841

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/11

22:00-18:18

2 stops28h 18m

Chicago Midway

Sun 23/11

9:34-22:05

2 stops28h 31m

R18 394

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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 24 hours 44 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 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.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 808
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R16 056
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 670
KLM
KLM
From R16 611

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 21 October 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
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 282 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 988 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 022 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 466 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 404 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,3

Entertainment

7,1

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

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 184, while return flights cost around R4 350.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R10 655, however they can be found for as little as R4 350.

  • 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 11 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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