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R10 191+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Feb 13 — Feb 201
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Flights to Illinois in 2026

Find the latest flights to Illinois in 2026, 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 14 January 2026.

Return from

R14 211

One-way from

R10 191

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 675
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 26/2-5/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (R671 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R194 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Explore the most affordable flight options available to Illinois. Find the lowest fares based on data from user searches, with prices last updated on 14 January 2026.

Thu 26/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 5/311:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1R14 211
Sun 19/418:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 23/411:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1R14 457
Sun 1/28:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 8/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R15 294
Sat 28/214:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 7/39:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 14/1R15 310
Sun 1/219:05
JNB
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ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 8/211:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/1R15 327
Fri 27/29:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 6/313:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/1R15 475
Sun 19/48:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 23/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R15 704
Thu 26/223:00
JNB
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ORD
2 stops40h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 5/39:45
ORD
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JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 12/1R16 114
Sun 1/210:10
JNB
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ORD
2 stops34h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 8/215:55
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops31h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 12/1R16 180
Mon 26/1022:00
JNB
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ORD
2 stops27h 55m
British Airways
Fri 30/1016:45
ORD
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JNB
2 stops31h 50m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1R16 246
Mon 9/216:25
JNB
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STL
2 stops31h 42m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 16/210:13
STL
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JNB
1 stop24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/1R16 672
Mon 9/219:35
JNB
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STL
2 stops32h 38m
British Airways
Mon 16/211:59
STL
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JNB
2 stops35h 36m
British Airways
Deal found 11/1R16 771

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R14 211

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 17/4

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R14 211

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R14 457

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 294

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 327

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 27/2

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 6/3

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 475

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 704

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 26/2

23:00-7:40

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/3

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R16 114

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/2

10:10-12:45

2 stops34h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/2

15:55-7:05

2 stops31h 10m

R16 180

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/2

16:25-16:07

2 stops31h 42m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 16/2

10:13-19:00

1 stop24h 47m

R16 672

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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 27 hours 50 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, KLM and United Airlines.

British Airways
British Airways
From R15 972
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 234
KLM
KLM
From R15 907
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 138

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 14 January 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 159 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 370 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 169 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 674 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 439 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

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 O'Hare Intl is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Illinois. One-way flights to Chicago O'Hare Intl typically cost R1 207, while return flights cost around R4 129.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R10 113, however they can be found for as little as R4 129.

  • 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 (22 hours 10 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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