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R9 123+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Apr 9 — Apr 161
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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 10 März 2026.

Mi 22/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mi 29/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R14 218
Mo 18/518:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mo 16/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R14 301
Mo 27/418:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mo 11/511:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R14 334
So 19/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
So 26/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3R14 567
So 26/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mo 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R14 600
Mi 29/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mo 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R14 684
Mi 22/48:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Mi 29/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R14 900
Di 28/417:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mo 11/520:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R15 033
Mo 7/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mi 30/914:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R15 183
Fr 24/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mo 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R15 200
Di 28/414:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mo 11/510:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R15 233
Do 12/1119:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mo 16/1120:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 5/3R15 300

Find flight deals to Illinois

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 10 März 2026.

Return from

R14 218

One-way from

R9 123

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 297
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R251 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 18/5

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mo 16/11

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R14 301

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 18/5

19:25-14:00

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mo 16/11

19:40-7:35

2 stops27h 55m

R15 932

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 29/4

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 13/5

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R16 199

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 28/4

18:00-15:10

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Di 12/5

15:50-8:45

2 stops33h 55m

R16 831

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Do 23/4

20:25-18:52

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Do 30/4

11:00-21:20

2 stops27h 20m

R16 898

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 22/4

20:25-20:40

2 stops31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mi 29/4

11:08-21:20

2 stops27h 12m

R16 898

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Di 28/4

18:00-20:16

2 stops33h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fr 8/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 014
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sa 25/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sa 9/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R17 081

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mi 22/4

20:25-23:13

2 stops33h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Mi 6/5

16:41-19:40

1 stop19h 59m

R17 198

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mo 20/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Mo 27/4

9:29-19:40

2 stops27h 11m

R17 564

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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 4 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 Etihad Airways.

British Airways
British Airways
From R16 282
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 165
KLM
KLM
From R16 279
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 127

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 10 März 2026.
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
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 425 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 413 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 249 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 781 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 468 reviews
Check prices

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

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 R981, while return flights cost around R1 598.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R2 459, however they can be found for as little as R1 598.

  • 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 40 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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