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R13 250+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Jan 4 — Jan 111
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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 5 December 2025.

Fri 5/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops33h 59mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1215:53ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/12R15 819
Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL
2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways
Tue 9/616:23STL - JNB
2 stops31h 37mBritish Airways
Deal found 3/12R17 112
Sat 6/1222:00JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/115:53ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/12R18 183
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mKLM
Sat 10/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mKLM
Deal found 4/12R18 234
Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1211:15ORD - JNB
2 stops23h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 353
Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Wed 31/128:54ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 455
Tue 16/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 29/1213:24ORD - JNB
2 stops21h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 881
Tue 16/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 30/1221:23ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R18 966
Fri 12/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Mon 29/1217:20ORD - JNB
1 stop34h 50mDelta
Deal found 3/12R19 255
Fri 12/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops36h 27mDelta
Mon 29/1218:08MDW - JNB
2 stops34h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/12R19 340
Thu 11/1223:59JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 19mDelta
Mon 29/1218:08MDW - JNB
2 stops34h 02mDelta
Deal found 3/12R19 357
Thu 11/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 45mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/121:15ORD - JNB
2 stops37h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/12R19 391

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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 5 December 2025.

Return from

R14 713

One-way from

R14 237

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 428
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/1-5/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 70h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Kenya Airways
  • Kenya Airways
  • 13/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 32h 46m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 136 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R205 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 172

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 581

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-12:05

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 15/2

14:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

R15 785

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

22:00-10:53

1 stop20h 53m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 21/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop18h 45m

R15 785

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-12:05

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/2

15:51-18:35

1 stop18h 44m

R15 785

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/1

19:45-15:20

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

13:00-18:35

2 stops21h 35m

R16 091

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

19:35-19:15

2 stops31h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

16:14-7:35

2 stops31h 21m

R16 771

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

15:05-9:43

2 stops26h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 25/1

8:54-18:35

2 stops25h 41m

R16 941

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 23/1

10:25-9:43

2 stops31h 18m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

13:00-18:35

2 stops21h 35m

R16 941

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 18/1

15:05-9:43

2 stops26h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 5/2

12:38-18:35

2 stops21h 57m

R16 941

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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 25 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 551
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 605
KLM
KLM
From R16 343
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 434

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 5 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
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

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
1 430 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

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
1 329 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

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
9 065 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

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
4 077 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

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
7 562 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

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 034, while return flights cost around R4 280.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R10 483, however they can be found for as little as R4 280.

  • 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 (19 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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