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R10 093+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Feb 22 — Mar 11
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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 23 January 2026.

Wed 11/28:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R13 495
Tue 10/214:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 26/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R13 560
Tue 27/114:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 22/1R13 722
Tue 10/214:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 25/29:45
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 25m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 20/1R13 738
Wed 11/219:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 25/211:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 046
Fri 6/319:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 3/420:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 22/1R14 257
Tue 10/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 23/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 467
Sat 7/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 14/312:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 21/1R14 500
Sun 8/29:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 23/213:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1R14 548
Tue 10/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 27/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 694
Sun 8/29:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 27/213:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1R14 856
Thu 12/220:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 05m
SWISS
Tue 24/218:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 20/1R14 888

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 23 January 2026.

Return from

R13 495

One-way from

R10 093

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 003
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 11/2-25/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 2/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R901 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R190 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 26/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 467

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 467

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 8/2

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 548

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/2

20:15-16:20

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R14 888

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

20:15-16:20

1 stop28h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 24/2

18:35-10:30

2 stops31h 55m

R14 969

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-13:15

2 stops23h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 23/2

14:30-18:35

1 stop20h 05m

R15 083

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-16:49

2 stops26h 49m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 22/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop18h 45m

R15 083

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-12:05

1 stop22h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

15:50-18:35

1 stop18h 45m

R15 083

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:05-10:05

1 stop23h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 28/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R15 131

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

22:00-18:36

2 stops28h 36m

Chicago Midway

Tue 24/2

13:26-22:05

2 stops24h 39m

R16 476

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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 48 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 767
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 040
KLM
KLM
From R15 750
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R13 958

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 23 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
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
1 442 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
9 195 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
1 374 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
4 204 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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
7 692 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,6

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 191, while return flights cost around R4 077.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R9 984, however they can be found for as little as R4 077.

  • 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 (21 hours 45 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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