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R11 232+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Jun 13 — Jun 201
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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 14 May 2026.

Sat 8/89:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sat 22/821:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R16 939
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/714:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/5R17 071
Tue 1/912:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop33h 25m
Qatar Airways
Mon 14/919:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 13/5R17 153
Mon 29/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Mon 3/821:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R17 482
Mon 29/69:50
JNB
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ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 1/821:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R17 811
Tue 27/1019:35
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop26h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 25/1121:50
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops28h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 11/5R18 140
Wed 25/119:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop37h 10m
Etihad Airways
Sun 29/1120:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/5R18 255
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 13/5R18 320
Sat 20/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 27/614:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5R18 600
Sat 8/820:55
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops28h 59m
Qatar Airways
Sat 22/819:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 12/5R19 192
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 3/313:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/5R19 307
Tue 9/622:00
JNB
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STL
1 stop32h 35m
United Airlines
Fri 14/88:50
STL
-
JNB
2 stops26h 40m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/5R19 768

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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 May 2026.

Return from

R16 939

One-way from

R11 232

Popular in

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February

Average price

R18 386
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 8/8-22/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 1/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 36h 50m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R1 016 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R504 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

14:00-7:10

2 stops58h 10m

R17 071

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R19 373

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 27/9

12:40-12:40

2 stops31h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

19:20-4:00

1 stop25h 40m

R19 472

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

14:00-8:20

1 stop35h 20m

R19 685

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

19:00-14:55

1 stop26h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

21:30-18:30

1 stop38h 00m

R19 949

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R21 149

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 8/6

19:00-13:25

1 stop25h 25m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 19/8

9:55-18:30

2 stops25h 35m

R22 432

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 11/6

19:00-21:30

2 stops33h 30m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 18/8

12:27-18:30

1 stop23h 03m

R22 531

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 2/8

20:55-19:21

2 stops29h 26m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 19/8

9:31-9:00

2 stops40h 29m

R23 188

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 19/7

23:15-23:22

2 stops31h 07m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 27/9

10:45-19:40

2 stops25h 55m

R25 886

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Best time to book a flight to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight to Illinois

When is the best time to book a flight to Illinois?

The price you pay for your flight to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 68 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

How long is the flight to Illinois?

On average, a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois takes 25 hours 53 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.

United Airlines
United Airlines
From R13 893
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 094
KLM
KLM
From R16 081
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R13 425

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Illinois?

The cheapest airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois are Etihad Airways, Turkish Airlines and Ethiopian Air.

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 May 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines serving the United States, such as KLM,Turkish Airlines, andUnited Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 366 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 711 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 437 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 979 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 517 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Overall

7,8

Boarding

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
6,0
Good

Anonymous,Apr 2026

OKC - ATL

Flight was ok - difficult as I had seat next to bathroom.. Food awful

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 R1 209, while return flights cost around R9 522.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R9 522, however they can be found for as little as R9 522.

  • 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 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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