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R9 709+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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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 28 April 2026.

Wed 15/79:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 19/814:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R14 810
Sun 19/79:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 16/821:10
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops51h 00m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R14 943
Mon 26/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 17/213:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 23/4R15 025
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R15 322
Tue 27/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 25/1113:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R15 801
Wed 15/79:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 12/89:39
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops39h 41m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 24/4R15 834
Mon 21/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/914:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/4R16 131
Fri 20/119:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Tue 24/1113:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/4R16 396
Fri 20/1119:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 24/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 23/4R16 412
Mon 3/89:50
JNB
-
STL
2 stops41h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 19/86:54
STL
-
JNB
2 stops42h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/4R21 019
Mon 21/920:25
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops29h 06m
Delta
Wed 30/96:00
MDW
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Delta
Deal found 25/4R22 207
Tue 28/720:55
JNB
-
STL
2 stops29h 26m
Qatar Airways
Sun 2/814:31
STL
-
JNB
2 stops35h 29m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 27/4R23 281

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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 28 April 2026.

Return from

R14 810

One-way from

R9 709

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 558
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 15/7-19/8
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R914 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R171 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Return

Price

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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 764

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

9:39-8:20

2 stops39h 41m

R20 292

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 16/9

19:20-4:00

1 stop25h 40m

R20 936

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

9:50-20:04

2 stops41h 14m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 19/8

6:54-8:20

2 stops42h 26m

R21 019

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 16/5

12:40-16:50

1 stop35h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 19/9

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

R21 431

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 21/6

20:55-15:05

1 stop25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/7

16:30-4:00

2 stops28h 30m

R21 778
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

19:00-12:55

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

16:40-18:30

1 stop18h 50m

R21 927

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 13/9

19:20-4:00

1 stop25h 40m

R22 158

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

19:50-16:50

1 stop28h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/9

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

R22 158

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 21/9

20:25-18:31

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago Midway

Wed 30/9

6:00-19:40

1 stop30h 40m

R22 207

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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 26 hours 37 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 948
British Airways
British Airways
From R16 163
KLM
KLM
From R16 145
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R13 637

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 28 April 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
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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
1 508 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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
7,4
Good
4 337 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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
9 670 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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
7,3
Good
1 434 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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
7 923 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 508 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

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 R1 214, while return flights cost around R9 559.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R9 559, however they can be found for as little as R9 559.

  • 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 (23 hours 25 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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