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R10 317+ Cheap flights to Illinois

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Jan 28 — Feb 41
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 29 December 2025.

Wed 31/1219:20JNB - STL
2 stops29h 39mMultiple Airlines
Fri 2/19:47STL - JNB
2 stops28h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 27/12R31 118
Wed 31/1219:45JNB - STL
2 stops33h 58mLufthansa
Fri 2/115:50STL - JNB
1 stop33h 40mLufthansa
Deal found 27/12R47 792
Wed 31/1221:55JNB - STL
1 stop33h 43mVirgin Atlantic
Fri 2/117:13STL - JNB
1 stop17h 47mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/12R62 054

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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 29 December 2025.

Return from

R13 379

One-way from

R10 317

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 836
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 20/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R963 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R255 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for return flights in December 2025
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Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R13 712

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

14:30-7:40

1 stop25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 443

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 26/1

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 526

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 25/1

22:00-14:16

2 stops24h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

14:00-18:35

2 stops20h 35m

R15 576

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 10/1

22:00-14:25

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 20/1

19:35-18:35

2 stops39h 00m

R15 576

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

21:55-22:22

1 stop32h 27m

Chicago Midway

Tue 17/2

12:45-19:00

1 stop22h 15m

R15 709

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-17:45

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/2

18:40-19:00

1 stop40h 20m

R15 726

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

19:45-23:43

2 stops35h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

12:35-18:35

2 stops22h 00m

R15 975

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/2

17:40-22:22

2 stops36h 42m

Chicago Midway

Tue 17/2

12:45-19:00

1 stop22h 15m

R16 524

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/2

21:55-17:45

1 stop27h 50m

Chicago Midway

Wed 18/2

10:49-8:10

2 stops37h 21m

R16 541

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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 25 hours 31 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 R16 200
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 448
KLM
KLM
From R15 989
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 147

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 29 December 2025.
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
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 435 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 119 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 339 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
4 129 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 618 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 435 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,2

Boarding

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,1

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 410, while return flights cost around R4 187.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R10 256, however they can be found for as little as R4 187.

  • 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 (20 hours 39 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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