Find flights
Airlines

R9 466+ Cheap flights to Illinois

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
— ORD
Feb 19 — Feb 261
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Flights to Illinois in 2026

Enter your travel dates to find the best prices.

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 20 January 2026.

Wed 4/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 11/314:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 18/1R13 830
Thu 5/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 20/1R14 175
Thu 5/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 12/321:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 19/1R14 339
Fri 6/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 13/314:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 20/1R15 012
Thu 5/220:15
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops23h 55m
SWISS
Wed 18/218:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 40m
SWISS
Deal found 20/1R15 176
Mon 19/122:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Mon 26/114:27
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop20h 08m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R15 258
Thu 5/219:45
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 00m
Air Canada
Wed 18/214:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops36h 30m
Air Canada
Deal found 20/1R15 734
Wed 4/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 11/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop34h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 18/1R16 029
Thu 5/323:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops40h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 12/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 19/1R16 062
Wed 4/321:55
JNB
-
MDW
1 stop32h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 11/317:40
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops32h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 18/1R16 291
Wed 4/310:25
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 51m
United Airlines
Wed 11/313:06
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops22h 29m
United Airlines
Deal found 18/1R16 324
Thu 5/221:30
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops29h 06m
Delta
Wed 18/213:28
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops35h 07m
Delta
Deal found 20/1R16 472

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 20 January 2026.

Return from

R13 830

One-way from

R9 466

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 244
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 4/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Chicago
Search Deals
Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 5/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R912 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R193 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for return flights in January 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Locate flights to Illinois that fit your budget, with regularly updated fares and availability. In the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made a total of 594 507 searches and data was last updated on 20 January 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights to Illinois that are best for you.

Fly from

Johannesburg

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

14:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R13 830

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:10-18:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 175

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

21:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R14 339

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/3

9:50-7:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 13/3

14:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 012

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

20:15-12:10

2 stops23h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

18:50-10:30

1 stop31h 40m

R15 176

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/2

19:45-19:45

2 stops32h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 18/2

14:00-10:30

2 stops36h 30m

R15 734

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

10:15-3:55

1 stop34h 40m

R16 029

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

23:00-7:40

2 stops40h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 12/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 062

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

21:55-22:31

1 stop32h 36m

Chicago Midway

Wed 11/3

17:40-9:05

2 stops32h 25m

R16 291

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/3

10:25-9:16

2 stops30h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 11/3

13:06-18:35

2 stops22h 29m

R16 324

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 20/1

Showing 1-10 of 29 results
1
2
3

Best time to book a flight to Illinois

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Illinois with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 27 hours 1 minute. 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 967
United Airlines
United Airlines
From R15 230
KLM
KLM
From R15 950
Turkish Airlines
Turkish Airlines
From R14 135

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 20 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

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
9 183 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
1 373 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
4 196 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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
7 690 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 442 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

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 207, while return flights cost around R4 128.

  • How much is a return flight to Illinois?

    A return flight to Illinois will typically cost around R10 111, however they can be found for as little as R4 128.

  • 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 (22 hours 27 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).

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Find flights to Illinois

Select your preferred flight destination in Illinois from the list below.
Flights to O'Hare Intl
Flights to Midway
Flights to Springfield
Flights to Belleville
Flights to Chicago

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights to Illinois?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to Illinois today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets to Illinois?

Cheapflights taps into our reliable network of hundreds of airlines and travel agencies to find the best deals for flights to Illinois for you. Better yet — we are completely free to use.

Can Cheapflights find flights to Illinois with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights to Illinois with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights to Illinois become cheaper?

Of course! You can track prices for flights to Illinois and get an alert from Cheapflights when they change. Have a valid email address ready and click the bell icon next to the flight deals to set up your price alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book With Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees.

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.