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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Illinois from R9 430

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Dec 23 — Dec 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Johannesburg to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Johannesburg to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 23 November 2025.

Thu 11/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Sun 4/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 21/11R17 870
Thu 25/1223:59JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 57mKLM
Thu 22/114:24ORD - JNB
2 stops23h 41mKLM
Deal found 21/11R17 905
Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL
2 stops30h 38mBritish Airways
Tue 9/616:48STL - JNB
2 stops31h 12mBritish Airways
Deal found 20/11R17 940
Fri 5/1222:00JNB - STL
2 stops31h 57mDelta
Tue 9/617:00STL - JNB
2 stops35h 05mDelta
Deal found 22/11R17 975
Fri 26/1219:20JNB - MDW
2 stops29h 59mDelta
Thu 22/110:48MDW - JNB
1 stop24h 12mDelta
Deal found 21/11R18 426
Tue 23/1210:10JNB - ORD
2 stops60h 45mAir Canada
Wed 21/17:15ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 21/11R18 617
Thu 25/1210:10JNB - ORD
2 stops55h 55mAir Canada
Sun 25/110:35ORD - JNB
2 stops39h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 21/11R18 721
Fri 26/1219:20JNB - ORD
2 stops29h 11mKLM
Fri 23/113:55ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 10mKLM
Deal found 21/11R18 739
Tue 23/1210:10JNB - ORD
2 stops57h 08mAir Canada
Thu 22/115:35ORD - JNB
2 stops57h 55mAir Canada
Deal found 21/11R19 051
Sat 13/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Sat 10/114:00ORD - JNB
2 stops34h 50mDelta
Deal found 22/11R19 156
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Wed 21/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 21/11R19 381
Sun 28/1223:59JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 21mDelta
Sat 24/116:25ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 40mDelta
Deal found 21/11R19 399

Cheap flight deals from Johannesburg to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Johannesburg to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 23 November 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 853

One-way from

R9 430

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 558
British Airways
  • British Airways
  • 6/2-9/2
  • 3 total stops
  • 57h 27m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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1/12
  • 1/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 45h 22m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 143 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 632 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2025
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Customise your flight search to find flights from Johannesburg to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 November 2025.
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/2

22:00-17:47

2 stops27h 47m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/2

20:45-10:25

1 stop29h 40m

R17 853

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

22:00-20:38

2 stops30h 38m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/6

16:48-7:00

2 stops31h 12m

R17 940

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/12

22:00-21:57

2 stops31h 57m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 9/6

17:00-11:05

2 stops35h 05m

R17 975

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 11/3

19:45-16:20

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

16:45-18:30

1 stop18h 45m

R18 287

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 12/3

15:05-9:21

2 stops25h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 2/8

16:45-18:30

1 stop18h 45m

R18 287

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/2

19:35-18:14

2 stops30h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Sun 8/2

17:20-10:25

2 stops33h 05m

R18 287

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:20-17:19

2 stops29h 59m

Chicago Midway

Thu 22/1

10:48-19:00

1 stop24h 12m

R18 426

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 9/3

19:35-19:45

1 stop31h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

22:20-9:25

2 stops28h 05m

R18 652

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 13/3

22:00-19:45

1 stop28h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 1/8

22:20-9:25

2 stops28h 05m

R18 652

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:20-16:31

2 stops29h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 21/1

12:27-22:05

2 stops25h 38m

R18 739

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Best time to book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg to Illinois

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois (average of R13 893). Flying from Johannesburg to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 089). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from Johannesburg to Illinois. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 23 November 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from Johannesburg to Illinois. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg to Illinois flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Johannesburg to Illinois?

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 November 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, Etihad Airways, andUnited Airlines from Johannesburg to Illinois by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 310 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 035 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 048 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 535 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 419 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Abisola,Oct 2025

LOS - CDG

The food option was finished and what wa left was vegan pasta so I had to go without food for an 8 hour flight without any sort of empathy from crew that was mean.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Johannesburg to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    For as low as R18 287, British Airways can have you in Illinois from Johannesburg in 27h 35m. Airlines will cover a distance of 14008 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Johannesburg to Illinois one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Turkish Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R11 931. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg to Illinois for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    The most popular flight routes from Johannesburg to Illinois are Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lambert-St Louis and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Johannesburg to Illinois flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Johannesburg to Illinois.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Johannesburg to Illinois by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois (average of R13 893). Flying from Johannesburg to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R17 089). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Johannesburg to Illinois. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 23 November 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 890AverageR16 984FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 737AverageR15 639FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 109AverageR16 548FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 990AverageR20 218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 418AverageR26 350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 885AverageR18 349FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 192AverageR19 215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 378AverageR18 161FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 135AverageR23 257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 192AverageR25 705FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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