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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Illinois from R10 441

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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
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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 18 agosto 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 449

One-way from

R10 441

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 722
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 11/2-25/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 35m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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11/11
  • 11/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 34h 51m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R23 317 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 805 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2025
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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 18 agosto 2025.

jue. 6/119:50JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
lun. 10/1113:10ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/8R14 765
jue. 13/119:50JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 25mEtihad Airways
jue. 4/1213:10ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/8R15 679
mié. 1/109:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
mié. 8/1013:36ORD - JNB
2 stops35h 44mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/8R15 995
mié. 24/99:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
sáb. 11/1013:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 17/8R16 435
jue. 13/118:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
jue. 4/129:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 16/8R16 909
mié. 24/98:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
sáb. 11/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 17/8R17 173
jue. 6/1119:35JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways
vie. 9/116:33ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 52mBritish Airways
Deal found 16/8R17 665
jue. 6/1119:45JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 35mUnited Airlines
vie. 9/17:45ORD - JNB
2 stops26h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/8R17 859
jue. 4/923:15JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 22mDelta
mar. 27/110:35MDW - JNB
1 stop24h 25mDelta
Deal found 18/8R17 859
mié. 24/921:15JNB - ORD
2 stops28h 45mBritish Airways
sáb. 11/1016:52ORD - JNB
2 stops33h 33mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/8R18 052
sáb. 6/1219:35JNB - ORD
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
sáb. 3/117:10ORD - JNB
1 stop33h 15mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/8R18 122
jue. 6/1119:35JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 25mBritish Airways
lun. 10/1120:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 50mBritish Airways
Deal found 17/8R18 193

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Johannesburg

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Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 25/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 449

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

jue. 6/11

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 10/11

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 765

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 26/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 800

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 25/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

mié. 25/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 23/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

mié. 11/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 23/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

lun. 23/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

dom. 8/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 26/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

lun. 9/2

9:50-8:15

1 stop30h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

jue. 26/2

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 818

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Deals found on 16/8

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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 18 agosto 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg to Illinois as you normally would.

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 18 agosto 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM, United Airlines, andTurkish 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
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
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Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 925 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 945 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
835 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 277 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 385 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 R17 665, Etihad Airways can have you in Illinois from Johannesburg in 29h 04m. Airlines will cover a distance of 13993 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 951. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and Emirates, 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.

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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 18 agosto 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 586AverageR17 105FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 767AverageR17 430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 972AverageR16 511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 184AverageR20 464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 858AverageR26 580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 014AverageR21 919FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 246AverageR19 713FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 588AverageR17 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 925AverageR24 418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 350AverageR25 812FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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