Find flights
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Illinois

JNB — ORD
Oct 23 — Oct 301
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Illinois

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 043
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 580 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 627 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Search Deals

Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois?

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 65 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois (average of R15 788). Flying from Johannesburg to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 927). 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.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with KLM,Turkish Airlines, 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
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 462 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 229 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 732 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 533 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.

Related info for your journey

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 983. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and British Airways, 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 - Chicago Midway and Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lambert-St Louis.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg to Illinois (average of R15 788). Flying from Johannesburg to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 927). 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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Top 8 airlines flying from Johannesburg to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 401AverageR16 229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Search Turkish Airlines flights
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 153AverageR16 629FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Etihad Airways flights
United AirlinesCheapestR15 060AverageR17 384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Search United Airlines flights
Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 214AverageR22 569FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
Search Ethiopian Air flights
British AirwaysCheapestR15 972AverageR22 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
Search British Airways flights
KLMCheapestR16 391AverageR17 416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search KLM flights
Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 533AverageR18 488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
Search Qatar Airways flights
EmiratesCheapestR20 162AverageR22 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Search Emirates flights

Fly with Cheapflights

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Johannesburg to Illinois?

Cheapflights makes it easy to find Johannesburg to Illinois flights by helping our users search from 900+ travel sites for deals. We also provide you with filters for cabin, price, airline, airports, number of stops, and many more to narrow down that perfect flight.

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

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Johannesburg to Illinois by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Johannesburg to Illinois with no change fees?

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from Johannesburg 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 from Johannesburg to Illinois become cheaper?

Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from Johannesburg to Illinois on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

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.