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Cheap flights from Johannesburg to Illinois from R11 503

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jun 30 — Jul 71
1 adult

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 25 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 396

One-way from

R11 503

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 490
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 20/9-4/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 70h 41m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R21 939 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 676 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Johannesburg to Illinois

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 25 June 2025.

Sat 20/99:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Sat 4/108:34ORD - JNB
2 stops40h 46mEtihad Airways
Deal found 24/6R17 396
Wed 1/108:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Fri 31/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/6R17 502
Wed 17/99:50JNB - ORD
2 stops33h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 20/98:34ORD - JNB
2 stops40h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 25/6R17 609
Thu 13/1122:05JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 50mBritish Airways
Thu 4/1216:28ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 02mBritish Airways
Deal found 24/6R17 715
Sat 20/919:00JNB - ORD
2 stops35h 15mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/1011:00ORD - JNB
2 stops23h 45mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/6R18 017
Wed 9/723:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mDelta
Wed 23/716:50ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 30mDelta
Deal found 24/6R19 757
Wed 9/719:35JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 35mSWISS
Wed 23/714:20ORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 25/6R20 254
Mon 14/717:00JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 50mKenya Airways
Wed 23/77:00ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 25/6R20 325
Mon 14/723:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Wed 23/716:50ORD - JNB
1 stop21h 30mKLM
Deal found 25/6R21 124
Wed 9/719:25JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 23/717:40ORD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 25/6R21 177
Sat 20/921:55JNB - MDW
1 stop30h 49mDelta
Fri 3/1013:05MDW - JNB
1 stop23h 35mDelta
Deal found 23/6R21 727
Sun 13/719:00JNB - STL
2 stops34h 45mUnited Airlines
Sun 27/76:15STL - JNB
2 stops43h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 24/6R22 295

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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

9:50-8:45

1 stop29h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/10

8:34-8:20

2 stops40h 46m

R17 396

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 1/10

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 31/10

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R17 502

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

9:50-12:41

2 stops33h 51m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 20/9

8:34-8:20

2 stops40h 46m

R17 609

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

22:05-17:55

2 stops27h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

16:28-7:30

2 stops31h 02m

R17 715

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 20/9

19:00-23:15

2 stops35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 4/10

11:00-17:45

2 stops23h 45m

R18 017

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/7

16:50-21:20

1 stop21h 30m

R19 757

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

19:35-12:10

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/7

14:20-9:20

1 stop36h 00m

R20 254

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

17:00-12:50

2 stops26h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/7

7:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

R20 325

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 14/7

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/7

16:50-21:20

1 stop21h 30m

R21 124

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

19:25-11:55

1 stop23h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 23/7

17:40-9:25

1 stop32h 45m

R21 177

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 24/6

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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 25 June 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.

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 inches 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 25 June 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Emirates, Delta, andKLM 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.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Boarding

8,1

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,1

Comfort

8,0

Entertainment

8,2

Food

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R11 503. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Qatar 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?

  • 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 25 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 737AverageR20 735FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 913AverageR17 595FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 120AverageR16 515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 843AverageR27 922FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 102AverageR22 115FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 110AverageR19 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 762AverageR17 792FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 066AverageR20 666FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR18 070AverageR20 826FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 221AverageR25 750FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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