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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 869

JNB — ORD
Sep 30 — Oct 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Illinois

Tue 29/920:15 -
2 stops33h 29m
Tue 6/1017:09 -
1 stop19h 31m
Deal found 30/8R16 007
Tue 29/920:15 -
2 stops31h 41m
Tue 6/108:05 -
1 stop28h 35m
Deal found 30/8R16 007
Thu 1/1020:15 -
2 stops34h 44m
Sat 10/1010:35 -
1 stop26h 05m
Deal found 29/8R16 152
Thu 1/1022:00 -
1 stop25h 34m
Sat 10/1015:00 -
1 stop20h 30m
Deal found 29/8R16 330
Thu 8/1022:00 -
1 stop31h 28m
Sun 18/1014:00 -
2 stops21h 30m
Deal found 28/8R16 394
Thu 8/1022:00 -
1 stop27h 39m
Sat 17/1013:55 -
1 stop21h 35m
Deal found 27/8R16 459
Thu 17/99:45 -
1 stop36h 55m
Thu 8/1020:25 -
1 stop28h 50m
Deal found 30/8R16 572
Wed 14/109:45 -
1 stop36h 55m
Sat 17/1014:00 -
1 stop35h 20m
Deal found 27/8R16 863
Sun 11/1021:55 -
1 stop33h 02m
Sun 18/1013:23 -
1 stop23h 17m
Deal found 26/8R16 976
Tue 29/922:00 -
2 stops22h 13m
Tue 6/1010:55 -
2 stops24h 35m
Deal found 30/8R17 186
Sun 11/1018:50 -
2 stops28h 20m
Sun 18/1016:15 -
1 stop22h 05m
Deal found 26/8R17 250
Wed 30/99:45 -
1 stop29h 50m
Tue 6/1020:25 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 26/8R17 266

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Round-trip from

R16 007

One-way from

R9 869

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 299
Virgin Atlantic
  • Virgin Atlantic
  • 29/9-6/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 16m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 16/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 202 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R7 361 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in August 2026
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 1/10

20:15-23:59

2 stops34h 44m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 10/10

10:35-19:40

1 stop26h 05m

R16 152

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

22:00-22:28

1 stop31h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 18/10

14:00-18:30

2 stops21h 30m

R16 394

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/10

22:00-18:39

1 stop27h 39m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 17/10

13:55-18:30

1 stop21h 35m

R16 459

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 28/1

18:50-18:20

1 stop31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 31/1

20:15-11:00

1 stop30h 45m

R17 040

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/9

9:45-15:40

1 stop36h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R17 428

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 23/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 30/9

8:05-19:40

1 stop28h 35m

R17 961

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 5/2

21:20-16:25

1 stop27h 05m

Chicago Midway

Fri 5/3

9:30-22:00

2 stops28h 30m

R18 042

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/9

23:15-18:19

2 stops26h 04m

Chicago Midway

Tue 6/10

12:27-19:40

2 stops24h 13m

R18 042

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 12/10

21:55-22:33

1 stop31h 38m

Chicago Midway

Mon 19/10

6:04-19:40

1 stop30h 36m

R18 203

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 15/10

19:00-12:55

1 stop24h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/10

10:32-18:30

2 stops24h 58m

R18 365

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R15 264). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 968). 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.

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flights typically cost between R15 700 and R19 512 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R16 007 on Virgin Atlantic (Sept 29–Oct 6).

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

The price you pay for your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 21 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Reviews of airlines servicing Illinois

See what other customers who have flown with KLM,Qatar Airways, andTurkish Airlines from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 570 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
KLM
7,8
Good
1 570 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 570 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 722 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 570 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 476 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 570 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 147 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 570 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 529 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 570 reviews
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Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,2

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Meghana,Aug 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a good one. They were very friendly and helpful

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois will take you 31h 28m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 14008 km. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 952. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and British Airways, as they are both options that can get you from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois, consider Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Lambert-St Louis, as they are the most popular.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from OR Tambo to Illinois?

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from OR Tambo 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 OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R15 264). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 968). 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 8 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Illinois

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 340AverageR15 725FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 089AverageR16 557FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 991AverageR17 305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 011AverageR21 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 899AverageR17 737FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 316AverageR17 336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 458AverageR18 721FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 070AverageR22 492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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