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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 931

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Mar 31 — Apr 71
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Illinois
Explore the most affordable flight options available from OR Tambo to Illinois. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 1 March 2026.

Tue 24/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R13 336
Wed 25/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 6/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R13 814
Tue 14/417:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 21/420:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 28/2R14 132
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2R14 164
Sun 22/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 8/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R14 244
Tue 24/38:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Ethiopian Air
Sun 5/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R14 275
Tue 9/617:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 25m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 18/811:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/2R14 482
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 25/2R14 578
Mon 26/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 30/1014:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 27/2R14 626
Wed 25/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R14 721
Sun 22/314:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 10m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 4/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 25/2R15 023
Tue 24/310:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop40h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 7/419:05
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 15m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 25/2R15 469

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Keep the following information in mind while searching for OR Tambo to Illinois flight deals. Data was last updated 1 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 336

One-way from

R9 931

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 108
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 24/3-6/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 52h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 9/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 34h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R12 039 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 497 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

20:25-18:05

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

18:10-8:50

2 stops31h 40m

R16 106

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

21:15-13:50

1 stop23h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

21:15-7:00

1 stop26h 45m

R16 169

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 14/5

21:55-23:59

1 stop33h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 9/6

18:10-8:50

2 stops31h 40m

R16 169

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 20/5

21:55-21:53

1 stop30h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/6

7:10-19:40

2 stops29h 30m

R16 185

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

19:25-15:55

1 stop27h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 28/6

21:15-9:25

1 stop29h 10m

R16 201

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 21/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 27/6

17:55-19:40

1 stop18h 45m

R16 249

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

21:55-20:26

1 stop29h 31m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 7/6

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R16 312

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 26/6

19:55-19:40

1 stop40h 45m

R16 328

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 13/5

21:55-21:53

1 stop30h 58m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/6

17:10-11:05

1 stop34h 55m

R16 535

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 11/5

21:55-18:05

2 stops27h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 10/6

17:10-11:05

1 stop34h 55m

R16 535

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R12 732). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 708). 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 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 1 March 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, andEtihad Airways 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
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 372 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 420 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 240 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 773 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 461 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Overall

7,7

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2026

EZE - SCL

It was a short trip The aeroplane was delay I arrived in Chile late and I lost my fly with Qantas

Related info for your journey

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois will take you 23h 35m. 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R5 981. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Emirates, 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R12 732). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 708). 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 OR Tambo to Illinois

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from OR Tambo 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 1 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 728AverageR16 048FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 505AverageR14 442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 845AverageR14 998FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 653AverageR18 528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 774AverageR24 122FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 564AverageR16 924FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 820AverageR17 446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 924AverageR16 926FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 675AverageR21 313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 630AverageR23 901FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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