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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R11 241

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 22/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jun 19 — Jun 261
1 adult

Cheap 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 14 June 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 445

One-way from

R11 241

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 686
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/8-20/8
  • 3 total stops
  • 79h 03m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R20 696 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 812 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

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 14 June 2025.

Wed 6/89:50JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 38mEtihad Airways
Wed 20/813:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 14/6R17 445
Sun 22/621:55JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 29mDelta
Sun 6/716:20ORD - JNB
1 stop22h 00mDelta
Deal found 13/6R18 054
Mon 16/618:50JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/614:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 13/6R18 072
Thu 13/1122:05JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 32mBritish Airways
Thu 4/1220:35ORD - JNB
2 stops29h 45mBritish Airways
Deal found 13/6R18 162
Mon 16/623:15JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 49mKLM
Mon 23/614:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 20mKLM
Deal found 13/6R18 198
Tue 29/721:15JNB - ORD
2 stops25h 59mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/817:40ORD - JNB
1 stop32h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 14/6R18 377
Mon 23/68:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 7/710:15ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 55mEthiopian Air
Deal found 13/6R18 395
Tue 29/710:25JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 18mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/815:40ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 14/6R19 793
Tue 1/719:00JNB - STL
2 stops48h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 15/717:31STL - JNB
2 stops56h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/6R20 403
Mon 28/71:25JNB - ORD
2 stops42h 25mKenya Airways
Tue 5/87:00ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 50mKenya Airways
Deal found 14/6R20 815
Tue 17/611:20JNB - ORD
1 stop34h 05mCathay Pacific
Thu 19/616:00ORD - JNB
1 stop32h 40mCathay Pacific
Deal found 13/6R25 100
Tue 24/618:50JNB - MDW
2 stops30h 51mDelta
Tue 1/713:09MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 11mDelta
Deal found 13/6R25 423

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois that are best for you.

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OR Tambo

Fly to

Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/8

9:50-22:28

2 stops43h 38m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 20/8

13:55-8:20

1 stop35h 25m

R17 445

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

22:05-17:37

2 stops27h 32m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

20:35-10:20

2 stops29h 45m

R18 162

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

21:15-16:14

2 stops25h 59m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/8

17:40-9:25

1 stop32h 45m

R18 377

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 29/7

15:05-14:33

2 stops30h 28m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/8

9:00-17:45

2 stops25h 45m

R19 793

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 9/7

1:25-7:32

2 stops37h 07m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 17/7

7:00-10:55

2 stops44h 55m

R20 349

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 1/7

19:00-12:27

2 stops48h 27m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 15/7

17:31-8:35

2 stops56h 04m

R20 403

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 28/7

1:25-12:50

2 stops42h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 5/8

7:00-15:50

2 stops25h 50m

R20 815

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

18:50-18:03

2 stops30h 13m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 1/7

7:00-21:20

2 stops31h 20m

R20 869

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/6

18:50-18:41

2 stops30h 51m

Chicago Midway

Tue 1/7

13:09-21:20

2 stops25h 11m

R25 423

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

9:45-11:35

3 stops41h 50m

R26 104

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 14/6

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from JNB to IL?

Find hourly flight availability from OR Tambo 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 14 June 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport 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 14 June 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Johannesburg 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.

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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

Food

7,8

Comfort

8,0

Overall

8,1

Entertainment

8,2

Crew

8,3

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.

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  • 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 R11 241. However, be on the lookout for offers from Kenya Airways and Qatar 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?

  • 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.

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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 14 June 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 062AverageR17 814FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 271AverageR16 864FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 597AverageR21 038FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR16 944AverageR21 035FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 041AverageR20 707FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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KLMCheapestR17 053AverageR19 884FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 195AverageR28 630FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 280AverageR22 356FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR17 940AverageR17 970FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR18 247AverageR20 873FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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