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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R10 694

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 22/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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 28 January 2026.

Tue 24/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Tue 3/320:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R13 572
Thu 5/219:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 18/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1R13 827
Thu 23/78:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 18/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R14 467
Wed 22/714:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 17/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 27/1R14 547
Wed 22/714:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Tue 18/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R14 755
Mon 1/618:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 14/620:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 27/1R14 930
Tue 21/714:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 19/810:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 28/1R15 090
Thu 5/222:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops23h 15m
United Airlines
Wed 18/214:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops20h 35m
United Airlines
Deal found 26/1R15 106
Mon 4/521:55
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 21m
Virgin Atlantic
Sun 17/59:30
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop27h 10m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/1R15 218
Thu 12/319:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 19/312:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1R15 346
Tue 21/717:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Sun 16/811:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 26/1R15 394
Thu 12/323:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops40h 40m
Ethiopian Air
Thu 19/310:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 26/1R15 570

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 28 January 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 572

One-way from

R10 694

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R18 511
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 24/2-3/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 53h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 22/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R13 963 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R2 854 potential savings vs. average return price).
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 19/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 090

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 17/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R15 090

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

17:50-9:40

1 stop22h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R15 634

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

17:50-22:05

1 stop35h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R15 634

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R16 001

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 21/8

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R16 001

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:00-21:30

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 2/3

6:45-19:00

1 stop28h 15m

R16 145

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 23/2

22:00-18:40

2 stops28h 40m

Chicago Midway

Mon 2/3

10:49-19:00

1 stop24h 11m

R16 145

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 20/7

15:05-8:30

2 stops24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 15/8

15:45-18:30

1 stop19h 45m

R16 161

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 21/7

15:05-9:39

2 stops25h 34m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 16/8

16:45-18:30

1 stop18h 45m

R16 177

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Best time to book a flight from OR Tambo to Illinois

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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 788). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 810). 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?

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 28 January 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
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 214 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 375 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 208 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 705 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 443 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
10,0
Excellent

Snapyou,Jan 2026

TPA - LHR

Flight operated by Virgin Atlantic - usual high standard service by Virgin.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from OR Tambo to Illinois. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    Departing from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois will take you 22h 50m. 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 R6 008. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Turkish Airlines, 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 788). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R15 810). 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 28 January 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR12 785AverageR16 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 772AverageR14 684FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR13 907AverageR15 292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR14 718AverageR18 610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 840AverageR24 109FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 558AverageR16 923FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR15 891AverageR17 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR15 995AverageR17 001FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 749AverageR20 961FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR17 709AverageR23 660FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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