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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 925

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 7/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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 22 March 2026.

Wed 6/59:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 13/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R14 174
Sun 3/59:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Wed 20/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R14 378
Wed 3/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Tue 9/614:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R14 463
Sun 5/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 30m
Etihad Airways
Mon 20/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R14 939
Fri 17/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 23/48:31
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops40h 44m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R15 840
Thu 22/1017:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 26/1021:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 18/3R16 350
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Thu 9/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 22/3R16 503
Mon 13/79:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/714:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R16 588
Fri 17/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 1/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 19/3R16 638
Tue 5/515:05
JNB
-
STL
2 stops26h 23m
United Airlines
Tue 12/56:00
STL
-
JNB
2 stops29h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 21/3R19 613
Fri 22/520:25
JNB
-
STL
2 stops33h 56m
Delta
Sat 29/86:30
STL
-
JNB
2 stops30h 10m
Delta
Deal found 20/3R20 276
Sat 2/58:45
JNB
-
STL
2 stops43h 28m
Lufthansa
Sat 9/519:11
STL
-
JNB
2 stops28h 29m
Lufthansa
Deal found 18/3R20 700

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 22 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 174

One-way from

R9 925

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 794
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/5-13/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 7/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 33h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 760 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 323 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Customise your flight search to find flights from OR Tambo to Illinois that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 594 507 searches. Data last updated 22 March 2026.
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R19 001

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/6

23:15-21:34

2 stops29h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 21/6

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R19 307

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 5/5

15:05-10:28

2 stops26h 23m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 12/5

6:00-18:30

2 stops29h 30m

R19 613

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

20:40-15:05

1 stop25h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 23/4

19:20-8:50

1 stop30h 30m

R19 936

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 6/4

14:55-15:05

1 stop31h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

19:20-15:50

1 stop37h 30m

R19 970

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 22/5

20:25-23:21

2 stops33h 56m

Lambert-St Louis

Sat 29/8

6:30-19:40

2 stops30h 10m

R20 276

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 2/5

20:25-18:36

2 stops29h 11m

Chicago Midway

Sat 9/5

9:22-21:20

2 stops28h 58m

R20 802

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 6/5

20:25-17:56

2 stops28h 31m

Chicago Midway

Wed 13/5

9:23-21:20

2 stops28h 57m

R20 836

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 3/4

12:40-15:05

1 stop33h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 14/4

16:36-8:50

2 stops33h 14m

R21 329

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 24/5

20:25-23:59

2 stops34h 34m

Lambert-St Louis

Tue 30/6

15:57-8:45

2 stops33h 48m

R21 975

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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 R13 596). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 774). 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 22 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
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
9 459 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
1 429 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
4 272 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
7 811 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 477 reviews
Check prices

Food

7,3

Overall

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Comfort

7,6

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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 26h 23m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 14185 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 387. 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 R13 596). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 774). 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 9 airlines flying from OR Tambo to Illinois

Discover the top 9 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 22 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 593AverageR16 886FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 037AverageR15 242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 785AverageR16 865FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 774AverageR25 392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 660AverageR18 033FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 895AverageR18 547FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 006AverageR18 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 807AverageR22 760FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 229AverageR26 892FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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