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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 890

JNB — ORD
Oct 22 — Oct 291
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Illinois

Mon 2/1123:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Mon 9/119:45 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 18/9R15 119
Fri 11/1214:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Sat 2/19:45 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 18/9R15 136
Wed 4/1114:30 -
2 stops25h 10m
Wed 11/119:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 20/9R15 152
Sat 31/1023:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Wed 25/119:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 17/9R15 379
Sat 19/98:20 -
2 stops30h 55m
Sat 26/910:15 -
1 stop26h 55m
Deal found 18/9R15 412
Thu 17/128:20 -
2 stops31h 20m
Sat 2/19:45 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 21/9R15 704
Fri 18/128:20 -
2 stops31h 20m
Fri 1/19:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 21/9R15 720
Wed 16/1223:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Sat 2/19:45 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 21/9R15 737
Wed 4/1119:40 -
2 stops29h 40m
Wed 11/1119:00 -
2 stops32h 25m
Deal found 20/9R16 061
Fri 30/100:20 -
1 stop26h 00m
Wed 25/1120:15 -
1 stop42h 10m
Deal found 17/9R16 256
Mon 2/1121:40 -
2 stops32h 53m
Mon 9/1117:13 -
2 stops31h 27m
Deal found 18/9R17 020
Mon 2/1123:59 -
2 stops26h 01m
Mon 9/1111:27 -
2 stops26h 33m
Deal found 18/9R17 377

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 119

One-way from

R9 890

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R18 059
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 2/11-9/11
  • 3 total stops
  • 60h 25m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 3/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 26h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 608 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 634 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 3/11

20:20-18:16

2 stops29h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R10 491

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

17:00-17:40

3 stops56h 40m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 141

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 570

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 29/11

17:00-0:42

3 stops39h 42m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 960

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/11

16:40-18:20

2 stops33h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 479

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

20:20-13:44

2 stops49h 24m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 966

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 22/11

20:20-7:02

2 stops42h 42m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 145

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

0:20-13:33

3 stops45h 13m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 233

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 6/11

9:50-12:33

3 stops58h 43m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 477

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 1/11

22:00-21:30

2 stops31h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 8/11

12:59-18:35

1 stop21h 36m

R16 386

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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 802). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 947). 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 below average for this route at the moment.
Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flights typically cost between R15 769 and R18 741 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 119 on Ethiopian Air (Nov 2–Nov 9).

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 65 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,Turkish Airlines, andUnited 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
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Turkish Airlines
7,4
Good
4 463 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
10 226 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,3
Good
3 731 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Etihad Airways
7,3
Good
1 533 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 575 reviews
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Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Boarding

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were 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 26h 01m. Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport and Illinois are separated by a distance of 13993 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 990. 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 802). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 947). 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 413AverageR16 243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 166AverageR16 643FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 073AverageR17 399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 227AverageR22 589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 986AverageR22 755FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 405AverageR17 431FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 548AverageR18 505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 179AverageR22 615FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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