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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R11 219

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 23/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Jan 15 — Jan 221
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 16 December 2025.

Thu 25/1222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 24/18:54ORD - JNB
2 stops25h 41mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R15 680
Sat 27/1221:55JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 04mVirgin Atlantic
Thu 22/114:50ORD - JNB
1 stop20h 10mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 15/12R15 831
Fri 26/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 21/113:00ORD - JNB
2 stops21h 35mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R15 948
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops44h 02mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/116:15ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 049
Thu 25/1222:00JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 05mUnited Airlines
Tue 20/116:05ORD - JNB
1 stop33h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 082
Fri 26/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 27/118:25ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 283
Sat 27/128:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Thu 22/19:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 15/12R16 367
Thu 25/1220:15JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 03mAir Canada
Sun 25/17:15ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12R16 451
Thu 25/1220:15JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 03mAir Canada
Thu 22/118:28ORD - JNB
2 stops52h 37mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12R16 585
Thu 25/1220:15JNB - ORD
2 stops47h 03mAir Canada
Wed 21/112:50ORD - JNB
2 stops36h 40mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12R16 887
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - ORD
1 stop23h 25mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/116:15ORD - JNB
1 stop18h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/12R16 904
Wed 24/1219:45JNB - ORD
2 stops51h 25mAir Canada
Sat 24/17:15ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 15mAir Canada
Deal found 15/12R16 938

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 16 December 2025.

Round-trip from

R13 399

One-way from

R11 219

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 023
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/2-18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 64h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 23/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R14 005 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 519 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
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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 16 December 2025.
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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Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 24/3

19:10-19:25

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 15/4

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

R14 422

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

11:25-10:35

1 stop40h 10m

R14 422

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 28/1

19:05-18:25

1 stop31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 4/2

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R14 523

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

12:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R15 411

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 16/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R15 579

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 5/3

14:30-7:40

2 stops25h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 9/3

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R15 730

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 27/12

21:55-18:59

1 stop29h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 22/1

14:50-19:00

1 stop20h 10m

R15 831

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:45-11:10

1 stop23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 26/1

14:00-18:35

2 stops20h 35m

R15 948

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:45-11:10

1 stop23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/1

14:00-18:35

2 stops20h 35m

R15 948

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 26/12

19:45-11:10

1 stop23h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 19/1

16:15-18:35

1 stop18h 20m

R15 948

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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 R13 416). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 585). 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.

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 16 December 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at midday tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 36% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly return from OR Tambo to Illinois. Price data was last updated on 16 December 2024.

Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 16 December 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, Etihad Airways, 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
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Etihad Airways
7,4
Good
1 332 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
United Airlines
7,4
Good
9 094 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
4 104 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 582 reviews
KLM
7,7
Good
1 430 reviews
Check prices

Entertainment

7,1

Food

7,2

Overall

7,7

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Anonymous,Dec 2025

YYC - AMS

Not literally sitting in the very last row in the middle

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 29h 06m. 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 302. However, be on the lookout for offers from Qatar Airways and Ethiopian Air, 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 416). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 585). 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 16 December 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 412AverageR16 724FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 231AverageR15 139FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 589AverageR16 042FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR15 440AverageR19 523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 568AverageR25 483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 333AverageR17 716FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 601AverageR18 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 780AverageR17 537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 512AverageR21 989FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 532AverageR25 186FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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