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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R10 525

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 29/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 12 — Apr 191
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
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 13 March 2026.

Sun 26/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sun 3/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R14 247
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 331
Fri 10/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R14 398
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R14 466
Wed 7/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Sat 17/1021:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 12/3R15 055
Thu 12/1119:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R15 308
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/914:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R15 358
Sun 1/1119:05
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop24h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 30/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 12/3R15 661
Sun 21/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 15/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 13/3R16 116
Mon 6/421:55
JNB
-
STL
1 stop33h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 14/418:50
STL
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/3R16 234
Thu 23/420:25
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops28h 33m
Delta
Thu 30/49:27
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops28h 53m
Delta
Deal found 9/3R17 093
Wed 3/68:45
JNB
-
STL
2 stops42h 19m
Air Canada
Thu 11/67:05
STL
-
JNB
2 stops43h 15m
Air Canada
Deal found 13/3R17 665

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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 247

One-way from

R10 525

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 497
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 26/4-3/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 88h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 29/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 780 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 278 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R14 466

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:25-14:00

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

19:40-7:35

2 stops27h 55m

R16 116

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:45-8:35

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

8:31-8:15

2 stops40h 44m

R16 436

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

18:00-18:15

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 25/8

20:10-10:30

1 stop31h 20m

R16 891

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:25-18:52

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

11:00-21:20

2 stops27h 20m

R17 093

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

18:00-18:15

1 stop31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 30/8

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R17 227
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

16:25-22:05

1 stop21h 40m

R17 834

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/5

9:27-21:20

2 stops28h 53m

R17 901

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

20:25-20:40

2 stops31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 901

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 5/8

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 29/8

11:25-10:30

1 stop40h 05m

R18 221

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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 472). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 621). 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.

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 13 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
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 471 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
9 423 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
1 426 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
4 253 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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
7 786 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 471 reviews
Check prices

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,6

Entertainment

7,1

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 22h 40m. 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 329. 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.

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    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 472). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 621). 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 13 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 468AverageR16 981FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 290AverageR15 199FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 650AverageR16 119FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 633AverageR25 460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 469AverageR17 879FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 740AverageR18 378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 850AverageR17 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 644AverageR22 443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 656AverageR26 646FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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