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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 356

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 15/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
May 18 — May 251
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 18 April 2026.

Tue 3/119:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Wed 2/1213:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 17/4R14 696
Wed 24/69:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Fri 24/721:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 15/4R15 120
Wed 9/918:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 3/220:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 13/4R15 578
Thu 28/512:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Thu 20/819:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 031
Mon 18/519:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop28h 00m
Qatar Airways
Sun 26/719:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop37h 00m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 14/4R17 357
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops26h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R17 537
Tue 3/1117:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops32h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/126:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 17/4R17 553
Thu 20/89:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop36h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 25/921:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop28h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R17 880
Mon 1/612:40
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop35h 10m
Qatar Airways
Mon 8/619:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 40m
Qatar Airways
Deal found 17/4R17 994
Mon 7/917:00
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops31h 20m
Kenya Airways
Wed 3/36:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 50m
Kenya Airways
Deal found 16/4R18 060
Mon 18/521:15
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop23h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 25/522:30
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop25h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/4R18 239
Mon 3/89:50
JNB
-
STL
2 stops41h 39m
Etihad Airways
Mon 17/810:22
STL
-
JNB
2 stops38h 58m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 16/4R19 741

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 18 April 2026.

Round-trip from

R15 120

One-way from

R9 356

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 749
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 24/6-24/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 57h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 215 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease (R2 714 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

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Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 15/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 16/6

21:10-8:20

1 stop28h 10m

R19 105

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 3/8

9:50-20:29

2 stops41h 39m

Lambert-St Louis

Mon 17/8

10:22-8:20

2 stops38h 58m

R19 741

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 16/8

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/1

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R19 905

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 24/6

9:50-8:35

1 stop29h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 24/7

10:56-8:20

2 stops38h 24m

R20 476

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 29/5

12:40-20:30

2 stops38h 50m

Lambert-St Louis

Fri 5/6

14:33-10:30

2 stops36h 57m

R20 999

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 1/6

20:25-21:36

2 stops32h 11m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 8/6

18:29-8:45

2 stops31h 16m

R21 195

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 15/8

9:50-15:40

1 stop36h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/1

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R21 505

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 18/6

12:40-21:30

2 stops39h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/6

19:20-9:00

1 stop30h 40m

R21 750

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 19/5

19:10-15:45

1 stop27h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 24/5

20:35-5:30

1 stop25h 55m

R22 207

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 17/5

22:20-15:45

1 stop24h 25m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 28/5

20:35-5:30

1 stop25h 55m

R22 207

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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 R10 238). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 892). 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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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 18 April 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
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 502 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
9 603 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 431 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
4 306 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
7 891 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 502 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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 29h 45m. 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 137. However, be on the lookout for offers from Emirates and Qatar 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.

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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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R10 238). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R14 892). 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 18 April 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 057AverageR15 769FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 486AverageR14 618FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 344AverageR19 299FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 155AverageR23 775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 073AverageR17 192FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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DeltaCheapestR16 339AverageR17 075FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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KLMCheapestR16 341AverageR18 085FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 626AverageR21 534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 436AverageR25 262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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