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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R10 192

JNB — ORD
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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

Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop41h 40m
Sat 5/1211:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 7/11R15 338
Sun 29/118:20 -
2 stops31h 20m
Tue 12/19:45 -
1 stop26h 25m
Deal found 9/11R15 535
Tue 24/1118:50 -
1 stop31h 30m
Fri 27/1120:15 -
1 stop42h 10m
Deal found 10/11R15 814
Sun 29/118:20 -
2 stops31h 20m
Mon 11/19:45 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 9/11R15 913
Mon 16/1118:50 -
1 stop23h 10m
Mon 30/1120:15 -
1 stop42h 10m
Deal found 9/11R16 028
Fri 20/110:20 -
1 stop41h 40m
Tue 24/1111:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 7/11R16 258
Sat 21/1121:40 -
2 stops31h 09m
Sat 5/1210:36 -
1 stop24h 34m
Deal found 7/11R16 538
Thu 24/1221:40 -
2 stops33h 27m
Thu 31/1212:29 -
1 stop22h 41m
Deal found 9/11R16 571
Thu 24/1221:40 -
2 stops32h 42m
Thu 31/126:00 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 9/11R16 571
Thu 24/1222:00 -
1 stop20h 49m
Thu 31/127:00 -
1 stop27h 35m
Deal found 9/11R16 850
Mon 16/1123:00 -
2 stops40h 40m
Mon 30/119:45 -
1 stop19h 45m
Deal found 8/11R17 327
Sat 21/1121:40 -
2 stops26h 38m
Sat 5/126:00 -
1 stop29h 10m
Deal found 7/11R17 754

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 338

One-way from

R10 192

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 571
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 20/11-5/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 68h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price (R3 407 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R5 996 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
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JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

0:20-18:20

1 stop26h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 113

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

21:45-5:15

1 stop39h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R11 869

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

18:50-10:00

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 102

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 25/11

0:20-15:57

2 stops47h 37m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 118

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 18/11

9:50-16:40

2 stops38h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 532

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 20/11

0:20-10:00

1 stop41h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 5/12

11:45-22:25

1 stop26h 40m

R15 699

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 7/2

21:20-23:55

1 stop34h 35m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 897
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/2

21:20-10:04

1 stop20h 44m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 897

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 16/11

18:50-10:00

1 stop23h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/11

20:15-22:25

1 stop42h 10m

R16 028

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 24/12

21:40-23:07

2 stops33h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 31/12

12:29-19:10

1 stop22h 41m

R16 571

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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 R16 406). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 768). 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 864 and R16 521 in November.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 338 on Turkish Airlines (Nov 20–Dec 5).

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 88 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,Qatar Airways, andTurkish 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
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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
1 595 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
Qatar Airways
7,4
Good
3 702 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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
4 469 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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
1 555 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

Reviews

1 / 20
8,0
Excellent

Kushal,Sept 2026

QRO - ATL

It was a nice one. Crew were friendly and helpful.
United Airlines
7,3
Good
10 471 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 595 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Entertainment

7,2

Comfort

7,7

Boarding

7,8

Overall

7,8

Food

7,4

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 30h 27m. 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 R7 075. 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 R16 406). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 768). 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 577AverageR16 516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 464AverageR16 894FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 258AverageR17 612FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR15 414AverageR22 389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 181AverageR24 700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 606AverageR18 380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 751AverageR18 731FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR20 427AverageR23 312FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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