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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 747

JNB — ORD
Oct 8 — Oct 151
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from OR Tambo to Illinois

Wed 7/1014:30 -
2 stops24h 45m
Mon 19/1010:15 -
1 stop20h 15m
Deal found 4/9R15 499
Mon 19/1018:00 -
1 stop22h 40m
Mon 26/1021:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 4/9R15 930
Thu 22/1017:55 -
1 stop22h 45m
Thu 29/1012:45 -
1 stop26h 40m
Deal found 7/9R16 026
Tue 20/1022:00 -
2 stops29h 22m
Tue 27/1021:41 -
2 stops37h 54m
Deal found 5/9R16 266
Mon 7/922:00 -
1 stop30h 00m
Wed 3/37:10 -
1 stop27h 25m
Deal found 6/9R16 329
Sun 18/1018:00 -
1 stop31h 15m
Sun 25/1021:15 -
1 stop30h 45m
Deal found 3/9R16 521
Wed 7/109:45 -
1 stop36h 55m
Sat 17/1020:25 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 3/9R16 665
Thu 1/109:45 -
1 stop36h 55m
Sat 10/1020:25 -
1 stop28h 55m
Deal found 5/9R16 713
Mon 5/1021:55 -
1 stop29h 43m
Mon 12/109:51 -
1 stop26h 49m
Deal found 5/9R16 761
Mon 19/1020:15 -
2 stops32h 16m
Mon 26/1015:40 -
2 stops33h 40m
Deal found 4/9R16 905
Tue 20/1015:15 -
2 stops31h 59m
Tue 27/1012:49 -
2 stops36h 31m
Deal found 5/9R17 288
Mon 19/1023:15 -
2 stops30h 18m
Mon 26/1013:27 -
2 stops22h 43m
Deal found 4/9R17 863

Find flight deals from OR Tambo to Illinois

Round-trip from

R15 499

One-way from

R9 747

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

R16 984
Ethiopian Air
  • Ethiopian Air
  • 7/10-19/10
  • 3 total stops
  • 45h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 17/11-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 32h 45m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (R15 904 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (R6 737 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

Sun 1/11

20:20-5:40

2 stops41h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 511

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

20:20-22:15

2 stops33h 55m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R12 734
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 4/11

18:50-11:00

1 stop24h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R13 278

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - MDW Chicago Midway

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:55-17:46

2 stops51h 51m

Chicago Midway

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 668

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 20/9

20:55-11:51

2 stops45h 56m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R14 668

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 30/1

14:40-14:30

3 stops31h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R15 770

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 21/10

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/10

21:15-22:25

1 stop42h 10m

R16 106

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 20/10

22:00-20:22

2 stops29h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 27/10

21:41-18:35

2 stops37h 54m

R16 266

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - STL Lambert-St Louis

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 7/11

21:20-16:28

1 stop27h 08m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 31/12

0:00-8:00

Nonstop0h 00m

R16 649

JohannesburgChicago

JNB Johannesburg OR Tambo - ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 5/10

21:55-20:38

1 stop29h 43m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 12/10

9:51-19:40

1 stop26h 49m

R16 761

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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 243). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 577). 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 962 and R19 301 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was R15 499 on Ethiopian Air (Oct 7–Oct 19).

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
1 573 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
1 573 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
4 477 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
10 179 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
3 734 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 573 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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
1 573 reviews
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Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,2

Food

7,3

Crew

8,4

Boarding

7,8

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 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 Emirates, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 877. 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 243). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in January is currently the most expensive (average of R22 577). 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 196AverageR15 555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 937AverageR16 379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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United AirlinesCheapestR14 830AverageR17 118FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 850AverageR21 761FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR15 728AverageR17 545FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 140AverageR17 150FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR16 281AverageR18 425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 853AverageR22 250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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