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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R10 788

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
Aug 30 — Sep 61
1 adult

Cheap 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 25 August 2025.

Round-trip from

R14 980

One-way from

R10 788

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R19 681
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 6/11-10/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 15m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 15/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 31h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (R25 549 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R3 902 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 25 August 2025.

Thu 6/119:50JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Mon 10/1113:10ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/8R14 980
Thu 6/118:20JNB - ORD
2 stops31h 20mEthiopian Air
Mon 10/119:45ORD - JNB
1 stop26h 25mEthiopian Air
Deal found 23/8R15 278
Thu 13/119:50JNB - ORD
1 stop30h 05mEtihad Airways
Thu 4/1213:10ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 10mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/8R15 752
Thu 9/108:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Thu 16/1010:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 25/8R16 173
Thu 6/1119:10JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 55mTurkish Airlines
Mon 10/1120:20ORD - JNB
1 stop30h 30mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 24/8R16 313
Tue 14/109:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Wed 12/116:44ORD - JNB
2 stops41h 36mEtihad Airways
Deal found 23/8R16 331
Tue 9/98:20JNB - ORD
2 stops30h 55mEthiopian Air
Mon 22/910:15ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 50mEthiopian Air
Deal found 24/8R16 541
Thu 9/109:50JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 55mEtihad Airways
Thu 16/1013:55ORD - JNB
1 stop35h 25mEtihad Airways
Deal found 25/8R16 734
Thu 11/920:40JNB - MDW
2 stops28h 55mDelta
Wed 24/913:08MDW - JNB
2 stops23h 32mDelta
Deal found 24/8R16 857
Tue 9/921:55JNB - ORD
1 stop25h 33mDelta
Mon 22/917:31ORD - JNB
1 stop19h 09mDelta
Deal found 24/8R16 874
Tue 9/921:55JNB - MDW
1 stop22h 41mDelta
Mon 22/912:43MDW - JNB
1 stop23h 57mDelta
Deal found 24/8R16 874
Wed 10/921:55JNB - MDW
1 stop26h 40mVirgin Atlantic
Tue 23/918:30MDW - JNB
2 stops32h 50mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 24/8R16 927

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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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OR Tambo

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Illinois

Route

Depart

Return

Price

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R14 980

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

8:20-7:40

2 stops31h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

9:45-20:10

1 stop26h 25m

R15 278

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 13/11

9:50-7:55

1 stop30h 05m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 4/12

13:10-8:20

1 stop35h 10m

R15 910

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 9/10

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 16/10

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 173

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 6/11

19:10-10:05

1 stop22h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/11

20:20-10:50

1 stop30h 30m

R16 313

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 541

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 25/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 541

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 541

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 9/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 24/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 541

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 10/9

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 22/9

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 541

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois

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 25 August 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois as you normally would.

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 25 August 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with KLM, United Airlines, 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
1 388 reviews
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Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
KLM
7,8
Good
1 388 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
United Airlines
7,4
Good
8 940 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Turkish Airlines
7,3
Good
3 953 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
Ethiopian Air
7,2
Good
843 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.
British Airways
6,7
Okay
7 305 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 388 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Comfort

7,7

Entertainment

7,1

Boarding

7,8

Food

7,3

Reviews

1 / 20
4,0
Okay

Anonymous,Jun 2025

AMS - BOS

A two and half hour delay caused havoc with all connections. Otherwise on board service was great.

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 28h 55m. 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 Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R10 788. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Delta, 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 - Lambert-St Louis or Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago Midway, 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.

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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 25 August 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR14 029AverageR17 143FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 556AverageR17 174FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 941AverageR16 391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Virgin AtlanticCheapestR16 150AverageR20 421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR16 582AverageR26 487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR17 054AverageR21 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 210AverageR19 653FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR17 552AverageR17 581FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR18 885AverageR24 306FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 310AverageR25 759FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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