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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R9 052

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 6 — Apr 131
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 7 March 2026.

Mon 27/418:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/511:25
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop40h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R14 223
Sun 19/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Sun 26/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops58h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 5/3R14 454
Sun 26/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R14 487
Wed 29/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R14 570
Mon 23/39:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 6/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/3R14 685
Wed 1/48:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 8/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 4/3R14 884
Tue 28/417:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 50m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 11/520:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop31h 20m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 6/3R14 917
Wed 1/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 8/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/3R14 950
Thu 12/1119:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop31h 15m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/3R15 049
Mon 26/109:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop30h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 30/1014:10
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 10m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 2/3R15 065
Fri 24/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Mon 11/514:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 6/3R15 082
Tue 28/414:30
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops24h 45m
Ethiopian Air
Mon 11/510:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 6/3R15 115

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 7 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R14 223

One-way from

R9 052

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 163
Turkish Airlines
  • Turkish Airlines
  • 27/4-11/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 71h 20m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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28/4
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 27h 00m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R20 002 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 116 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

Sat 18/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 25/4

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 040

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sun 26/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 14/5

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R16 139

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

18:00-15:10

1 stop28h 10m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 12/5

15:50-8:45

2 stops33h 55m

R16 701

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

20:25-18:34

2 stops29h 09m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 7/4

20:30-8:45

2 stops29h 15m

R16 717

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:25-18:52

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

15:30-8:45

2 stops34h 15m

R16 750

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 31/3

20:25-17:54

2 stops28h 29m

Chicago Midway

Tue 7/4

9:35-19:40

2 stops27h 05m

R16 767

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 28/4

18:00-20:16

2 stops33h 16m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 8/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R16 882

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

14:30-8:15

2 stops24h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 9/5

10:15-13:05

1 stop19h 50m

R16 948

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-23:13

2 stops33h 48m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/5

16:41-8:25

2 stops32h 44m

R17 047

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 2/4

20:25-18:31

2 stops29h 06m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 9/4

20:30-8:45

2 stops29h 15m

R17 411

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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 215). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 304). 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 7 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
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 467 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
9 405 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
1 424 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
4 249 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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
7 779 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 467 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Crew

8,4

Overall

7,8

Food

7,3

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 24h 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 208. 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 - Lambert-St Louis, Johannesburg OR Tambo - Chicago O'Hare Intl 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.

  • 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 215). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 304). 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 7 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 212AverageR16 657FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR14 018AverageR14 910FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 371AverageR15 811FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 335AverageR24 975FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 155AverageR17 538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 421AverageR18 027FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 529AverageR17 568FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 308AverageR22 015FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 300AverageR26 138FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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