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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R10 146

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 30/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
Apr 11 — Apr 181
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 12 March 2026.

Wed 22/49:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 29/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 7/3R13 976
Mon 18/518:00
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1111:50
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop39h 00m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R14 058
Wed 22/48:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Wed 29/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop26h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 7/3R14 647
Fri 10/49:45
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 50m
Etihad Airways
Fri 17/414:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 15m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 11/3R14 745
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Wed 30/914:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 9/3R14 925
Mon 7/99:50
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop29h 45m
Etihad Airways
Thu 17/914:00
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop35h 20m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 8/3R15 072
Thu 12/1119:10
JNB
-
ORD
1 stop22h 55m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 16/1120:20
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop30h 30m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 089
Sun 12/48:20
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops30h 55m
Ethiopian Air
Sat 18/410:15
ORD
-
JNB
1 stop19h 50m
Ethiopian Air
Deal found 8/3R15 285
Mon 18/519:25
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops25h 35m
American Airlines
Mon 16/1119:40
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops27h 55m
American Airlines
Deal found 9/3R15 661
Tue 4/819:25
JNB
-
ORD
2 stops28h 25m
American Airlines
Mon 31/822:30
ORD
-
JNB
2 stops25h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 12/3R15 710
Mon 6/421:55
JNB
-
STL
1 stop33h 03m
Virgin Atlantic
Tue 14/418:50
STL
-
JNB
1 stop17h 50m
Virgin Atlantic
Deal found 9/3R15 776
Wed 22/420:25
JNB
-
MDW
2 stops28h 33m
Delta
Wed 29/49:29
MDW
-
JNB
2 stops28h 51m
Delta
Deal found 7/3R16 611

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 12 March 2026.

Round-trip from

R13 976

One-way from

R10 146

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R17 003
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 22/4-29/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 65h 05m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Qatar Airways
  • Qatar Airways
  • 30/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 25h 10m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (R19 631 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 033 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

18:00-9:40

1 stop22h 40m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

11:50-10:50

1 stop39h 00m

R14 058

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

8:20-8:15

2 stops30h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

10:15-20:10

1 stop26h 55m

R14 647

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 18/5

19:25-14:00

2 stops25h 35m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 16/11

19:40-7:35

2 stops27h 55m

R15 661

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Fri 10/4

9:45-8:35

1 stop29h 50m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 17/4

8:31-8:15

2 stops40h 44m

R15 972

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 23/4

20:25-18:52

2 stops29h 27m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Thu 30/4

11:00-21:20

2 stops27h 20m

R16 611

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-20:40

2 stops31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 29/4

11:08-21:20

2 stops27h 12m

R16 611
Fastest return journey

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Mon 7/9

23:15-14:15

1 stop22h 00m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 3/3

16:25-22:05

1 stop21h 40m

R17 331

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

20:25-20:40

2 stops31h 15m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 2/5

16:20-21:20

1 stop22h 00m

R17 396

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 25/4

20:25-17:58

2 stops28h 33m

Chicago Midway

Sat 2/5

9:27-21:20

2 stops28h 53m

R17 396

JohannesburgSt. Louis

JNB - STL

JNBSTL

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 22/4

20:25-23:36

2 stops34h 11m

Lambert-St Louis

Wed 6/5

18:50-8:25

2 stops30h 35m

R17 674

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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 092). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 152). 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 12 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
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

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
1 470 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

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
9 415 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

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
1 426 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

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
4 253 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

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
7 783 reviews
KLM
7,8
Good
1 470 reviews
Check prices

Crew

8,4

Food

7,3

Comfort

7,6

Boarding

7,8

Entertainment

7,1

Overall

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 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 Etihad Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as R6 150. 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 - 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois (average of R13 092). Flying from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois in December is currently the most expensive (average of R16 152). 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 12 March 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR13 089AverageR16 502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR13 887AverageR14 771FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR14 237AverageR15 664FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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United AirlinesCheapestR15 192AverageR24 742FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 005AverageR17 375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR16 268AverageR17 860FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapestR16 375AverageR17 405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR17 147AverageR21 810FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR18 129AverageR25 895FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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