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Cheap flights from Johannesburg OR Tambo Airport to Illinois from R12 725

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 31/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
JNB — ORD
May 3 — May 101
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 28 April 2025.

Round-trip from

R17 278

One-way from

R12 725

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

R20 319
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 2/6-17/6
  • 4 total stops
  • 86h 09m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Etihad Airways
  • Etihad Airways
  • 31/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 29h 55m total
  • Johannesburg to Illinois
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (R19 358 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (R4 338 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 28 April 2025.

Mon 2/69:50JNB - ORD
2 stops43h 04mEtihad Airways
Tue 17/66:15ORD - JNB
2 stops43h 05mEtihad Airways
Deal found 27/4R17 278
Wed 17/917:55JNB - ORD
1 stop22h 45mTurkish Airlines
Mon 6/1019:50ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 45mTurkish Airlines
Deal found 28/4R17 782
Tue 29/419:25JNB - ORD
1 stop29h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/522:20ORD - JNB
1 stop28h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 26/4R18 173
Tue 10/619:35JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 20mSWISS
Fri 20/614:20ORD - JNB
1 stop36h 00mSWISS
Deal found 27/4R18 211
Tue 10/621:15JNB - ORD
2 stops26h 03mBritish Airways
Fri 20/619:15ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 10mBritish Airways
Deal found 27/4R18 435
Tue 13/521:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 30mAmerican Airlines
Wed 28/520:30ORD - JNB
1 stop29h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 28/4R18 565
Mon 5/518:50JNB - ORD
1 stop27h 10mDelta
Mon 12/513:30ORD - JNB
1 stop23h 10mDelta
Deal found 28/4R18 584
Sat 21/620:40JNB - ORD
2 stops27h 19mVirgin Atlantic
Sun 6/719:59ORD - JNB
2 stops31h 21mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/4R18 845
Tue 13/523:15JNB - MDW
2 stops26h 30mDelta
Wed 28/513:08MDW - JNB
2 stops25h 12mDelta
Deal found 28/4R18 864
Wed 30/421:20JNB - ORD
2 stops24h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 14/518:15ORD - JNB
1 stop31h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/4R18 938
Thu 19/623:15JNB - ORD
1 stop21h 55mKLM
Mon 30/614:00ORD - JNB
2 stops24h 20mKLM
Deal found 27/4R19 741
Mon 30/620:40JNB - STL
2 stops26h 38mVirgin Atlantic
Mon 14/717:23STL - JNB
2 stops33h 57mVirgin Atlantic
Deal found 27/4R21 103

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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

Mon 2/6

9:50-21:54

2 stops43h 04m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Tue 17/6

6:15-8:20

2 stops43h 05m

R17 278

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Wed 17/9

17:55-9:40

1 stop22h 45m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 6/10

19:50-10:35

1 stop31h 45m

R17 782

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

19:35-15:55

1 stop27h 20m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

14:20-9:20

1 stop36h 00m

R18 211

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 8/5

21:15-11:45

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sat 24/5

22:25-9:25

1 stop28h 00m

R18 285

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 10/6

21:15-16:18

2 stops26h 03m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Fri 20/6

19:15-9:25

1 stop31h 10m

R18 435

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

21:15-11:45

1 stop21h 30m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

20:30-9:25

1 stop29h 55m

R18 565

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Sat 21/6

20:40-16:59

2 stops27h 19m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Sun 6/7

19:59-10:20

2 stops31h 21m

R18 845

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-18:37

2 stops26h 22m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Wed 28/5

10:05-21:20

2 stops28h 15m

R18 864

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - MDW

JNBMDW

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Tue 13/5

23:15-18:45

2 stops26h 30m

Chicago Midway

Wed 28/5

13:08-21:20

2 stops25h 12m

R18 864

JohannesburgChicago

JNB - ORD

JNBORD

Johannesburg OR Tambo

Thu 19/6

23:15-14:10

1 stop21h 55m

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 30/6

14:00-21:20

2 stops24h 20m

R19 741

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Deals found on 28/4

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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 28 April 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.

Rainfall in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Illinois ranges from 43.0 - 125.0 inches per month. August is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 125.0 mm. January is typically the driest time to visit Illinois when rainfall is around 43.0 mm.

Temperature in Illinois by month

Plan your trip to Illinois by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Illinois, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 23.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around -5.0 C).

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 28 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Emirates, Delta and KLM from Johannesburg 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.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

Entertainment

8,2

Boarding

8,1

Food

7,8

Crew

8,3

Overall

8,0

Comfort

8,0

Reviews

1 / 20
2,0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jun 2024

DXB - IAH

It was not a good experience the seats were small and uncomfortable the food was not good and they forgot to serve me my breakfast - there were 5 us in 2 rows that they just completely skipped us. Very disappointed.

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  • 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 R12 725. However, be on the lookout for offers from Turkish Airlines and RwandAir, 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?

  • 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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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 28 April 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Etihad AirwaysCheapestR15 807AverageR19 640FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Turkish AirlinesCheapestR15 862AverageR17 140FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Ethiopian AirCheapestR16 219AverageR21 465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time72%
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British AirwaysCheapestR16 815AverageR23 308FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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KLMCheapestR17 599AverageR20 695FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Kenya AirwaysCheapestR17 634AverageR21 891FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time82%
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United AirlinesCheapestR17 639AverageR24 594FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Air FranceCheapestR17 735AverageR21 550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
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Qatar AirwaysCheapestR19 153AverageR24 208FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time68%
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EmiratesCheapestR19 975AverageR26 740FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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